Made to fuel your best self, The Oceanus Brass Quartermoon Comb gets the job done in the most efficient way. We set out to make a timeless grooming instrument that was both rich in history and classic in design. One that you would want to own and take with you on your day’s journey, either on the open ocean or in the great outdoors. The result is a rugged and comfortable comb that sails effortlessly through your hair.

Performance is everything. The quarter-moonlike, sweeping arc that hugs your skull makes for fewer strokes and easier styling. Quality, satisfaction, and tradition come packaged with every comb.

Cut from a bar of solid brass, the Quartermoon Comb is naturally anti-static. Each comb is carefully machined, ensuring smooth teeth and surfaces that are gentle on the hair and scalp.

Know what real trust means. Seamless and comfortable action removes any obstacles when shaping your style. A rustproof, working comb, ready to go when you need it.

The Quartermoon Comb has been manufactured to thrive over decades of use, through all of the conditions you intend to throw at it. What was once a labor of love, is now a timeless instrument available for all, but we need your help to make this dream a reality.

Our products are steeply discounted off retail prices because we want to reward our very first customers. The opportunity to purchase a comb of this magnitude at this price is rare. With our finishing assembly, our master craftsmanship, the Quartermoon Comb, with your help, shall be accessible to all.

We stand behind the quality of our tools and the uniqueness and complexity of our hardware. Each piece has its own unique character that we hope will bring joy and nostalgia when put into action.

The Oceanus Brass Quartermoon Comb is currently spec’d to be as followed. As with any project not yet complete, these dimensions may change slightly over time as we optimize our manufacturing systems and the tool’s design:

The versatility of the Bow-Shackle made it an indispensable tool on the seas, and it continues to impress today. Although the brass Bow-Shackle is the statement piece of the Quartermoon Comb, we have made it independently available through this Kickstarter campaign as a gift for backers at our $10 tier. Creativity is your only boundary when putting the Bow-Shackle to use.

The Bow-Shackle makes for a helpful attachment point. There’s really no excuse for losing your Quartermoon Comb. You can easily attach it to your backpack, sailing jacket, or any outdoor equipment.

With our design roots in Boston, our company draws creative inspiration from the hub of America’s rich nautical history. In developing our products, our original prototypes and inspiration came from the old shipyards of East Boston.

The nautically-inspired Quartermoon Comb harkens back to a time of adventure on open seas, its durability a testament to the harsh demands of that bygone era. Our hardware is tied to the art and science of sailing and exploration. 

We’ve spent five months refining the Quartermoon Comb into its final, perfectly balanced form. Inspired by nautical-grade hardware, the Quartermoon Comb is Oceanus’s statement instrument. Its unique rich color and practical beauty are perfect for everyday use, travel, or adventure.

We launched Oceanus Brass because we wanted to share our nautically inspired comb with the world and turn an idea into action. A project that was both challenging and rewarding, the Oceanus Brass Quartermoon Comb is something we are very proud to share with you. We hope to encourage others to try their hand at something new just as we did, to build something of their own, to go through that exploration process of learning and bringing inspiration to fruition. We owe a great debt of gratitude to the many relationships we’ve built along the way with industrial designers and manufacturers who helped us push the boundaries of what we were told was possible.

Since launching our first product in 2017, The Oceanus Brass – Bow Shackle Pen,  we are proud to have been embraced by the ocean-loving community. Below are a few of our favorite excerpts of what the experts are saying  about our products;

Maxim: “The rustproof folding pocket knife was launched as the 15th Kickstarter campaign by exploration-themed tool manufacturer Oceanus Brass. The project has received nearly $240,000 in funding from over 4,200 backers in two weeks, so the Kraken Blade is officially happening.”

Cool Material: “The Kraken is built to last and should garner ample attention from  onlookers when you break it out from your everyday carry set.”

The Awesomer: “From the makers of the Bosun’s Edge knife comes another beautiful, nautically-inspired tool. The Kraken Blade  packages a sharp and replaceable utility blade into an elegant solid  brass handle.”

Cool Material: “If your EDC needs some serious knife variety, the nautically-themed Bosun’s Edge Knife should fit in perfectly. Both utilitarian and   artful,  the Bosun’s Edge is made from solid brass and uses a   replaceable  utility blade for perpetual sharpness on the cheap.”

Life In The Slow Lane: “It’s a beautiful pen and we’ll enjoy having it on our boat, and it’ll make a wonderful heirloom to pass down to our grandson one day. Maybe   he’ll even have a special boat to keep it on.”

My2Fish: “The solid brass construction is nearly indestructible, so for the cost   of pen ink refill every couple of years, this pen will likely last forever.”

Sailing Britican: “In the past, I’ve been known to tape string to the end of a pen or tie string around a cap but it inevitably fails when someone gives a little tug and off my pen goes. In other words, my efforts to prevent other pen thieves have failed miserably…but not with my bow-shackle pen! I  have it attached to my nav station book rail.”

Dinghy Dreams: “Even though I’m ink rich right now I keep navigating back to the same one, my shackle pen by Oceanus Brass. Nautically inspired and handcrafted by a small start-up company in Boston, Mass., this pen is nearly impossible to lose as it has a shackle to attach to logbooks, dry bags, or wherever you see fit aboard your vessel. As I’ve been route   planning for my upcoming voyage this pen has been seeing much use and  it  writes just as smoothly as the day it came out of the box.”

To keep up the momentum, please share the campaign on social media and or tell your friends, co-workers, and neighbors about us! We are so excited to start making your Oceanus Brass Quartermoon Comb!

These are targeted milestones for us to hit as a community. When we hit a goal, each and every backer benefits — it’s our way of saying thank you!  We’ll send out the item from the corresponding tier with each Quartermoon Comb automatically depending on where we finish. Below is the breakdown  of stretch goals:

• $25k [UNLOCKED] —  We will increase the overall thickness of the Quartermoon Comb by 20%.
• $35k [UNLOCKED] — In addition to the $25K goal, we will work every tooth of the Quartermoon Comb further round.
• $45k [UNLOCKED] — In addition to the $25K and $35K goals, we will start manufacturing the combs before the campaign ends,  which will move the shipping date up by up to four weeks (depending on when we unlock the reward!).

Risks and challenges

This is our 16th Kickstarter campaign! For once, there are really limited risks here. Remember, we built this piece for our own use first. Through previous engagements, our Master Craftswoman has worked with many of our prospective manufacturers in the past.

We are confident and passionate about delivering quality goods. We have spent months designing and prototyping our products, executing pre-production runs to ensure we can meet our high standard. We have internally funded the design and production of our signature brass hardware. Our resources and team are experienced, so we do not foresee any issues with our ability to deliver your new Oceanus Brass Quartermoon Comb upon successful funding of our project.

We will keep you up-to-date on the progress of production and let you know of any issues impacting our ability to promptly deliver your new Oceanus products, including steps we are taking to get back on track. We will do our best to manufacture locally as we always try to, but may shift focus onto manufacturing overseas if doing so will result in delay avoidance or increased quality consistency. We stand ready to resolve any challenges to make sure you have a positive experience with our service and product!

Environmental commitments

Long-lasting design

Brass has been a faithful material to sailors for eons. For almost as long as we have explored the seas, we have relied on brass. Because it is made of solid brass, the Oceanus Brass Quartermoon Comb is corrosion resistant and built to last.

Sustainable Distribution

We do not use any plastic packaging, only renewable materials. There’s also no over-packaging.