The Wunyju Banal

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Handcrafted with care on the shores of Emerald Beach, NSW, Australia, this one-of-a-kind shaving brush handle is more than just a tool — it’s a tribute. Inspired by the Wunyju Banal, or Aboriginal smoking ceremony, this piece honours the profound connection between people, land, and spirit. And for once in a long time this shaving brush does not have a flower.

The brush brings together the four sacred elements through a visual and tactile journey:
Earth, rooted in a stunning piece of brown mallee burl at the base — rich in character, history, and form, it’s the first spark, the first fish. With natural voids, it invites you to peer inside, revealing smoke-like swirls that rise in a graceful spiral. This smoking core—taking up three-fifths of the handle—dances like a tornado in mid-ceremony, evoking the cleansing ritual itself.
Finally, the upper fifth transitions to blue swirls floating on translucent white, evoking water — cool, flowing, and open.

The simple, fluid shape of the handle allows these elements to speak for themselves. No distractions, just a purity of form that reflects the essence of the brush: less is more. Its subtle curves and balanced proportions ensure it rests naturally in your hand, offering both comfort and control with every shave.

This handle is a meditation on balance, renewal, and connection. In Aboriginal culture, smoking ceremonies use native plants to produce cleansing smoke — believed to ward off negative energy, purify people and places, and bring spiritual and physical wellbeing. This brush echoes that intent, grounding each shave in a deeper story of respect, land, and ritual.

Every line, every swirl, every choice in material is intentional. Handmade by the artist in Emerald Beach, this is more than a shaving brush — it's a conversation between culture, craftsmanship, and the elements.

This hand crafted handle took just under 3 hours to complete.

This handle is bored for a 26mm knot.

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