The Design of the comb is a simplified Victorian curve that rolls into an oval hold for the thumb and forefinger. The size is smaller than any of my previous combs (3" Square) to make it small enough to slip into any purse, handbag or pocket. There are 12 tines at 1/8" spacing for a nice broad and smooth stroke.
The Front Art is a rendition of DaVinci's medical sketch of the skull from his sketch books. Always being a huge DaVinci enthusiast I immediately wanted to go there with this skull. For size comparison the skull measures 1" tall on the comb. I inset the skull within an oval frame to give it a sort of cameo appearance. Lastly I added some creepy scrolls to create some drama in the space above the tines.
The Rear Art features the same oval frame and scrolls but inset are the Ferrochie makers mark and the series number. Since this is technically my prototype or as us manufacturing nerds like to say "First Article Sample" it features a "0" or naught above the mark. This particular one will never be sold and kept in my personal archive. The one's I will be selling will be numbered 1 thru 13 in a limited series and not made again.
Why Would I Want a Wooden Comb? Well there is a bit of nostalgia involved with wooden comb ownership but for practical purposes there are really only two.
#1 - No Static! This is big and speaks for itself.
#2 - Impress your friends with a cool limited edition comb in your bag that only has 12 siblings!
Make no mistake this comb can be actually used! I had so many people think my past combs were for decorative purposes only. Of course, you're more than welcome to protect it as a keepsake since it's definitely that if nothing else but do use it.
Details of how to get one of your own will be announced soon on FB and Twitter. Happy Friday!
