I'd like to propose use of this thread for questions and discussion of general interest related our knots, Knot Notes, etc.
Have you ever thought of offering synthetic knits?
I asked these questions elsewhere but am posting them again. They are not meant to be critical cal in the least. Just interested in how your business works.
1) Your knots are changing all the time. Why? Are you still figuring out the best type of knot to use? Are your vendors changing? Is it natural variation? I'm not looking for trade secrets, just curious about it in general.
2) Is it the same for other vendors as well? If I buy a [Brand X] brush today in [Grade Y], is the knot going to be basically the same as the Brand X brush in Grade Y that I bought a year ago?
I know that others buy multiples of the same brush, but for me - as an only occasional brush buyer - it's unlikely that I'll purchase the same knot twice. It seems to me that an average brush buyer like me is just playing the odds that one from the particular batch of knots on hand is going to suit her or him.
I'm curious as well - there does seem to be an infinite variation with all the knot codes. I've just assumed that Ken was going above and beyond to communicate product characteristics, and that other higher volume makers just don't go that extra mile. I've had a couple Paladins, going back to the B&B Chief, and haven't met a knot that hasn't been superb. Or maybe my leathery old hide isn't sensitive enough to pick up the variation?
Juan, I have to agree with you I have two of the Collaboration brushes and they are very nice, however I do find the Select knots 2nd only to the HMW Manchurian knots of Saponifcio Varesino. That being said his 28 MM Select Badger in the Fan configuration is just heaven.
Ken, I tried to access that blog link, but only get a blank page
Late, sorry..
Ken, not nice that shedding, no... Let's hope everything is sorted out in a short time.
Pity, that hair (i.e., your description...) seems to be outstanding.
I fixed it for you, Ken.
I fixed it for you, Ken.