South4th forks

**Kaijah** · June 3rd, 2011, 05:17 PM

I haven't seen many people mention South4th here, and I can only assume it's because most of the forks/pins he lists are a little short for those of us with greater lengths.

Steve makes very nice forks for very reasonable prices.

Two-prong manzanita

Three-prong black and white ebony

Both forks in bright afternoon sunlight, with their included storage baggies

The forks are very smooth, and have a fairly thin profile - they feel more like you're wearing a pair of sticks than a chunky fork. Despite that, they're very strong, and don't feel at all like they'll crack from hair pressure (even in tightly torqued buns).

Since most of the stuff listed is smaller pins, I convo'd Steve for both of these as customs. He was absolutely wonderful to work with, had very quick response times (I don't think it was ever more than 12 hours), he took pictures along the way and even redid the manzanita fork for me when I wanted a slightly shorter topper than his standard. He dug around to find a piece of black and white ebony that I liked, and was very clear in letting me know I didn't have to buy the finished fork if I disliked how the graining came out.

All in all, I am extremely pleased.

**catspank** · June 3rd, 2011, 05:22 PM

I just got this in the mail a few days ago

It's a very smooth and nicely finished fork - excellent quality. I'll get an action pic this weekend, hopefully. I'm happy with my purchase

**Scarlet_Heart** · June 3rd, 2011, 05:24 PM

Wow, sounds like you had a great experience! I also have a South 4th fork and I absolutely love it. I think at this point I am getting to a length where I need more heft and am considering a grah-toe. But I am still using my South 4th for buns and it holds really well.

Here's mine:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71771906...-fork-or-shawl

and action shot:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...ctureid=101797

ETA: I know that curlsgalore and bahoban also have South 4th forks and love them too as we have discussed it among ourselves

**islandboo** · June 3rd, 2011, 05:56 PM

I love those B&W ebony forks!!!

**jeanniet** · June 3rd, 2011, 06:12 PM

He makes very nice forks and will do custom orders. You just need to tell him what you want. His prices are very reasonable and his work is fabulously smooth.

ETA: Hum, maybe I should've read the whole thread before I posted, lol. But I'll agree with Kaijah that he is great to work with and is very accommodating, so don't hesitate to contact him if you like his work but don't see something that's right for you.

**Kaijah** · June 3rd, 2011, 07:08 PM

catspank, why am I not surprised you got that one?

I saw it pop up while I was messaging him, but wasn't sure it'd be long enough. I'm glad it went to you though.

Pics are always amazing.

Scarlet_heart that fork looks great in a french twist!

I'm kind of tempted to see if he'll try making a wide four prong. The b&w ebony pieces he has right now are just killer.

**catspank** · June 3rd, 2011, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Kaijah

catspank, why am I not surprised you got that one?

I saw it pop up while I was messaging him, but wasn't sure it'd be long enough. I'm glad it went to you though.

Pics are always amazing.

Am I that predictable?

**sapphire-o** · June 4th, 2011, 02:21 AM

I've got some of their forks and sold them except one. They're too smooth for my slippery hair. They're very beautiful, though. I think if your hair is not slippery they're simply great. (If you need more than 30 seconds to detangle then it's not slippery.)

*I suspect I can ask him to not polish it too smooth, but I really have enough forks already.

**jeanniet** · June 4th, 2011, 02:53 AM

You're right, sapphire-o, they're very smooth and for some people that might be a problem! I'm on the other end of the spectrum; forks or sticks can never be too smooth for me. Just goes to show that there's nothing that's going to be perfect for everyone.

**curlsgalore** · June 4th, 2011, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Kaijah

I haven't seen many people mention South4th here, and I can only assume it's because most of the forks/pins he lists are a little short for those of us with greater lengths.

Steve makes very nice forks for very reasonable prices.

Two-prong manzanita

Three-prong black and white ebony

Both forks in bright afternoon sunlight, with their included storage baggies

The forks are very smooth, and have a fairly thin profile - they feel more like you're wearing a pair of sticks than a chunky fork. Despite that, they're very strong, and don't feel at all like they'll crack from hair pressure (even in tightly torqued buns).

Since most of the stuff listed is smaller pins, I convo'd Steve for both of these as customs. He was absolutely wonderful to work with, had very quick response times (I don't think it was ever more than 12 hours), he took pictures along the way and even redid the manzanita fork for me when I wanted a slightly shorter topper than his standard. He dug around to find a piece of black and white ebony that I liked, and was very clear in letting me know I didn't have to buy the finished fork if I disliked how the graining came out.

All in all, I am extremely pleased.

You beat me to it! I could have posted an almost identical post about my two forks, black and white ebony and a curved manzanita fork as well!!

I will try an post pics later but my camera seems to be acting up

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