Araki Half Moon Pocket Comb Black

There are objects that earn their place through decoration, and objects that earn it through form. This is the second kind. The half-moon shape — symmetrical, minimal, complete — is one of the oldest comb silhouettes in the world, and cut from African Ebony, it becomes something close to elemental. The symmetrical curve creates a pleasing, balanced contrast against the rhythmic, linear array of the downward-facing teeth. Jet-black, dense, and fine-grained, the wood offers no distraction. The shape is the statement.

Fine teeth spaced at 0.15 cm move through straight, fine, and layered hair with precision, smoothing and styling without pulling. The teeth are rounded and hand-polished — no snag, no scratch, just the smooth resistance of dense hardwood against hair. African Ebony is naturally anti-static, which means it works with your hair’s oils rather than against them, leaving each strand smoother and more settled than before.

In many traditional societies, combs were gifted to mark the moments that mattered — milestones, transitions, the beginning of something new. African Ebony has been prized for centuries as an ornamental wood: its density, its depth of black, its refusal to show wear. A comb made from it is not a disposable object. It is the kind of thing that gets kept, passed on, remembered. It arrives in a drawstring gift bag, ready for whatever occasion calls for something this considered.

Why You'll Love It:

• Shaped through a meticulous 36-step handcrafting process by artisans with over 20 years of expertise
• Half-moon silhouette — a minimalist, symmetrical form cut from a single piece of African Ebony
• Fine teeth — ideal for straight, fine, and layered hair types, and beard grooming
• Rounded, hand-polished teeth for smooth, snag-free combing, gentle on the scalp
• Naturally porous wood distributes hair oils evenly with every pass
• Anti-static hardwood construction — no frizz, no flyaways
• Stimulates scalp circulation for a healthier scalp over time
• Single-piece hardwood construction — jet-black African Ebony with fine, consistent grain
• Pocket-sized at 3.9 inches — compact enough for everyday carry
• Includes drawstring gift bag — ready to give
• End of life: compost me!

Size: 10 × 5 × 1 cm (3.9 × 2 × 0.39 in)

Tooth Space: 0.15 cm (0.06 in)

Material: African Ebony

Care: Wipe clean with a dry cotton cloth · Keep dry · Avoid heat and direct sunlight · Handle with care — avoid dropping on hard surfaces · Apply a drop of baby oil or olive oil occasionally to maintain luster

Note: Each comb is handcrafted from a single piece of African Ebony — while grain variation is minimal by nature, no two combs are identical. The comb you receive may differ slightly from the one pictured.