Elite Razor Appreciation Thread

Plain and simple, Bob's work knocks me out. I thought Elite Razor deserved its own appreciation thread.

Despite my poor photography skills, the brushes speak for themselves.

This was my first. Bob made it just for me! Bethlehem Olivewood. 26x52 Manchurian White fan. Besides that it's pretty to look at, it's well balanced and the knot is a great blend of backbone and ultra soft tips. Dig the figure in the grain that looks like like an old-school telephone handset.

Nice brushes, Georg. I was admiring that baby blue on the ER website. It sure is pretty! Thanks for sharing your collection. Have you any experience with Bob's razor handles? I'm beginning to look at them in earnest (but there are soooo many choices!)

Here's another of my Elite Razor brushes. From the Reclaimed Wood series.

No, I have not owned a razor handle. I am sure they are great quality though.

Let's not overlook Bob's great stone brushes.  The Gold Laced Onyx on the left has one of Bob's 24mm Manchurian White knots.  The Bloody Basin Jasper on the right has a 24mm Envy White knot.  Both knots measure out to 26mm + at the top of the handle, and are set to a 50mm loft.

Any of his knots have hooked tips?

(04-16-2017, 02:07 PM)Chaddy Wrote: Any of his knots have hooked tips?

Not especially so. Some perhaps, but not a lot of hooked tips going on. However, the tips are so dagged soft. Major luxury.

(04-16-2017, 02:03 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: Let's not overlook Bob's great stone brushes.  The Gold Laced Onyx on the left has one of Bob's 24mm Manchurian White knots.  The Bloody Basin Jasper on the right has a 24mm Envy White knot.  Both knots measure out to 26mm + at the top of the handle, and are set to a 50mm loft.

Very nice brushes, Ricardo. I just picked up my first ER stone brush. While Spiny Oyster is a shell material, Bob had this listed on the stone page.





DAMN!!!! Right?

(04-16-2017, 02:27 PM)chazt Wrote:

(04-16-2017, 02:03 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: Let's not overlook Bob's great stone brushes.  The Gold Laced Onyx on the left has one of Bob's 24mm Manchurian White knots.  The Bloody Basin Jasper on the right has a 24mm Envy White knot.  Both knots measure out to 26mm + at the top of the handle, and are set to a 50mm loft.

Very nice brushes, Ricardo. I just picked up my first ER stone brush. While Spiny Oyster is a shell material, Bob had this listed on the stone page.





DAMN!!!! Right?

some of my very first brushes and handles were Bob's.  I had jasper before jasper knew what it was.  pif'd to some very lucky people. I think i got my first mokume game set from him. a gentleman to deal with and first class.

(04-18-2017, 05:17 PM)daveinsweethome Wrote: some of my very first brushes and handles were Bob's.  I had jasper before jasper knew what it was.  pif'd to some very lucky people. I think i got my first mokume game set from him. a gentleman to deal with and first class.

Bob is great to work with and, as stated, does superb work. I have three of his brushes and have put two of his Manchurian White knots in other handles.

My "Elite's"

i bought my burl/red after seeing your beautiful brush Coyote

Bob, what's your red Lotus made from? It's a real looker!

(04-19-2017, 07:33 AM)chazt Wrote: Bob, what's your red Lotus made from? It's a real looker!

Amboyna Burl

(04-20-2017, 06:47 AM)Coyote Wrote:

(04-19-2017, 07:33 AM)chazt Wrote: Bob, what's your red Lotus made from? It's a real looker!

Amboyna Burl

Thanks. What a gorgeous color...

I have 3 of Bob's Manchurian White knots and one of his complete brushes. 

Love them.

Used one this morning and after the last pass lathered up my face again just to enjoy the brush. The knots are spot on for me. Dense, soft, and just the right amount of backbone. Super white tips with virtually no black hairs or strays.

(04-21-2017, 11:23 AM)bakerbarber Wrote: Used one this morning and after the last pass lathered up my face again just to enjoy the brush. The knots are spot on for me. Dense, soft, and just the right amount of backbone. Super white tips with virtually no black hairs or strays.

Totally agree!  I have one of his Coffee & Cream Swirls (posted in Bob's thread) and go to it regularly - it is as good or better than the big name brushes standing beside it.  Excellent, excellent knots.

Now I have this one on the way...Copper & Silver Swirl