Black or Butterscotch?

[andrew98]

So now that we've all seen the B&B '09 LE, who likes that handle in black and who prefers it in butterscotch?

I'm just asking because it appears there is a lot of interest in black. I know this won't change anything, and I'm not trying to stir the pot here. I'm just curious to put some numbers behind the opinions that have been expressed.

I hope this isn't an inappropriate poll.

Thanks,
-Andy

 

[thirdeye]

Black is common in the brush world today, butterscotch is not....I vote butterscotch....

 

[chainfire]

Black is common in the brush world today, butterscotch is not....I vote butterscotch....

+1 you can get black anywhere...butterscotch is definitely a cool idea.

 

[mmack66]

I haven't seen the butterscotch handle of the 2009 Badger & Blade Limited Edition Shaving Brush, but my vote is for butterscotch.

 

[andrew98]

I just sorted the poll, so it's working now.

-Andy

 

[blackfoot]

This is a tough call. I really like the black, but I understand the Butterscotch and like it too.

 

[andrew98]

Even though black brushes are common, there isn't a black brush that looks like the '09 LE. For this handle shape I prefer black, especially with a white or silver modern Kent logo. However, I'll likely purchase one of these no matter the color. I think butterscotch works better with a chunkier handle shape. The '08 LE's handle shape and color are perfect for one another.

-Andy

 

[domino]

I like both, but the black is hot

 

[SHarris]

I generally prefer the darker colour schemes with this shape of brush, my only concern is whether a "butterscotch" coloured polyester will really have the similar look of a bakelite butterscotch. I don't know.

 

[andrew98]

I also doubt this would happen, but what about offering the LE with a choice of handle color? I'm sure there are some folks that would even buy one of each.

Maybe that's not a very "LE" idea.

-Andy

 

[andrew98]

Wow. Seems like folks are really itching to own a butterscotch brush.

-Andy

 

[ambrose]

Im stuck in between, my only concern for the butterscotch is how close they can recreate the finial color choice. So far for me that brush handle looks very nice in black. Here are my contributions to the brush, a few mock ups.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

I really don't understand the obsession with butterscotch colored brushes on the boards. Butterscotch just makes it look like a cheap plastic that's been used since the 50's. If you want to sell a really nice brush you should make it natural an elegant (ivory, hardwood, ebony) not like it came out of a plastic stamp mold.You won't find me buying a B&B butterscotch, but I don't suppose you'll have a shortage of demand though either.

 

[kingfisher]

I generally prefer the darker colour schemes with this shape of brush, my only concern is whether a "butterscotch" coloured polyester will really have the similar look of a bakelite butterscotch. I don't know.

A new brush in butterscotch wouldn't be "polyester." It would likely be an acrylic resin.

 

[mmack66]

I really don't understand the obsession with butterscotch colored brushes on the boards. Butterscotch just makes it look like a cheap plastic that's been used since the 50's. If you want to sell a really nice brush you should make it natural an elegant (ivory, hardwood, ebony) not like it came out of a plastic stamp mold.You won't find me buying a B&B butterscotch, but I don't suppose you'll have a shortage of demand though either.

They can avoid the plasticky look if the brush is not super shiny.

 

[andrew98]

What Would Ninjas Do? Why was that added to the poll?

-Andy

 

[blackfoot]

What Would Ninjas Do? Why was that added to the poll?

-Andy

I don't know, but I knew it was missing something. I thought the one to add would have been, "Whatever King Art Uses"

 

[VR6ofpain]

Black is common in the brush world today, butterscotch is not....I vote butterscotch....

I agree, plus butterscotch is cooler regardless.

 

[Sodapopjones]

I agree, plus butterscotch is cooler regardless.

+2

Totally with that handle design in butterscotch it realllllllly would stand out from the rest.

 

[mdunn]

I think the black looks cheap - its quite clear its plastic - youre not fooling anybody that its ebony. White brushes dont make anyone think theyre ivory. At least butterscotch, given we're making a plastic brush here, looks interesting.