Here's the next 2 brushes in the series
While the first was a bulb the following are bulb/fan hybrids and loosly based on the Simpsons Chubby 2.
After extensive research I was able to determine the chubby 2 used about 0.96grams per mm.
This makes the following, adjusted from 27mm to 26mm, high density brushes.
1. Ocean Blue
This one was mentioned on my other thread on the Non XXL.
At 26mm this is a more substantial knot and almost ended in disaster when I realized just how tight the bind would have to be on the knot.
When pulling the string taught it snapped but luckily the pile landed safely the 1-2 inches onto my trusty work mat, it could have been much worse but I just had to start again in Stacking, Combing and forming the knot.
Here's the result, a well formed, trimmed and high density Manchurian High Mountain knot.
Test fitted to make sure nothing is wrong. it was actually this step that meant it had to be so tightly bound. That gives an idea of the density involved.
Gluing both knots. Ocean blue on the left and hexagon Cream on the right which although also 26mm is even tighter packed.
Finally fitted to the handles. I mentioned on another thread that these are not yet epoxied into the handle but super secure nontheless.
They are tight enough that only I'd know they're not epoxied and I'll probably keep them like this unless I think of a reason not to.
I suppose as they're custom made for 26mm I was able to make them fit perfectly.
I'll try and remember to post better pictures once the brush has gone through its bedding in process and has bloomed a bit.
These pictures are a few weeks old and it looks better after about 4 shaves in but I'll give it at least 10.
While the first was a bulb the following are bulb/fan hybrids and loosly based on the Simpsons Chubby 2.
After extensive research I was able to determine the chubby 2 used about 0.96grams per mm.
This makes the following, adjusted from 27mm to 26mm, high density brushes.
1. Ocean Blue
This one was mentioned on my other thread on the Non XXL.
At 26mm this is a more substantial knot and almost ended in disaster when I realized just how tight the bind would have to be on the knot.
When pulling the string taught it snapped but luckily the pile landed safely the 1-2 inches onto my trusty work mat, it could have been much worse but I just had to start again in Stacking, Combing and forming the knot.
Here's the result, a well formed, trimmed and high density Manchurian High Mountain knot.
Test fitted to make sure nothing is wrong. it was actually this step that meant it had to be so tightly bound. That gives an idea of the density involved.
Gluing both knots. Ocean blue on the left and hexagon Cream on the right which although also 26mm is even tighter packed.
Finally fitted to the handles. I mentioned on another thread that these are not yet epoxied into the handle but super secure nontheless.
They are tight enough that only I'd know they're not epoxied and I'll probably keep them like this unless I think of a reason not to.
I suppose as they're custom made for 26mm I was able to make them fit perfectly.
I'll try and remember to post better pictures once the brush has gone through its bedding in process and has bloomed a bit.
These pictures are a few weeks old and it looks better after about 4 shaves in but I'll give it at least 10.