Accessory: Olive Wood Shaving Brush

Add a little bit of luxury to the daily chore of wet shaving with a handsome wooden shaving brush hand-turned from Olive wood. 

Olive Wood is a fruit-wood highly prized for its exceptional grain patterns, also called figure. The heartwood is a nutty brown marbled with veins of darker tones that can be nearly black. The sapwood is a creamy yellow, often striped with brown tones. The patina becomes darker and richer as it ages. 

Thanks to the varying grain patterns, each wooden shaving brush is unique. The grain patterns will vary from handle to handle. The handle shape will be very similar to the one shown but may vary a bit. Small irregularities or knots in the wood are not defects, they are a sign that the brush handles are handmade.

Olive wood is a hard, dense and strong wood with antibacterial properties. The high oil content makes the wood highly water-repellent. Hand buffing helps bring out the natural oil to create a simple natural finish.

• The brush head is synthetic badger hair (to protect the badgers) that feels like the real thing
• The brush comes in a linen drawstring pouch with a card describing the wood used for the handle
• Although wood is naturally water-resistant, the brush should not be left sitting in water and should be dried after use to help prolong its beauty
• Measurements:
  • Length about 3.5 inches
  • Diameter about 1.4 inches

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If you would like to include a gift message, see the "How to Use" section below.

How to Care for the Wood Shaving Brush:

The wood will retain its natural beauty for a long time if treated properly.

After each use--rinse under a bit of warm water to remove leftover lather. Although wood is naturally water-resistant, the brush should not be left sitting in water and should be dried after use.

If the wood begins to look dry or worn, rub with a small amount of walnut or linseed (flaxseed) oils. Unfortunately, most vegetable oils, like olive, will go rancid after a period of time and can become gummy which may create an environment in which bacteria can multiply.

GIFT MESSAGE -- To include a gift message:

1. Click on your cart to begin the checkout process.
2. On the first page you will see the words "Order Notes or Gift Message" under the gift you have ordered--click on those words.
3. Place your very short message in the box that appears.
4. Please title it "GIFT MESSAGE."
5. We will include your message, as written, on a gift card.
6. Please don't forget to let us know how you want it signed.