@filobiblic just made a point to me, which I think is very valid and he suggested I should make it here clear as well:
There are 2 reasons to do a group buy:
A - to get a better price
B - to get something unique
And while of course I would never say no to A (and will definitely try to get the best deal for us) - the reason I am doing this is only B: I want a special and unique item, that only our group has - and be it only the engraving or the colour of the handle or whatever...but it has to be unique to us.
I am just saying this, to avoid any disappointments - I am trying to get all your thoughts together in order to find a consensus that suits most.
But at the end of the day - it will be 1 handle, 1 colour and most likely (depending on who we go through), 1 knot.
The brush will definitely be engraved for us - and again I will listen to every one and try to find a consensus.
Having said all of this: it is also definitely going to a great brush - else it would defeat the purpose - I really hope you are all still on-board and not too disappointed in me, but I just had to make this clear at an early stage...