Great
Thanks to mightyeskimo for the opportunity, very nice . Thanks again!
I had forgotten that I added the 22mm knot to the Satin-Tip handle instead of using the Large Rubberset 200-4 handle. The Satin-Tip handle knotted much better. The 200-4 is still here.Did the missing brush find its way back to the box @REV579?
That's very interesting Bob it seems like some similarities of my thoughts and experiences. It's really nice when somebody else can give their thoughts and experience, very good to know. ThanksOne more update before I send the box of brushes on to @Animag771.
I've concentrated on the three brushes that were added to the box since my first turn with the various synths. I've also revisited my two favorite brushes from the first pass - the Kong and the Plisson.
So here's what I've come away with from this turn:
1) None of the three new brushes (SynBad, Maggard Timberwolf, Maggard Black & White) is significantly better than my Stirling Tuxedo. If I had to choose a favorite between the 4 brushes, I'd probably go with the Synbad followed by the Stirling, but that's really splitting hairs. I don't think you could go wrong with a brush that you like with any of these fibers. Needless to say, I don't think I need to rush out anytime soon to buy a new brush to replace the Stirling. I may buy a backup at some point, but that would purely be a FOMO-driven purchase in case something happens to the Stirling.
2) Likewise, it's hard to distinguish between the two Maggard knots. I liked the Timberwolf a little better than the B&W because it seemed to splay a little easier, but that could be because of the way the knots were set or batch variation as much as anything else. I will probably buy a 20mm Timberwolf and install it into an Omega Mixed Midget handle to use as a travel brush.
3) The one brush that I would consider buying is the Plisson, particularly since it seems that this version of knot has been discontinued. It's much less dense than the rest of my favorites and I really like the feel of it.
Bob
I appreciate all of the updates everyone has put in about these brushes. As someone who is still very new to wet shaving some of the terminology goes a little over my head. I don't think I'll be able to contribute much other than "ooh this one is soft" and "this one pricks my face a lot" lol. I'll try my best to do better than that though. I'm just thankful for the opportunity to try some brushes out without having to make purchases without much knowledge on the subject and cross my fingers, like I did with my EJ.
Thanks I'll check that outI still need a refresher on some of the terms used! Check out this thread
Scritchnscrub On Scritch, Scrub, Softness, Density, Backbone and Flow-through
Eric; M, Karve Diem, BOSC
No worries at all! Is that your regular rig in your profile pic?I appreciate all of the updates everyone has put in about these brushes. As someone who is still very new to wet shaving some of the terminology goes a little over my head. I don't think I'll be able to contribute much other than "ooh this one is soft" and "this one pricks my face a lot" lol. I'll try my best to do better than that though. I'm just thankful for the opportunity to try some brushes out without having to make purchases without much knowledge on the subject and cross my fingers, like I did with my EJ.
Yeah that's mine in my profile pic... For now.No worries at all! Is that your regular rig in your profile pic?
That’s the APShaveCo SynBad.Yeah that's mine in my profile pic... For now.
Got this in the mail today. Sadly I've been too busy working on the house to get a shave in today. I've got to work early in the morning so I'm going to just have to wait until I get off work to try one out.
They are organized by knot size and loft from smallest to largest. Any info on the pink one at the left? It's not labeled.