Could it be a copycat? Not sure if it would make financial sense for Muhle to supply FS.
Could it be a copycat? Not sure if it would make financial sense for Muhle to supply FS.
The FR pur-tech knot looks similar in construction to any diy knot. The STF knot comes on that threaded base. Also, the pur-tech comes in way more sizes. It seems like it has to be a knockoff.
I received the brush in the last two weeks and shaved for about a week solid with it. It is a very wonderful brush, and I am very pleased to have received it! Thank you, @nav, for bringing this to our attention!
- Karve Diem, M. BOSC
Has anybody heard of or tried the Frank Shaving "Faux Finest" fibre?
Could you compare this FS knot with Yaqi Moka Express 24mm Mew Brown knot? Which one is better?
After reading this thread I am going to have to try the G4 brush. I love synthetic brushes, they are all I use. Thanks for the great review.
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SMURF
The G4 is wonderful indeed!
Please let us know how you get on with it.
Where can you get the g4? LinkThe G4 is wonderful indeed!
Please let us know how you get on with it.
Where can you get the g4? Link
Nice review. Just saw it and ordered the brush you have.
I will do that. I also read your review of the ds cosmetics long handled super soft brush, I was wondering how they are similar and different. Which is softer and splayes better. Oh how I love super soft brushes. Thanks for all the great reviews.
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SMURF
So Nav, where does that put the backbone on these compared to the ones you listed? I just have a Synbad and (tuxedo Yaqi) out of those.First off, the ds long handle is a tad cumbersome but that knot is extremely soft!
If you like ultra soft synthetics, both the ds and G4 will make you happy! The DS is 26mm and the G4 is 24mm.
Both have excellent splay, very natural but the DS feels a tad bigger on the face due to the larger knot.
Both knots are ultra soft and softer than all the other knots out there (tuxedo, synbad, boss, timberwolf, cashmere etc). I put the muhle STF (EJ STF and FS pur-tech), G4 and the DS in the "ultra soft" category. The muhle being the extremely expensive form, which I really can't consciously recommend when fibres like the G4 and the DS are now available.
So Nav, where does that put the backbone on these compared to the ones you listed? I just have a Synbad and (tuxedo Yaqi) out of those.
Thanks @nav, it sounds like I can't go wrong with either one. I am going to get the g4 for now. I have all the ones you mentioned but the boss and like them all but my favorites are the wolf whiskers blackwolf fan, cashmere and timberwolf. I look forward to testing it out for myself.
Happy shaves
SMURF