The Brassna Journal

How a bridge faucet works, bridge versus widespread, what to measure (spread, holes, reach, clearance), cross or lever handles, sprayers and pull-downs, and the best...

Everything to know before you buy a copper bathtub: double-slipper and oval shapes, polished, matte black and verdigris finishes, sizes from 59 to 75 inches,...

How to clean unlacquered brass fixtures, when to polish them, and how to live with the natural patina that makes the finish worth choosing.

What solid brass really means, how plated zinc faucets fail, five ways to tell if a faucet is solid brass, and why it matters for...

Unlacquered brass ages to a living patina; brushed brass keeps an even satin gold. How the two finishes look, age and clean, and which suits...