Abby Lone is a busy brush, the top part represents the rolling waves and the foaming froth you'll find in the surf, and below that you will find some reef activety. The clear resin plays with natural light, and reveals the rainbow nature of the Abelone shell as if you get your angle just right...
The Western Cape of South Africa has a coastline with enormous biodiversity. Did you know there are 179 defined marine ecosystem types, and 150 of them are found around South Africa? Some of our own species prefer to pillage, rape and destroy, own gain always being the singular priority, and the stretch of ocean has not escaped from this poaching is rife; Crayfish, Abelone, Alikreukel, mussels, fish and many other creatures are harvested beyond the limits of sustainability and the law. It has become an epidemic, with poor policing and a lack of political will being the biggest problem to resolve this problem. I know of many communities who know exactly where poachers have a base, but mostly no or very action is taken by the authorities!
This brush gives a glimpse into this magical world with its bounty and beauty, it is a simple homage to our oceans that provides us with the very oxygen we need every minute of every day.
The brush stands 130 mm tall, with the loft at 52 mm. It has a waist of 28 mm and a belly of 40 mm. The brush weighs 121 grams and has a 26 mm G5C synthetic knot from AP Shave Co, a very popular shaving knot in shaving circles, read more about it here.