The Gumbaynggirr | Handcrafted shaving brush made in Australia
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Introducing The Gumbaynggirr—a brush forged with the same fire, grit, and pulse as a screaming guitar riff. Its name honours the Gumbaynggirr people, the Traditional Custodians of the land where I live and work. Their deep connection to Country is like a steady bass line running beneath everything—reminding me to create with respect, rhythm, and heart. This brush has been months in the making, tuned and refined like an album before it hits the stage, and it’s just one of several variations already rocking the workshop (with more waiting in the wings).
Now crank it up—the brush itself is a little rock show in your hand. The handle is built from brown mallee burl, stacked with thin wooden discs like layers of vinyl pressed into something timeless. On the base: a circle of pink globe amaranth flowers, each one facing outward like fans with their hands in the air. Flip it over and you’ll find the hidden track—a single purple globe amaranth at the centre, staring right back at you. It’s the soul of the piece, humming like feedback after the last chord.
The next layer brings four more flowers—two pink, two purple—balanced like a perfect harmony. And at the top? A golden pine cone standing proud, the frontman of the whole ensemble, gleaming under the stage lights.
Threaded through it all are sparks of turquoise and flashes of gold, shimmering in the epoxy like spotlights cutting through the smoke. The knot sits in a white crown, capped with a translucent turquoise drip that slides down like hot wax from a candle on a backstage amp—proof that even your morning shave can feel like a ritual with an encore.
And to set the mood, there was only one way to introduce The Gumbaynggirr: with a song from none other than Australia’s own thunderous legends, AC/DC—Acca Dacca to us down under. This brush doesn’t whisper, it roars. It’s bold, electric, unapologetic—ready to hit the stage every morning with you.
Meet The Gumbaynggirr.
ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
Choosing Your Knot
Not sure which knot to pick?
Each one feels different in the hand and on the face — soft, scrubby, or somewhere in between.
Scroll down for the quick guide below, or check the full Knot Descriptions under the “Products” tab.
Synthetic knot
I have various synthetic knots to choose depending on what feel you prefer. Contact me for further info on which on to pick.
Oumo SHD Silk HMW
A silky-soft classic made with High Mountain White badger hair. Great water retention, gentle feel, and just enough backbone for control. A premium all-rounder.
Oumo LotusTip ACE
Soft as a dream with gel-like tips. Perfect for sensitive skin or face latherers who crave that plush, luxurious glide.
Oumo SHD LOD
Traditional two-band feel with a touch of scrub. Dense, balanced, and dependable — a great choice if you like a more natural badger character.
Oumo Manchuria SHD (Gen 1)
Ultra-plush gel tips and a softer backbone. All about comfort. Ideal if you prefer gentle over scrubby. Only one left of this generation!
Oumo SHD White Tip
No gel tips, no shortcuts — just pure, natural two-band badger with a firmer backbone and light exfoliating feel. Honest, classic, and satisfying.
BOTI SHD Captain
Fan-shaped and packed dense. Fast-loading, full-splaying, and a true lather machine. Soft tips meet structure — ready for anything.
BOTI SHD Foregoer Back
Zero chemical processing. 100% natural Silvertip badger that evolves with use. Starts scrubby, breaks in beautifully. For purists who like their tools to tell a story.
ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
Want to customise your brush? See our full range of premium knots.