Rooney Heritage 2XL
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When they're in stock you can find them at Vintage Blades and Classic Shaving.
At the moment neither appear to have the 2XL in stock.
http://www.classicshaving.com/shaving-brushes/rooney-shaving-brushes.html?limit=all
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=170
At the moment neither appear to have the 2XL in stock.
http://www.classicshaving.com/shaving-brushes/rooney-shaving-brushes.html?limit=all
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=170
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Yes, as far as I know. Vintage Blades received a new shipment back in march.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/336331-New-rooney-heritage-stock-has-arrived!
Hope you find one.
Quite possible the best brush in the world.
Quite possible the best brush in the world.
I was lucky enough to find one, and win, on the 'Bay.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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I love mine. I bought one from the first batch a few years ago and it has never disappointed me.
Probably my favorite brush. However, on Classicshaving.com the measurements of the Stubby 1XL look excellent to me. It is very likely an excellent brush. I have a Stubby 2 (not XL) which is also one of my favorite brushes. However, it does not appear to me like Classicshaving carries the 2XL.
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I only have the Stubby 2.... amazing brush. Can't compare it to 2XL, though as I don't have that one.
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How does the 1XL compare to the 2XL? I'm going for broke on a Rooney brush. I'm fairly new to DE shaving (about 2 months) and currently have only one brush - a WD 22mm Silvertip. I like this brush, but have nothing to compare it to. What I find intriguing about the Heritage 2XL is both the softness and great backbone. If anything, my WD lacks in backbone - yet I like its softness. I probably bowl lather more than face lather, soap more than cream, but it's a mix. I really don't want to collect a lot of brushes, so I'm trying to make a wise decision on this second brush. For razors I've been using a Progress, but recently picked up a NEW OC and a Fatboy. I'll probably stop now with my razor collection (though eyeing an Aristocrat OC) too.
Aren't these brush very similar if not exactly the same as M&F brushes?
I was not happy with mine Because I do not care for very dense or very large brushes. That is a matter of personal preference. the quality of the brush was unmatched. Very soft hair, and a very high quality handle.
They will be quite similar. I had a 2XL Rooney and 2XL M&F at the same time. The Rooney was a fan shape and it seemed like it was slightly softer, but not by a whole lot. Very similar density and just about identical handle.
I have been trying to experience this brush for the longest time...it seems nobody wants to part with theirs....very difficult to find...
I ended up buying a 1XL about 6 weeks ago b/c the 2XL's were gone from Classic Shaving, some consider it small, but the 1XL is very comfortable to hold and the handle is very very well made, it just feels that way, there's no way to other describe it till you have it, but it just feels well made. I think that could be the same for all the Heritage line brushes that CS carries right now. I admit I haven't used it yet but from doing the typical cleaning of gently flicking the bristles, the hair is really tightly put together, the backbone is noticeable... your buying this brush because of its reputation that the knot is overfilled and the performance you'll get from it. My intention is to use this on the shallow soap bowls that quite a few mfg's use, it will be a problem b/c the brush isn't that deep into the bowl... I have a brush that's just only few mm higher than the 1XL's 83mm and I don't encounter any problems.
But before I bought the Rooney, the main draw for me was as I understood it, the 2XL had some splay and that the 1XL being shorter should have almost minimal splay during use, all subject to how much pressure you use of course. So it would be a true scrubby brush bowl lathering or face lathering if I develop into that.
But I have to say I don't want to have more brushes than there are days of the week, I envy those who do because you obvious have the space for it
So I want to have a 2-3 quality rotation so that it keeps things fresh for me...
But before I bought the Rooney, the main draw for me was as I understood it, the 2XL had some splay and that the 1XL being shorter should have almost minimal splay during use, all subject to how much pressure you use of course. So it would be a true scrubby brush bowl lathering or face lathering if I develop into that.
But I have to say I don't want to have more brushes than there are days of the week, I envy those who do because you obvious have the space for it
So I want to have a 2-3 quality rotation so that it keeps things fresh for me...
I've really been debating whether or not to purchase the 1xl or wait until the 2xl comes back in stock. Emailed classic shaving, hopefully they'll get some more in stock.
I kept meaning to do that just to really find out about the 2XL's but never got around to it.. hope there's some good news as all this talk about the 2XL and the fact that there's none to be had from any vendor is frustrating.
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I look forward to hearing the reply your receive from Classic Shaving. Thanks for emailing them.
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