Chubby 2 Two Band or Thater 2 Band

[lt114]

Ok folks, I've decided my next brush purchase will be a Chubby 2 Two band or a Thater 2 band bulb.
I exclusively face lather soaps, so I'm looking for backbone and good density. I don't mind a bit of scritch. I have a Rooney Heritage 2XL and I really like it.

The recommendations here will make the difference in my decision.
Thanks in advance to everyone.

 

[German]

Both..,

Ok folks, I've decided my next brush purchase will be a Chubby 2 Two band or a Thater 2 band bulb.
I exclusively face lather soaps, so I'm looking for backbone and good density. I don't mind a bit of scritch. I have a Rooney Heritage 2XL and I really like it.

The recommendations here will make the difference in my decision.
Thanks in advance to everyone.

 

[shave~extacy]

I had a Simpson 2 band I was happy with... I ended up trading it as it wasnt the perfect brush and I was looking for something a little softer with a bit more give. I have always had my eye on the Thater brushes but never got around to trying their two band variety.

 

[vocalistbob]

I have a Thater 2-band 4292/6 28mm, which is the closest thing I own to my Rooney Heritage 3XL - very soft tips and great backbone. Is it the equal of my Rooney? Well, it's close, but I still think my Rooney 3XL is the best brush in my collection. If you want something closer to the Rooney spec-wise, try a 4125/2 (or the larger 4125/3). I don't own a Chubby, but my Simpson 59 is right up there with the Thater and Rooney. It isn't quite as soft as the other two, but has a bit more backbone. IMHO, you can't go wrong with either the Thater or the Simpson.

 

[lt114]

Both..,

That's a given, but if you had to pick...
This is really about which one I'll get first.

 

[GMofmiami]

I own, use and absolutely love my Chubby 2 - 2 Band....great backbone, incredibly soft tips, great flow through, a soap eating lathering machine. You won't be disappointed if you choose this bad boy. BTW, I too face lather and basically use only soaps...Good luck!

 

[lt114]

Thanks Greg! I'm leaning slightly toward the Chubby right now, but I'm ready to hear from some folks that own Thater 2 bands to convince me otherwise.

 

[alabamalawyer]

I own both and really like both. However, if you made me pick just one it would be the Chubby 2-band. I find the soft tips and excellent backbone in the Chubby 2 two-band to be just right. The Thater is an excellent brush, but I would recommend it only if you wanted softer tips. The Thater has very soft tips and very good backbone, but if you like a bit more firmness from the knot, I would suggest the Chubby2.

 

[Rudy Vey]

Thaeter! I have the two-band brush that SRP had made last year, and it is great, one of the best two-band hairs I have used. Mine is a fan shaped and second to my Rooney XL the softest brush in two-band I have. I have only one Simpson two band brush left, a Polo 8 which I think is the best Simpson brush I ever had.

 

[lt114]

Thank you Chris and Rudy! This is such a difficult decision.
It's 2 to 1 for the Chubby by my count so far.

 

[German]

Thäter bulb without a doubt as the first pick!!

Ok folks, I've decided my next brush purchase will be a Chubby 2 Two band or a Thater 2 band bulb.
I exclusively face lather soaps, so I'm looking for backbone and good density. I don't mind a bit of scritch. I have a Rooney Heritage 2XL and I really like it.

The recommendations here will make the difference in my decision.
Thanks in advance to everyone.

That's a given, but if you had to pick...
This is really about which one I'll get first.

 

[TauCeti]

I own both and really like both. However, if you made me pick just one it would be the Chubby 2-band. I find the soft tips and excellent backbone in the Chubby 2 two-band to be just right. The Thater is an excellent brush, but I would recommend it only if you wanted softer tips. The Thater has very soft tips and very good backbone, but if you like a bit more firmness from the knot, I would suggest the Chubby2.

I like the octagonal Thater handle more than I like the one on the Chubby two, but in terms of knot feel I completely concur.

Either way both are great brushes and you can't go wrong whichever you choose.

 

[drm20]

Just got the Thater 2 band two days ago and love it! The backbone is excellent so if you're a face latherer it will work perfectly and the tips are extremely soft. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Good luck!

 

[lt114]

This is a close call. I have large hands, so the handle on the Thater might be difference maker.

 

[Mr. Scruffy]

Thater 2-band bulb

 

[TallyShave]

I sold a Thater 2 Band about a year ago on BST. It was literally the only thing I have sold on BST that I have really regretted. To the point that it was just eating me up. I recently purchased another Thater 2 Band and all is right in the world again. Might just be the perfect shaving brush.

 

[celestino]

Chubby 2

 

[lt114]

I count 5 for Thater and 3 for CH2. It's looking like Thater right now. I'll wait and see if the CH2 closes the gap vote wise.

 

[vocalistbob]

If you need a slightly larger handle, do what I did - go for the Thater 4292 series instead of the 4125.

 

[MaxP]

The Thater 4292 is on my wish list. It would be helpful if you'd get one and post that it doesn't work for you...and then sell it to me.