is this gap that is forming in the knot due to normal break-in for a synth or am i handling it too forcefully? i never use water that is too hot and there has not been any bristle loss, its just formed a gap as pictured.
Is This Normal Break-In?
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No need to break in a Synth.
Is the brush in the pic completely dry or was it used and is still damp?
Do you bowl or face lather?
Tuxedo knot?
Could be that you are pushing down too hard.
Is the brush in the pic completely dry or was it used and is still damp?
Do you bowl or face lather?
Tuxedo knot?
Could be that you are pushing down too hard.
My guess would be some center bristles folding over onto each other. If you have a wide-toothed comb, you might be able to straighten everything out. A couple strong shakes might also help. I wouldn't say "rough handling" is an issue during use, especially if you comb for 5 seconds after use.
You don't need to press very hard to get good lather, lather is generated mainly at the tips of the bristles. You can also go back and forth instead of in circles. Just be patient, it should work and you will get less foamy lather. You aren't trying to whip egg whites.
If you want a brisk massage, try a soaked loofah!
If you want a brisk massage, try a soaked loofah!
I'm thinking like the guy in post #2, is the brush in the picture complety dry? It should fill in when dry. If not and it doesn't get any worse, I would not worry about it.
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its dry in the picture; i bowl lather. not sure what a tuxedo knot is but the brush is a simpson trafalgar t3. im thinking ive been pushing down to hard.
ill try this
yknow initially when i first started using a brush i thought i was babying it too much so i started to press harder more often during the lather process because it seemed to be making a difference. guess i shouldnt doubt my instinct.
It's fine to push a bit, but not too hard. There's a middle ground. You just need to mix and agitate the soap & water. Pushing too hard can lead to the doughnut hole problem over time, though that seems to happen more often in natural hair brushes.
You can push with enough weight to make the brush splay a bit. Beyond that is asking for trouble.
Isn't this the 3rd T3 in the last year that has had this problem?
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Simpson - Trafalgar T3 concern
I have noticed a number of pictures of Simpson - Trafalgar T3 brushes showing a “Donut hole” in the center of the knot. Most of those pictures are on the “ What did you use today” threads. I know this can happen when too much pressure is used when splaying the knot, but it seems to show up more...
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I think Simpsons made it right for @awk_m4
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hmm if i notice mine starting to look like these i will definitely contact simpson. im definitely not as rough with it as it sounds like some of those users are/were.
in any case, @desertcat suggestion to comb it has it looking basically normal again.
They did! I opened a case and sent some photographs. Anna at Simpson asked that I send my T3 in for analysis. In exchange they mailed out a replacement.Isn't this the 3rd T3 in the last year that has had this problem?
Simpson - Trafalgar T3 concern
I have noticed a number of pictures of Simpson - Trafalgar T3 brushes showing a “Donut hole” in the center of the knot. Most of those pictures are on the “ What did you use today” threads. I know this can happen when too much pressure is used when splaying the knot, but it seems to show up more...
I think Simpsons made it right for @awk_m4
But first, wash and rinse thoroughly to ensure it's not an unlikely soap buildup before contacting Simpson.
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Thom
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