Hello all, my BAD is kicking in again just wanted to see if anyone here has used the G5 synthetic knot by Maggard Razors before pulling the trigger on this higher priced knot. I am looking to get an idea of how much backbone it actually has, how scrubby it is and how much of a glue bump it has. Loft reccomendations would also be much appreciated (preference for backbone and scrub) Thanks.
Maggard Razors G5 Synthetic Knot?
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I have one (I got mine.through AP shave Co, but they're the same fibers). Here's my review
www.badgerandblade.com
In absolute awe of the new G5A
First, the AP G5A is not to be confused with the FS G5 that was also released recently. I'm amazed, boys. Amazed. The moment I picked up the brush it was immediately obvious just how similar the fibers are to the Muhle/EJ STF. Anybody who has used a STF will understand my enthusiasm. In...
www.badgerandblade.com
I have one (I got mine.through AP shave Co, but they're the same fibers). Here's my review
In absolute awe of the new G5A
First, the AP G5A is not to be confused with the FS G5 that was also released recently. I'm amazed, boys. Amazed. The moment I picked up the brush it was immediately obvious just how similar the fibers are to the Muhle/EJ STF. Anybody who has used a STF will understand my enthusiasm. In...
I’ve been reading that thread and have been quite curious about this brush. Is the Maggard G5 the same thing as a APshaveCo G5A? I confess, I like Maggard’s blue handles! And they’ve been a fantastic supplier of soaps for me.
Without better info, that’s what I was left to conclude. So I got the G5A from AP Shave and a handle I liked from Maggard.
Congrats, Ottertail.... Maggard does have some beautiful handles.
We will compare notes when we both get ours.
I have posted on the main G5 thread that I got a custom handle drilled only 10mm deep to put a 22mm G5 from Maggards in. What you should do is use rubber bands to pinch the knot to the depth that you think you want to set it and adjust accordingly. You can actually lather with just the knot and rubber band for grip! 
You guys ever figure out if the Maggards G5 is the same as the APShaveco G5A?
Nope! But I’ve been enjoying my G5A from APshave.
All I know for sure is that the G5A and G5C are not the same as the Muhle or Shavemac knots. If they are the same as other brands, I don't know.
Upping an old thread to see if anybody has any direct experience with the Maggard's G5 knots and can describe their characteristics. Maybe somebody can compare them to the classic (Plisson style) Magggard's synthetic knots and/or to Simpson Platinum/Sovereign knots (to mention knots that I have used).
I was thinking about buying either the 26 or the 28 mm.
I was thinking about buying either the 26 or the 28 mm.
I have the G5A from APShaveCo. I seem to remember that it is a 26mm knot. It is my second favorite knot. It is better than the Simpson Sovereign and the plisson knot that I have. It has just enough backbone, but not too much. It has very, very soft tips and is not at all scratchy. It lathers anything, creams, triple milled, croaps, anything with aplomb. It is a wonderful knot. It did take a good long while to break in fully. It went from third to second place for me, beating out a 38mm Shavemac fiber knot. The only knot I like better is the 25mm Mühle STF knot from Rudy Vey. For my face, the G5A (Same fibers as the C) is better than the badgers I had. The G5 and Badgers both have good points, but the G5 has more good things to consider.
Doesn't anybody here use them?
Here is my restored vintage brush with a 22 MM Maggards G5 knot. I like this brush I use it all the time. The knot is soft with some scritch. The knot does not feel as dense as my other synthetics. I think this helps it to splay better.
Thank you!
I ordered the 30 mm.
Very pleased. I do not have many synthetics to compare it to but it’s definitely the one I like most, together with a (completely different) Boti Mother lode.
Impressive how similar is to a good badger brush.
Very pleased. I do not have many synthetics to compare it to but it’s definitely the one I like most, together with a (completely different) Boti Mother lode.
Impressive how similar is to a good badger brush.
