I have not used a shaving brush before, so have only read some of these threads gaining info. I plan to start shaving with a double edged razor after many years using a cartridge razor and aerosol gel. To start I selected some cream in a tub, and will try different techniques to build lather. Bowl, hand, face, etc. I ordered a couple of badger knots to set in home turned handles. Both are 22m. One is a finest badger extra hair 2 band measuring about 60m above the knot. The other is a silvertip grade A measuring about 57m above the knot.
My question is what finished height above the handle will yield the best "all around" performance since I have no developed favorite lathering method yet. I assume that if I set the knot deeper into the handle it would yield a stiffer brush. Also the finest badger 2 band is firmer than the silvertip, so it may be able to stick out farther without being floppy. I may want to try soap in the future so probably shouldn't optimize the brush for cream. Or I could set up one brush for cream and the other for soap? Any suggestions are welcome, Thanks
My question is what finished height above the handle will yield the best "all around" performance since I have no developed favorite lathering method yet. I assume that if I set the knot deeper into the handle it would yield a stiffer brush. Also the finest badger 2 band is firmer than the silvertip, so it may be able to stick out farther without being floppy. I may want to try soap in the future so probably shouldn't optimize the brush for cream. Or I could set up one brush for cream and the other for soap? Any suggestions are welcome, Thanks
