Rooney 1/1, T&H Style I small - what is the difference?

[SirWhiskers]

I have my eyes on a Rooney 1/1 because the current 1/2 I have seems too big for me (not that I have too much experience with brushes or wet shaving in general).

I saw that T&H carries a brush that looks like a 1/1, they call it T&H Style I small but publish no specs for it, so I can't really tell if it's a Rooney or just looks like it.

How is a true Rooney 1/1 different from the T&H?

I also so some mention that even a Rooney 1/1 may be different depending on which vendor you buy it from. Is this true and if so why so much selection to confuse the consumer even when a product is called the same thing?

 

[Ignatius]

Yes, they appear to be the same thing and have been reported as such here.

The reason for the variance in brushes is that its a hand made, animal product; there will be some variance. However its probably less than you think; there was one vendor selling slightly shorter lofted Rooneys I believe at one time, but no more. There is also some small difference in listing sometimes that aren't reflected in the actual brushes.

 

[cfriend]

It is a topic of frequent discussion here. Truefitt sells rebadged Rooney and vulfix brushes. They are generally regarded as being a good alternative for the cost.

In regards to the Rooney variance, I believe (but could be wrong) it was vintage blades that had a run of short lofted 3/1s, but that was some time ago. As the post above me mentions there will always be a small degree of variance from brush to brush, simply from the nature of the product.

 

[tweedcab]

I posted some input to this a few days ago in that I called T&H and they confirmed with certainty that the whole "Firm" line are Rooneys and the style 1 is indeed style 1 that you would see at VB and the Classic is a style 3 that you would see at VB. In other words, yes the style 1 small is what we around here call a 1/1 and the Classic small is a 3/1. I got a Classic medium last week and it is without a doubt a 3/2. Your statement about the T&H branded Rooneys being a "good" alternative is a little soft. I paid $87.20 shipped for my 3/2 at T&H vs about $110 everywhere else. Sounds like a great alternative unless you need your brush to say "Rooney" on the side. I would purchase with confidence if you want the best price.

 

[cfriend]

unless you need your brush to say "Rooney" on the side.

unless it's a vintage genuine bone/ivory or butterscotch Rooney... I probably do that's just me though.

 

[tweedcab]

That's probably why a lot of people buy these two styles from other than T&H I would guess. I've just never been one to drop name brands between me and the guy in the mirror every morning. Now, if they would only brand a 3/1 Finest with T&H on the side I'd be a very happy camper

 

[Drubbing]

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I saw that T&H carries a brush that looks like a 1/1, they call it T&H Style I small but publish no specs for it, so I can't really tell if it's a Rooney or just looks like it.

How is a true Rooney 1/1 different from the T&H?

I also so some mention that even a Rooney 1/1 may be different depending on which vendor you buy it from. Is this true and if so why so much selection to confuse the consumer even when a product is called the same thing?

A vendor I have been in contact with has confirmed the only difference between the two is one has T&H on it.

 

[SirWhiskers]

Wow, lots of good info around here. Amazing tribal knowledge!