Rooney

London Coat of Arms

The City Of London Brushworks Company is closely associated with Rooney Brushmakers, who have enjoyed over 200 years in the business of offering high quality niche shaving products to the discerning gentleman both in the UK and Overseas and prior to that for a century or more in Galway, Ireland.

Rooney History

In 1886 Rooney had a disastrous fire at their Bishopsgate premises when most of their really old records were destroyed, so the exact date of the formation of the Company cannot be positively established. In 1796 the Rooney of that time (todays principal's great grandfather) opened a branch in London at 27-28 Bishopsgate. This branch was ultimately to be extended and became the main factory and Head Office. The Company's trade mark is the Coat Of Arms of the City of London.

The freehold premises in Bishopsgate were sold in 1927 and all manufacturing was transferred to Walthamstow, where the Company continues today.

Brush making over the early part of the Company's history changed very little. Manufacturing however became more mechanised in the middle of the century, first by using water power at the sawmills in Brownville , Ireland and then by using steam power at the London factory.

However, no matter how the world has changed and markets- and the names of markets-one of things that remain constant is their ability to make brushes both by hand and by the most modern manufacturing methods that are quality for quality most competitive.

The City of London Brushworks company are confident that they are able to offer both machine and handmade brushware that is second to none, well presented in the “ English Way ” to the best advantage.

Many of their bristle buyers and bristle dressers have been with them for over 50 years, and they offer their expert knowledge with every brush they manufacture.

Executive Shaving Rooney Range

Rooney have decided to introduce this entry level range aimed at the younger man who wishes to purchase his first shaving brush or shaving set.

The range is sassy, sexy and clean in pure white with nickel trim.Reminscent of the 1950's BarberShop Look.It fits well into the Rooney portfolio

Rooney have not relinquished quality in creating this range and their same attention to detail is evident throughout.

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