And we want pictures when they arrive. They do sound good enough to break GRUME for!
Best,
Guido
Best,
Guido
I have owned the Zenith Manchurian before and is an incredible brush for the cost, I have never owned a Simpson’s Chubby 2 Manchurian, the one I had was a 2 band Silvertip which is totally different. But you have yourself a great brush and handle shape enjoy.The Zenith Manchurian Chubby arrived yesterday. Compared with the Paladin, the tips are prickly but not in a bad way. I expect this prickliness might disappear after a good break-in period? There’s plenty of backbone but it still splays without much effort, which is pleasantly surprising. There’s great face scrubbing/massage action, more so than any synthetic I’ve used. At 28mm, it’s also a huge knot, so great for 3017’ing a soap. In all, a definite keeper. Did I mention I love the color and shape of the handle? I can’t believe it retails for $98! Does anyone know how it compares with a Simpson Chubby? @SgtCrppls — I think you may have owned this brush at one point, yes?
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Searching for feedback on the Paladin High-rise Beehive I came across your updates on it. We seem to be heading down some similar paths on the brush front (less the Shavemac). Can you comment on the handle ergonomics of the brush? Primarily wondering how it handles in bowl lathering but welcome any feedback or thoughts. My normal preferences would be towards the Chief or PK-47 but something about this handle shape is appealing.50th birthday shave in and without further ado, here’s the long awaited brush reveal.
During the last Sue Moore Memorial Fundraiser, I was taken away by the beauty of the Paladin Honey Noir Beehive, and while I didn’t win the auction (it sold for a wonderfully crazy amount), I was determined to buy one if it ever became available, and the wait was worth it, because I managed to snatch an even better high-rise version! This brush is a work of art! Pictures can’t describe its beauty.
I was very hesitant to purchase a badger brush, and while a synthetic option was available, I decided against it because of past negative experiences with some synthetic knots and because a Paladin wouldn’t be a Paladin without badger hair.
I ‘prepped’ the knot to make sure it was ready for today’s shave, and the brush certainly didn’t disappoint. The face feel is similar to the Mühle STF, and there was more than enough lather generated for a 4th and even 5th pass. Flow through was excellent.
Overall, I’m very happy with this gift to me. Paladin certainly makes very beautiful brushes, and I wish they offered make the Mühle STF knot as their standard synthetic.
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The ergonomics are great. Being a taller brush (high-rise), it works for bowl lathering by holding the brush near the base. But it also works great for face lathering; I hold the brush by the beehive and bury the base into the palm of my hand.Searching for feedback on the Paladin High-rise Beehive I came across your updates on it. We seem to be heading down some similar paths on the brush front (less the Shavemac). Can you comment on the handle ergonomics of the brush? Primarily wondering how it handles in bowl lathering but welcome any feedback or thoughts. My normal preferences would be towards the Chief or PK-47 but something about this handle shape is appealing.
Thanks and you are reading my mind on material choice I am also planning Micarta for the Chief or PK47 but holding out for another drop/refresh on some of the patterns currently sold out. But, I saw some high rise beehive options in satin antique ivory and butterscotch. Something about their vintage aesthetic is calling me.The ergonomics are great. Being a taller brush (high-rise), it works for bowl lathering by holding the brush near the base. But it also works great for face lathering; I hold the brush by the beehive and bury the base into the palm of my hand.
That said, I buy brushes based on attractiveness and bristle performance. If I like the shape and feel of a brush, I make it work by adjusting my hold. For the few minutes it takes to lather the face, ergonomics shouldn’t matter unless there’s limited range of motion of the hand or fingers due to arthritis or other conditions.
I too like the looks of the Chief and PK47. My next Paladin purchase will be a Micarta in either of those two shapes. That said, I love my high-rise beehive!
I like to think it’s the Overlander, but ultimately you may be right.We won’t tell if you won’t. Sounds like your technique is improving in regards to cutting more whisker and less skin.
you may be right
I bought the G5C and had it shipped to Rudy. It’s set at 54, the highest that Rudy thought was reasonable; he talked me out of setting it at 56.So, RV has started offering G5C knots? That looks just like my 24mm in an AP handle, but set higher.