The Yallaroo

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The Yallaroo

Introducing Yallaroo – a one-of-a-kind shaving brush, handcrafted with care and intention in Emerald Beach, NSW. This piece is born from the land, shaped by hand, and inspired by the beauty that blooms around us. The handle is cast in clear epoxy, glowing softly with specks of turquoise shimmer like morning light on ocean waves. Suspended within are white and purple Globe Amaranth flowers—edible, delicate, and full of story. I picked these flowers myself, dried them gently, and embedded them in resin before turning the handle on my lathe. Its smooth, flowing form is no accident: I believe that simple design is not only more elegant, but better in the hand. Balanced, tactile, and honest.

The name Yallaroo comes from several Aboriginal languages and means “beautiful flowers” or “flowers in bloom”—a fitting tribute to the wild, seasonal brilliance of native flora. In many Indigenous cultures, flowers are more than ornamental. They are offerings, storytellers, and markers of sacred rhythms. They hold space in ceremonies, connect us to country, and echo the voices of ancestors. Their presence in this brush is more than visual—it’s a gesture of reverence, a celebration of land, spirit, and life cycles.

Yallaroo is a brush that speaks softly, yet powerfully. Every detail—from the glint of turquoise dust to the quiet strength of native blooms—tells a story of hands-on creation and deep respect for culture and place. This is not just a shaving brush. It’s a small, beautiful piece of Australia.

This handle is bored for a 26mm knot.

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.