The Wajali| Handcrafted shaving brush made in Australia
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Introducing The Wajali
Entirely handcrafted from start to finish, the Wajali is a one-of-a-kind piece shaped by the ocean and preserved in resin.
“Wajali” comes from the Mandubarra (Mamu) language, meaning sea or salt water — a name that reflects both its origin and spirit.
At the centre of the handle stands a naturally found seashell, collected on a walk along Emerald Beach. Tall and elegant, its white surface is traced with fine brown stripes, rising upright within the form. Resting within the mouth of the shell is a single white globe amaranth flower — a quiet meeting of land and sea, carefully set by hand and captured forever.
Each brush is individually composed and cast, with no moulds or mass production. The clear resin, layered with subtle green hues, evokes shallow coastal waters — shifting with light, depth, and movement. No two pieces can ever be the same.
The form is simple and balanced, designed to feel natural and comfortable in the hand during daily use — where function meets ritual.
This is not just a shaving brush. It is a small piece of the Australian coastline, shaped by hand, and made to last.
Meet The Wajali.
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.