Handle Ergonomics. What size and shape do you prefer and how do you hold it?
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I have a variety of them, but I much prefer the longer handles, 60+ mm; similar to this and I hold it almost completely in the palm of my hand.
I like handles with a variety of grip options ... to this end, the B&B Essential handle is the best there is.
Others that take honorable mention are the Semogue Owner's Club, although the knot is far too big for me and even the handle could be downsized about 20%, but keep the same profile.
The 2012 B&B LE, with a keyhole handle by Rudy Vey, is easy to hold in a number of positions.
About the only brush I have a hard time with the handle is the beloved Wee Scot. Its handle is too tiny to hold comfortably, the only option seems to be thumb and index finger grip. And to grip it like that gets tiring very fast. But I only use it perhaps once a month, so its not too bad. I couldn't see having it as my only every-day driver for that reason.
Others that take honorable mention are the Semogue Owner's Club, although the knot is far too big for me and even the handle could be downsized about 20%, but keep the same profile.
The 2012 B&B LE, with a keyhole handle by Rudy Vey, is easy to hold in a number of positions.
About the only brush I have a hard time with the handle is the beloved Wee Scot. Its handle is too tiny to hold comfortably, the only option seems to be thumb and index finger grip. And to grip it like that gets tiring very fast. But I only use it perhaps once a month, so its not too bad. I couldn't see having it as my only every-day driver for that reason.
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I have a variety of them, but I much prefer the longer handles, 60+ mm; similar to this and I hold it almost completely in the palm of my hand.
Oh. that's a beautiful looking brush!
I like something with a nice concave to it.
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The 11047, Shavemac, & Pro 49 all share a grip like this:
while the weight of the Shave Rev requires a higher grip:
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The 11047, Shavemac, & Pro 49 all share a grip like this:
while the weight of the Shave Rev requires a higher grip:
I usually pinch grip it by it's "Waist" on a kent BK4.
I agree with Celestino about the handle shape and grip on these M7-types, though I prefer a slightly shorter length for proper gripping. I've also found the standard handle that comes with Savile Rows and Shavemacs (412) to be comfortable, as well as the plexi handles (though they don't look it) offered by Thater (4376) and Shavemac (163).
I tend to hold different brushes in different ways, and even differently at different times. For example, I hold some brushes more by the bottom end while building a lather in a bowl but closer to the waist while painting it on my face. I noticed that some time ago. It happened without me even realizing it.
I've only come across a couple of brushes that I could not hold comfortably. The one thing they have in common is that they have narrower bottom end. I like a little flare or wider bottom.
I've only come across a couple of brushes that I could not hold comfortably. The one thing they have in common is that they have narrower bottom end. I like a little flare or wider bottom.
lOVELY!
My my preference is Simpson's Duke 2 held below the groove, just terrific IMO!
My my preference is Simpson's Duke 2 held below the groove, just terrific IMO!
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