One more
Here it is:
Handle is a bit nicer that I thought.
A pic after 1st pass (Haslinger Schafmilch)
The "bristle" is nice and soft, density ok, splays with no problem, 28mm doesn't feel too big, although I think that 24mm version should be great (especially with that nice handle).
Getting the knot out of this handle and using it in another handle would also be a good idea.
If I were after the knot, I would consider cutting the handle away from it.View attachment 983904 I’m still going to try to get the knot out though. Fingers crossed.
That’s the planIf I were after the knot, I would consider cutting the handle away from it.
After reading many reviews, I decided to get the G4 synthetic brush. That was 2 months ago... and here it is. I really like the look of the brush.
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I've lathered it couple times and here's my say on it.
It's got mid-high backbone. It feels soft and low-mid scrubby. Fairly dense.
It really reminds me of the Hawk knot/Roswell knot and the tuxedo knot. At this point, I'm wondering if the three are the same knots with just different cosmetics. That said, there might be small differences between the three but the feel is turning out very similar.
I think it was a good purchase. I did want something with less backbone but that was the risk that I took. I'll keep it in my rotation and make it look pretty in my den, haha.
IMO: AP ShaveCo. G5A SHD Premium Synthetic Knot is the new state of the art.Just wondering if this is still the state of the art in the world of synthetic shaving brushes (in terms of price/performance ratio) as we approach 2022. I have two of the G4 from FS (26mm & 20mm) and absolutely love them. In fact, I love the G4 knot so much I'm in the process of getting a customized 28mm with a handle of my liking. However I'm interested if there's a new player in the block that I'm not aware of. Anyways thanks for any reply. Cheers guys.
Just wondering if this is still the state of the art in the world of synthetic shaving brushes (in terms of price/performance ratio) as we approach 2022. I have two of the G4 from FS (26mm & 20mm) and absolutely love them. In fact, I love the G4 knot so much I'm in the process of getting a customized 28mm with a handle of my liking. However I'm interested if there's a new player in the block that I'm not aware of. Anyways thanks for any reply. Cheers guys.