New for 2024-25
These Oval brushes from Star are the result of another collaboration in product development between Star and Caldwell Sport. For the 2024-25 season these brushes are in limited supply. The wood brush backer is custom made for the purpose byt a third-party woodworker, and for this season there is a limited supply.
The "Unicorn Hair" on this brush isn't actually from a unicorn. Unicorns are mythical beasts, and this is a very real brush, made from the hair of a blondish horse. We tested a bunch of different horsehair material looking for something that provided really good efficiency without generating excess heat, and without scouring the base too aggressively. This brush is designed to quickly reduce surface films and "reset" a ski during a race day, such as prior to sprint heats. It's also very effective for use in a two or three brush finishing system for ironed paraffins, along with the Oval Steel, and Gold Nylon finishing brush.
This brush is based on the same bristle material as the very effective "unicorn hair" roto brush, but the bristles have been shortened (which makes them stiffer) since hand brushing requires more pressure and elbow grease.