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Before the discovery of petrochemicals, ox horn was used for applications like shoe horns and combs that require a smooth and strong surface. Early in the twentieth century it was replaced by plastic for many applications where cost was of primary importance. We have since come to realize that plastic is a synthetic that biodegrades slowly and often incompletely and this has given people who care about natural things another reason to appreciate the superior beauty and performance of horn in personal grooming applications despite its higher cost.
Here at the store, we offer ox horn shoe horns, combs, hair and clothing brush handles, and a small bowl that is a great looking receptacle for coins in the evening. Our horn comes from Nigerian Ankole cattle as a by-product of the meat industry. After sanding and polishing its colors emerge along with its characteristic smooth, glossy appearance. No two horns look alike. They are generally a creamy color, streaked with white, brown or black patches. And unlike plastic, they do not attract static electricity, which makes them particularly useful for grooming.
If you are not familiar with the beauty of horn, try it out with a comb or a shoe horn. Like me, you will soon be back for more.
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Price: From $18.00 to $28.00
Attractive and hard-wearing 5" (13 cm) double tooth pocket comb hand-crafted from oxhorn. Offered with or without an embossed leather comb case.
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