Is it possible to order this knot with a handle set directly from oumo? I can't find a brush with this knot at oumo website.
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I don't know the answer, but I'm getting a Oumo fan knot set by @Rudy Vey in one of his handles.
We're working through the details. I'm waiting for him to complete his loft experiments before we finalize the design. I think he has one bulb available.
As soon as I get a photo, I'll post it here.
... Thom
With Oumo you generally buy the handle and knot separately and they will set the knot in the handle for you. You can add a message if you have any special requirements, or just to tell them to set the knot for you if it puts your mind at rest (though they do it automatically when you order a handle and a knot). I haven’t purchased from Oumo for some time but I always found Carry was extremely responsive and very much a can-do guy when it comes to any ideas or requests you have.
It all seems a bit confusing on the website, and the English translations aren’t perfect, but Oumo is much easier to deal with than you might expect. If you aren’t sure of anything just message them and they will help you out.
Nice to know. Thanks for the detailed information. Unfortunately I can't locate this knot on aliexpress site. I will contact them.
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Might be easier to use Oumo’s own website - as @Arsene_Wenger1 linked above.
Hi Rudy,
Do you find it close to the Mühle or not really in how it lathers and feels?
Best regards,
Mike
That knot only appears to be on the Oumo website at this point.
It is very close to the Muehle.
Just tried the Oumo combo with one of their handles. Got the price of 90 usd without shipping. Hmmm... I am having second thoughts now about getting one.
At those prices, you should talk to Rudy. I'll bet there's less than a $10 difference in the delivered price (don't quote me, however), and no messing with potential import snafus and such.
Seconds ago, I finalized my order with him for a fan with a 55mm tall Tulip handle in jade. I think he has one bulb/hybrid knot left.
Can you tell that I'm psyched?
... Thom
Yeah that’s how much I paid and that’s why I tried to leave a helpful review so others can make an informed decision. Sorry that it didn’t work out at all, I am still giving it a chance since it’s paid for.
Yes. In my case it was a group buy from a Spanish Wet Shaving Forum (SCNHG), the total cost was 60USD, more or less 58€ (I live in Portugal/Europe), knot+handle+shipping, the shipping was more or less two weeks from China to Portugal.
On the way from Rudy:
Uncharted territory for me but I agree with 54.
... Thom
- 25mm Oumo Fan (actual 27mm)
- Tulip handle (55mm)
- Set at 54mm
Uncharted territory for me but I agree with 54.
... Thom
Hope this works out for you Thom. I don't know why that knot looks different than mine, it might be the rubber bands Rudy uses when glueing the knot. I need to get a measurement of the loft on mine, but I think it's pretty similar.
Oumo, at what height do you normally glue the tuft? 55mm
I'm tempted to order one,but not Fan but Bulb
I'm tempted to order one,but not Fan but Bulb
This is the photo of the test fit at 54, before gluing the knot in place. I don't think that makes a difference, but it's worth mentioning.
Perhaps Oumo bores a slightly smaller or larger diameter hole?
Also, I'll bet it's a camera angle/parallax/focal length thing, as the 54mm knot appears to be longer than the 55mm handle in Rudy's photo.
As of yesterday, Rudy had one bulb looking for a home. Jus sayin'
... Thom
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No rubberbands here, just the knot in the handle (not glued in yet) at loft
no, the bulb is already spoken forThis is the photo of the test fit at 54, before gluing the knot in place. I don't think that makes a difference, but it's worth mentioning.
Perhaps Oumo bores a slightly smaller or larger diameter hole?
Also, I'll bet it's a camera angle/parallax/focal length thing, as the 54mm knot appears to be longer than the 55mm handle in Rudy's photo.
As of yesterday, Rudy had one bulb looking for a home. Jus sayin'
... Thom
How about some number:
Handle exit: 28mm, but there is quite a bit of room(maybe 27mm actual)
Loft: 53mm
Dry crown spread: about 80mm or so
Weight: 99g total(heavy)
I have my G5C in hand, a 24mm, and have been comparing the two. The two biggest observations are that the G5C is lower density regardless of knot size and the fibres are noticeably springy as I remembered. In use, these two characteristics cancel each other out and provide good splay. The crown spread is just barely 75mm and I suspect the 26mm version would match the ST-1 in this measurement and provide more density because it is designed to fit in this handle that I have a 24mm. While the G5C doesn't feel like it would benefit from any more loft, the ST-1 definitely does. Dry, it bends and contorts the same way as it does with lather and has to be forced to keep it splayed. Yet the fibres aren't nearly as springy, they can be hand shaped like a badger knot. I would like 2 more mm, but that would be pricey to accomplish. I am reluctantly coming around to understanding Rudy's recommendations for synthetic knot loft, I was imposing my badger knot understanding in the past because I was afraid of getting a mop.
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