As I have become a 2 band lover I finally decided it is time to check out the TGN Finest knot vs. my preferred Thäter, Simpson and Rooney (T/S/R) 2 band brushes. I talked with Rudy Vey and asked him for a "R7" handle in Jade with the TGN Finest knot that turned out to be 25/52mm. Rudy - as always - was great to work with and the brush turned out great. I had asked him to pick me a nice and soft knot as I cannot handle any scritch.
I gave it a ride this morning and it is indeed a nice face lathering brush. After one use a final judgment it not yet possible. But the brush compares fairly well vs. its more pricey competitors. Just a hint of scritch when building lather with a circular motion on the face. That is the only shortfall vs. my T/S/R 2 bands But this may subside with more use. The knot is well made, density is medium with good lather release.
Face feel is soft but not as soft as T/S/R competition. So I like the brush (and the handle is gorgeous) - but the knot has me not yet convinced compared to T/S/R...
Below some pictures...
I gave it a ride this morning and it is indeed a nice face lathering brush. After one use a final judgment it not yet possible. But the brush compares fairly well vs. its more pricey competitors. Just a hint of scritch when building lather with a circular motion on the face. That is the only shortfall vs. my T/S/R 2 bands But this may subside with more use. The knot is well made, density is medium with good lather release.
Face feel is soft but not as soft as T/S/R competition. So I like the brush (and the handle is gorgeous) - but the knot has me not yet convinced compared to T/S/R...
Below some pictures...
You and I sir, are kindred spirits...
