I've seen these numbers flying around, especially for Rooney brushes. What do they mean?
3:1, 2:1, 1:1, What:What?
- Thread starter slamjet
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Rooney sizes their brushes by either a 1, 2, 3 (small, medium and large)... They also have certain styles in their traditional line of 1, 2 and 3...
So a 1/1 is a Style 1 - Size Small
So a 1/2 is a Style 1 - Size Medium
And so on... People generally like the 3/1 and 1/1 the best. You can see these next to each other here at vintageblades...
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=152
So a 1/1 is a Style 1 - Size Small
So a 1/2 is a Style 1 - Size Medium
And so on... People generally like the 3/1 and 1/1 the best. You can see these next to each other here at vintageblades...
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=152
Style 1, 2, or 3
Size 1, 2, or 3
i.e. a Rooney 1/1 is a Style 1 (chubby-type handle) Size 1 (Smallest)
Size 1, 2, or 3
i.e. a Rooney 1/1 is a Style 1 (chubby-type handle) Size 1 (Smallest)
1/1
2/1
3/1
The second number is the size of the knots.
2/1
3/1
The second number is the size of the knots.
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- #6
Is this where the more knowledge I have, the more temptation is tugging at me?
Unfortunately... YES!
I have a 1/1, which I like a lot. BUT I am thinking a 3/1 or 3/2 might be a nice compliment to that brush.
The smaller sizes are preferred for soaps and/or face lathering, so a lot of it depends what you want to use one for.
I highly suggest buying your first one from Vintage Blades, since they are awesome at service. If youre unlucky enough to have an issue, they are 100% hassle free in dealing with a replacement brush. Keep in mind that promblems with these brushes aren't common at all - you just tend to hear from the 1 guy that had problems as opposed to the 50 that are silently enjoying a perfect brush.
No, actually this is the part where others try to justify their own self-indulgence by projecting it on to other people.
Nobody in prison is actually guilty and none of us have any control over our own spending habits.
Fortunately, the style 2 only comes in size 1, so you only need 7 brushes for the full set - at least in one grade of bristle. Rooney also offers 4 or 5 bristle grades as in: 3/1 finest or 2/1 super, etc.
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- #10
It might be nice to have one Rooney. But I don't see you going all out considering you have those nice ever-readys you are about to put knots in. Maybe you need a 1/1 in super for comparison, for science!
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- #12
It was more of a curiosity question, so as to understand the conversation. But, no, not in the market at all. Matter of fact, I've got three knots on their way to me right now. I figured that if I don't screw things up too royally bad, I'll have some brushes just as good, if not better than 90% of whats out there
And with my huge paws, I'll need a large, please.
I refuse to learn their numbering system so I won't be tempted.
I'm a 1/2 guy as well.
There's a relief! I can keep a few fingers and toes after giving an arm and a leg
Don't forget the different handle styles - Ivory, Horn, etc. =P
I just got a 3/1 super horn, and I love it!
Also be aware that a "medium" in one line might not have the have same knot size in another lines "medium". You are headed down a bad road there son!
Take Care,
Richard
Take Care,
Richard
I thought the numbers were the odds that you would be buying that one Rooney, 1:2, 2:1, 3:1
