What would happen if more people subscribed to the TBOC thread? You'd have more company.
TBOC thread, huh?
I probably need a qualifying small brush.
What would happen if more people subscribed to the TBOC thread? You'd have more company.
I have a little 20mm German made boar brush that might be as old as I am.
Left, Maggard 22mm synthetic. Center the German boar. Right Omega 10005.
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Its tiny and very....robust. It has enough backbone to hurt someone lol. If it splayed like a badger and didnt have so much backbone, it might be pretty good.
I steamed it out. Took about 15 minutes or so but very clean removal and the knot could've been used in something else if I'd wanted to transplant it, but I was removing it because I didn't care for it.
I’ve got a Wee Scott that lives in a small carry on kit. It’s ok for a weekend, but it’s just barely big enough for me to do the job, and I’d never daily with it.
I’ve got an Omega mixed midget that packs almost as small, and performs much better and more comfortably in hand.
I’ve got a Whipped Dog 20/45mm that was my big kit traveler that I haven’t used in years.
That’s the extend of my small collection.
Thanks. If you could be more specific about such a method, or refer me to a link dealing with the subject, I'd appreciate it.
https://www.whippeddog.comNot familiar with Whipped Dog.
Its pretty straight forward and easy to do. The hardest part is to clean out the hole prior to putting in a new knot. I used a Dremel and a stone to do the ones I've done.Thanks a lot! Exactly what I needed to see.
I bought an 11047 for travel about 4 years so, but liked the knot so much I use it much more at home. Used it yesterday in fact. I really don't care for the handle though. The girth is OK, but it's too stubby. I'll eventually add about 1/2" to 3/4" by gluing on an acrylic piece. Same thing will be done to my Omega Bambino, another small brush you should consider.Why are not more of us using the Omega Badger/Boar 11047? Why do we think small is only right for travel? This brush provides as much later making as my humongous PAA Atomic Rocket.
Thanks for the recommendation. How does the stiffness hold up?I bought an 11047 for travel about 4 years so, but liked the knot so much I use it much more at home. Used it yesterday in fact. I really don't care for the handle though. The girth is OK, but it's too stubby. I'll eventually add about 1/2" to 3/4" by gluing on an acrylic piece. Same thing will be done to my Omega Bambino, another small brush you should consider.
very niceI finished the brush.
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Here it is compared to a couple of other barber handled brushes.
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This little guy is awesome!
Sorry, I don't understand what you're asking.Thanks for the recommendation. How does the stiffness hold up?