Whipped Dog

[routeinfo]

Here are my first Whipped Dog restos. Left is an ER 200T with 22mm silvertip at 50mm and right I belive is a Fuller -based on this thread - with a 24mm silvertip at 52mm.

The first pic is before and pic 2 is after sanding out the main defects. Pic 3 is after sanding the top flat to take out the last of the defects, polishing a bit and gluing the knots in place. The last pis is after their first bath.

 

[Snargle]

Very nice...I suspect they will perform as nice as they look!

 

[OtherMoe]

Sweet! That butterscotch swirl is really nice!

 

[Blue-EyedSon]

Nice work! I have a 20mm Silvertip from him that should be coming in this afternoon. Any thoughts on the knot? Density? Softness? Backbone?

 

[routeinfo]

Very nice...I suspect they will perform as nice as they look!

I don't use this much lather and it's too thick but it does look good.

Nice work! I have a 20mm Silvertip from him that should be coming in this afternoon. Any thoughts on the knot? Density? Softness? Backbone?

So far they seem very similar to a TNG silvertip grade A in size, density, and softness. As far as backbone goes, I intentionally set these lofts high - perhaps too high on the big one - because I wanted to try something different. As a result they are a bit on the floppy side but I did make the lather above with Tabac in a bowl. Since all WD knots are 65mm high I don't think I'd set my next one any higher than 50mm.

 

[Blue-EyedSon]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the whippeddog knot. Mine (a 20mm Silvertip) came in yesterday and I'm still forming some impressions of it, but I'm impressed thus far. I think I like it better than the TGN silvertip grade A. It seems denser and it has more backbone. I'm definitely glad I decided to try one.

 

[PozzSka]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the whippeddog knot. Mine (a 20mm Silvertip) came in yesterday and I'm still forming some impressions of it, but I'm impressed thus far. I think I like it better than the TGN silvertip grade A. It seems denser and it has more backbone. I'm definitely glad I decided to try one.

I also think the WhippedDog knots are denser than the TGN Silvertip

 

[pal]

Very Nice!

 

[routeinfo]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the whippeddog knot. Mine (a 20mm Silvertip) came in yesterday and I'm still forming some impressions of it, but I'm impressed thus far. I think I like it better than the TGN silvertip grade A. It seems denser and it has more backbone. I'm definitely glad I decided to try one.

I also think the WhippedDog knots are denser than the TGN Silvertip

I think you guys are right about density. The only TNG grade A I have is a 20mm so I was just guessing. These knots seem to hold more water than any other I have owned so some of my test lathers were too thin and I had to start over but I reckon once I figure out the correct ratio they will make lather as easily as any of my brushes. I would compare the tip softness of my WD knots to my TNG finest. Backbone is weak but thats because I set the loft so high so don't read too much into that.

 

[Blade Boy]

How do the whipped dog knots compare to TGN knots? I am mainly interested in the silvertip's

 

[LarryAndro]

Here are two other threads discussing the same question that might be helpful...

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/202383-TGN-or-the-Whippeddog
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/248750-How-are-the-whippeddog-brushes-and-handles-(link-inside)

 

[Blade Boy]

Here are two other threads discussing the same question that might be helpful...

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/202383-TGN-or-the-Whippeddog
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/248750-How-are-the-whippeddog-brushes-and-handles-(link-inside)

Thanks Larry

 

[deruitem]

I just wanted to add that Larry is great to work with. I have used the whippeddog silvertip only a couple of times. That being said I will soon be making one for myself. The knots are pretty dense, nice and soft and with a short loft they have good back bone. I dont think it would be my everyday brush, I will use it on those days I want something pillow soft. Very nice!

 

[DrColossus11]

Do you have a TGN Silvertip? I have a WD silvertip that I could let you try out to compare. Just shoot me a PM.

 

[Blade Boy]

Actually just ordered 4 from WD, had only previously ordered from TGN, If the knots are as good as the service (super quick) from WD I will be very happy.
UPDATE: got the knots today, very nice quality, top notch service and a free sample to boot! what more could you ask for will be dealing with Larry again.

 

[Angry__Panda]

I'll probably be ordering a bunch from both places coming up. I am gonna try my hand at making a few brushes. Like Blade Boy said, Larry is amazing to deal with...But so is TGN lol. I like these kinds of choices cause I end up just choosing both. I look forward to comparing the brushes (gonna try and get several in the same size and quality so that I can try and do the best comparison). Now I just have to wait for the wood before I can get started (gotta figure out the size of my knots right ).

PS; make sure you post pictures of your finished brushes Blade Boy .

 

[Old Man Army]

While I haven't gotten around to trying TGN, I have dealt with Larry on a couple of occassions and have nothing but good things to say about it. Not only does Larry provide high quality goods at a reasonable price, he goes the extra mile by providing detailed instructions about the care and use of the product he sold. When I got my silvertip knot it came with instructions for cleaning it and enough of the Oxyclean to do the job. Larry is also amazingly fast with shipping; both times I ordered from him I got it within 3 days.

 

[Angry__Panda]

While I haven't gotten around to trying TGN, I have dealt with Larry on a couple of occassions and have nothing but good things to say about it. Not only does Larry provide high quality goods at a reasonable price, he goes the extra mile by providing detailed instructions about the care and use of the product he sold. When I got my silvertip knot it came with instructions for cleaning it and enough of the Oxyclean to do the job. Larry is also amazingly fast with shipping; both times I ordered from him I got it within 3 days.

Wow, he sent you Oxyclean to clean it too!?! Man, I guess I don't know why I am surprised since when I got my straight starter kit he sent me a few extras as well. Guess I might have to just order his first and skip the TGN knots for the moment.

 

[Froggy]

I have a 22mm Whipped Dog Silvertip knot headed my way for this 53mm tall black/butterscotch handle. I only face lather with soap so with that in mind, what would you guys who have owned this exact knot set the loft at? I don't want the breach to open up a whole bunch when lathering. I was thinking 44mm would be the lowest, let me know. Thanks in advance.

 

[wimbouman]

I'd say 48 mm, to be in nice proportions with the handle.
Too low and it does not fit the handle.

Maybe keep the Berkeley ratio's in mind: