I had a piece of Wenge wood that was about 3 inches long. I cut one inch off of it and glued it up with a one inch piece of oak to make this new handle.
I made the brush for a 24mm knot, but I didn't have one. This is a 22mm knot. I will have to order a 24mm knot.
I decided to put a silvertip badger in this handle. I have ordered one from Virginia Shaving in China. I will finish up this handle and wait 2-3 weeks while the knot makes its way here.
Update: May 20, 2016
I decided to go ahead and put the 22mm Maggard synthetic knot in the #70 handle. When the VS 24mm silvertip arrives, I will either switch them out or use it for another, yet to be created, handle.
Update: May 28, 2016
The silvertip badger came in today, and I decided that it really needed to go in its intended handle, the Jayaruh #70. I easily removed the Maggard synthetic and cleaned out the hole. I had to do a little Dremel work so the knot would fit properly.
I also made the decision to epoxy this knot in the handle. It will be a permanent part of this brush. I am very happy with the way this one came out.
First latherings:
I used VDH Delux Shave Cream for the first lathering. After wetting the brush, I loaded it for 30 seconds on the VDH.
Next, I broke out the TOBS Grapefruit. Ten swirls with it, and this is what I got.
