Custom TGN/Fat River Trading Company 22mm 2 Band Brush

[JRobinhood]

After seeing the really cool handle from Fat River Trading Company in this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...iber-Knot-in-brush-Also-a-Wee-Scot-competitor) I had to buy one. My original plan was to buy a Muehle "Silvertip Fibre" synthetic knot, however it was starting to reach into the Simpson/Shavemac range by the time everything would be done so I decided to go with a TGN 22mm 2 Band knot instead and the handle is white teak wood. I'm really glad I did, the brush kinda has a Semouge Owners Club 2 Band vibe going on for me and I really dig it. I lathered it up and I think this brush and I are going to be the best of friends soon. I'll update the review tomorrow once I've used the brush.

A note on Curt from Fat River Trading Company: Honestly he is one of the most genuine and kind people I have purchased something from. He worked with me along the whole process of making the brush to ensure I would be satisfied with the final product, including when I made the switch to a different knot. His price was EXTREMELY reasonable, I would not hesitate at all to order from him again. (I am not affiliated with Curt at all, just an extremely satisfied customer)

 

[seizure]

That's one sexy brush! Love the way the variations in the wood grain catch the light differently. Congrats on the acquisition.

I echo what you said about Curt. He was a pleasure to work with, and even when my handles arrived and I was getting squeamish about marring the finish while trying to drill it out slightly (I changed my mind after he had already shipped the handles), he sent me a lengthy note describing several ways I could tackle the problem without damaging the handle. Other vendors may have just said "well, good luck."

 

[jeffzeitlin]

Very nice - good luck with it

 

[Jnyboer]

Back up - you can buy the Muhle silver tip synthetic knots? I have one of the brushes. Love the knot; hate the handle.

Awesome brush, by the way. That shape is all class.

 

[JRobinhood]

Yeah you can, they used to be fairly cheap but I think they caught on and now it's almost $40 for the 21mm knot by the time they ship it to you.

 

[Cochese2323]

I have your brushes fat cousin. I got mine from bobfavour, but I couldn't help but notice how much the look alike

I love mine, the TGN Finest is awesome. Glad you are liking yours too!

 

[JaDo]

I have your brushes fat cousin. I got mine from bobfavour, but I couldn't help but notice how much the look alike

I love mine, the TGN Finest is awesome. Glad you are liking yours too!

nice!!

 

[JRobinhood]

I have your brushes fat cousin. I got mine from bobfavour, but I couldn't help but notice how much the look alike

I love mine, the TGN Finest is awesome. Glad you are liking yours too!

Hahahah that is really cool, they look almost exactly the same!

 

[Cochese2323]

That picture is actually pretty "flattering" for the brush. It is a 26mm knot. It's a fat little bastard, but does some great work.

 

[Cochese2323]

Here is a more realistic pic next to a tub of Tabac and a hefty Hart Steel straight

 

[MaxP]

TGN Finest knots are among the best there are. Congrats to you both.

 

[SliceOfLife]

What the hell soap is that? I've never seen any lather look like that. It looks like Insulation.

That handle looks like a pretty comfortable way to make a tall brush.

 

[JRobinhood]

What the hell soap is that? I've never seen any lather look like that. It looks like Insulation.

That handle looks like a pretty comfortable way to make a tall brush.

Yeah I was a little scared too, it's Kiss My Face Lavender, but even with a healthy amount of water it came out like that. It was sitting in my closet for about a year now so maybe that has something to do with the strange consistency.

It really is a great handle, my fingers fit in the dip perfectly and it makes the brush a joy to use.