From raw material to a finished brush
Each brush begins with a piece of wood. Its grain and natural irregularities help guide the work.
01 — Choosing the wood
First, I inspect the blank and study its structure. Some woods require stabilisation before I work with them. This is a separate process I carry out in my own laboratory, preparing the material from within.
02 — Where wood meets resin
For a hybrid handle, I position the prepared wood inside a mould and pour the mixed epoxy resin around it.
I want the resin to complement the wood, not overwhelm its figure.
03 — Pressure and curing
The filled mould goes into my pressure pot, where pressure helps reduce the visibility of trapped air bubbles while the resin cures.
04 — The blank emerges
Once the resin has fully hardened, I remove the casting from its mould. What emerges is still a rough blank, waiting to take shape.
05 — Checking the proportions
I examine the casting and check its dimensions before turning. The chosen design has to work with the material in front of me.
06 — Shaping the handle
At the lathe, I shape the selected profile: its curves, shoulders and details come into focus as the grain and resin pattern emerge.
07 — The final surface
After turning, I prepare the surface and apply the selected finish. Successive coats, curing and refinement establish its final appearance and feel.
The result must not only look right — it must feel right in the hand.
08 — Made to be held
The final inspection is always personal. I check the proportions, the surface and the small details that make each brush individual.
From an irregular piece of wood to a finished object, every stage passes through my hands.
Made by Hand. Rooted in Italy.