Fluffy's Curmudgeon Corner

[Maryland998]

Today another great leap in shave brush technology was made in the Fluffy Industries workshop. Holding true to our founding principles. To always raise the bar for wet shaving enthusiasts. That has been done once again.
When professional fighters want to prove their metal. They put it all on the line in the “Octagon”
Within it’s eight sides two go in and only one comes out the victor. This is what victory looks like in shave brush form.
Swirl your soap with confidence. Thanks to the positive grip provided. It is precisely an 8 times more positive grip than our standard handles. And like all Fluffy Industries handles, the “Octagon Edition” comes with our patented “Magic Magnetic” hanging system.
Don’t settle for inferior handles. Ask for them by name at all fine retailers of wet shave products.

 

[MilkCrate]

Nice work Ken!

 

[Maryland998]

Nice work Ken!

Thanks Tim.

 

[Maryland998]

Busy day today in the Fluffy Industries workshop. Four new models are now done. One is a very different looking brush from the others. Our first Bi-metal design.​

First we have the "The Route 66" This brush with six sides top and bottom is a smooth highway to a good lather. The larger girth gives you excellent control as you operate the brush.
Make sure you start out with full tub of quality soap. Because once you drive the 66 you'll want to keep going. All other brushes may seem pointless and boring

 

[Maryland998]

Second brush is the "86" this model we have developed two lengths. The shorter is the "86S"
This smart looking brush is one you will want to get. Unlock the secret agent to a great lather with this brush. Calm the chaos in your shave den. Pick up the "86" you won't be "sorry about that".

 

[Maryland998]

Last brush to debut today is the "Hexagon" The Fluffy Industries designers started with a clean sheet. What's better than one type of metal for a handle? Two...Duh! If two types of metal makes a handle better. Then what could possibly add to it's form and function. This three piece brush has a trick up its sleeve. Just unscrew the cap to reveal a secret compartment. With plenty of room to hide micro film. Or a list of all the positive things your mother in law has said about you. And it almost certainly will fit all the money you have saved from switching over to wet shaving....Duh!.
Besides that the stout size gives superior maneuverability about your purdy face. And as with all Fluffy Industries brushes. It is equipped the our patented world famous "Magic Magnetic" hanging system.

 

[GearNoir]

Those are some hearty looking ladies! Nice job Ken!

 

[Maryland998]

Thanks Chris.

 

[Graybeard57]

And it almost certainly will fit all the money you have saved from switching over to wet shaving....

This is the best part about the secret compartment!

 

[Maryland998]

This is the best part about the secret compartment!

Just think Bruce. In the middle of the shave. You think “Man I could really go for a hot cup o’ Joe”. You open up your Hexagon handle. And voila , you only need to look under the couch for the final $1.25 you’ll need to get one.

 

[dangerousdon]

I see Fluffy Industries has been busy!

 

[MilkCrate]

Nice work Ken!

 

[Maryland998]

I see Fluffy Industries has been busy!

Nice work Ken!

Thanks Don and Tim

 

[Maryland998]

Since there have been a few inquiries via PM about the possibility of me making some more brushes. I'll post up my thought process, so you are all in the loop.
Up to and until now. I have made brushes for myself, and a few select people. A total hobby. My recent posts here and elsewhere showing the new models. Have gotten enough positive feedback. That I plan on making them on a limited basis but only will be able to do it on a break-even basis. That is to say for the cost of materials. Unfortunately, the cost of the fittings that I am making these out of. Keep increasing. I'm unable to justify to the wife, why I am spending $ XXX amount of money at the Plumbing Supply store. To make handles to give away to you guys. I mean I like you guys. But not enough to wind up in the DOGHOUSE.
I am in the process of trying to source the cheapest and most reliable vendor for the fittings. I hope you guys understand. Once I get a cost nailed down I'll post them up for each model in the appropriate section. If the cost ends up being a dealbreaker that's ok too. I'd be happy to share my methods that have evolved in producing them. Wish it was different guys.
Fluffy

 

[Maryland998]

Sunday’s Shave

So the eleventh shave with the Schick Proline blade. While still ok. It is starting to trail off. That is on par with the others I have tried in the Nano.
Tomorrow it will be headed up north so that my buddy Eric can test drive it for a while. So it will be back to my straights. I missed them anyway.
Hope you are all ready for Monday.
Fluffy

 

[Graybeard57]

I mean I like you guys. But not enough to wind up in the DOGHOUSE.

I hear you, Ken.

 

[Maryland998]

Monday's Shave


Koratt 14 2.0
Fluffy Industries Brass Edition Badger
Seaforth Spiced Soap
Ditto on the AS

 

[dangerousdon]

Definitely diggin" on that Brush!

 

[Maryland998]

Definitely diggin" on that Brush!

Thanks Don. My Fly Boy buddy, Jojo machined both the brass brushes for me. It’s a very heavy handle. You don’t really have to push down on it when bowl lathering.

 

[Maryland998]

Since one of my last post was so serious bordering on mature adult content. I feel the need to "lighten" things up. I am going to tell you all a little story about my experience on the web late yesterday evening. Due to certain circumstances. Which will become apparent in the story. This may NSFW, or anywhere else for that matter. I'll use medical terms. So here goes.

My recent flurry of brush handle making has me with a bunch of handles that need knots installed so as to put them to use and see if they "feel good" in use. I presently have two Oumo boar brush knots inbound. And with seeing a few posts about horse hair knots. I decided to look up some of those and see about broadening my brush stable. Knuck knuck.
So on to AlieExpress I go. Get set and type in their search bar to explore the world of Horse hair brush knots. And bam I am thrown for a loop by the auto complete list that pops up on the AlieExpress search bar. No sooner than I get "Horse" typed in. The first suggested word to complete my search that pops up is "Dildo" I kid you not! WTF! There I am sitting on the couch trying to find a few new brush knots and AlieExpress thinks I want to get my "freak on". Sweet mother of pearl. We are doomed as a species.
Now I am thinking what to do? Just pretend I didn't see that. Or do I dare click on that and expose my tender sensibiities the wild side of AlieExpress offerings.
Lord help me I clicked on it. What popped up on my screen was just awful and humbling. There seems to be two main types. One group is the anatomically correct type. These may actually be molded from actual full grown excited Clydesdale horses. Then there are the ones that more resemble a human example. But a dude that's been exposed to massive amounts of radiation. But instead of giving him cancer or killing him. One part of him mutated to such a massive size as to be compared the aforementioned Clydesdale.
After this horrifying and brief quick look into a world of which I am thankfully not knowledgeable about. I went back to my original G rated search for a horse hair knot.
Be carerful out there guys. The internet can lead you down paths that are pretty scary.
Fluffy