H.L. Thäter 4292/3 Silvertip Badger Shaving Brush (Black Handle) is a hand-bound brush from Heinrich L. Thäter GmbH, the German brush maker that has been producing genuine handcrafted shaving brushes since 1913. Thäter closed its doors in 2023, so remaining stock like this one is genuinely finite: once current inventory is gone, no more will be made. A final chance to buy a piece of history.
This is the 4292 range knot in Thäter's size 3, fitted with a black resin handle. The knot itself is a densely, hand made Silvertip badger, the highest hair grade Thäter offered, marked on the brush's own base plate as "Silberspitze" (German for Silvertip), and prized among wet shavers for its softness and lather production.
Key Features
- These particular brushes were made circa 2014
- A final chance to buy a piece of history
- Genuine Thäter Silvertip badger knot, hand-packed in Germany before the company's 2023 closure
- 22mm knot diameter in Thäter's own 4292 model line, size 3
- Black resin handle with a ribbed base detail
- Overall brush height of approximately 105mm
- Model and brand confirmed on the brush's own base plate and original retail packaging
- A rare opportunity to own one of the last remaining Thäter brushes, as the brand is no longer in production
How to Use
- Soak the brush in warm water for a minute or two before use to fully saturate the Silvertip knot
- Shake out excess water and load the brush directly from a shaving soap or cream
- Build lather in a bowl or on the face using circular motions
- Rinse thoroughly after use and store bristle-down or in a stand to air dry
Specifications
- Model: Thäter 4292/3 (marked "Silberspitze 4292" on the base plate)
- Hair grade: Silvertip badger
- Knot diameter: 22mm
- Height: approximately 105mm
- Handle: Black resin
- Manufacturer: Heinrich L. Thäter GmbH, Germany (manufacturing since 1913, ceased production 2023)
