The shop where I buy my shaving supplies here in Sweden has a 40% sale on these and since they're very, very expensive for what they are, I'm wondering what type of knot they have and I can't find much info at all. They normally cost about the equivalent of $277 so 40% is a huge reduction in price, my guess is that nobody buys them because of the price and they will simply have to get rid of them. It makes me curious about if this is a good deal for a true luxury product or not. I have to use synthetics since I'm allergic to animal fur.
Here they are on their official website:
https://www.acquadiparma.com/en-gb/black-shaving-brush
https://www.acquadiparma.com/en-gb/yellow-shaving-brush
"A unique object mixing quality, design and functionality. With a diameter of 24mm, the brush is an essential accessory for a perfect shave. Its soft bristles help to create a rich, soft and compact foam for an easy shave. Handle and stand of the Shaving Brush design take inspiration from the Colonia bottle. The product is masterfully handmade in Italy."
From the photos (which look photoshopped since the knot looks exactly the same in both) the knot looks similar to Mühle Silvertip Fibre. No idea what the handle is made of but it looks like the usual resin. I find it weird that there is no information to find about the materials.
All I could find here on B&B was a 10 year old thread about their badger brushes: Acqua di Parma shaving brush. thoughts? - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/acqua-di-parma-shaving-brush-thoughts.90036/
So is this an opportunity for a great deal on a luxury brush or just an extremely overpriced 24mm Mühle knot?
Here they are on their official website:
https://www.acquadiparma.com/en-gb/black-shaving-brush
https://www.acquadiparma.com/en-gb/yellow-shaving-brush
"A unique object mixing quality, design and functionality. With a diameter of 24mm, the brush is an essential accessory for a perfect shave. Its soft bristles help to create a rich, soft and compact foam for an easy shave. Handle and stand of the Shaving Brush design take inspiration from the Colonia bottle. The product is masterfully handmade in Italy."
From the photos (which look photoshopped since the knot looks exactly the same in both) the knot looks similar to Mühle Silvertip Fibre. No idea what the handle is made of but it looks like the usual resin. I find it weird that there is no information to find about the materials.
All I could find here on B&B was a 10 year old thread about their badger brushes: Acqua di Parma shaving brush. thoughts? - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/acqua-di-parma-shaving-brush-thoughts.90036/
So is this an opportunity for a great deal on a luxury brush or just an extremely overpriced 24mm Mühle knot?