Source of Fan knots?

[ks6c]

I've restored a number of brushes and TGN has been the source of all of the knots - love their stuff and Customer Service. Since I am restoring these for my use, I've used just about every type offered so I can have the range of tools to fit my mood in every morning:

One of the knots purchased and set in a Rubberset 400 was a 24mm Finest Fan, and all I can say is I'M IN LOVE WITH THE FAN! And that has set me off in a search for other grades of badger in a Fan. TGN also offers the 24mm Fan in Super and I will definitely be buying one, but I'd really like to find a 24mm Fan in Silvertip or HMW, too. Whipped Dog doesn't show any Fan knots, ebay returned 3 listings but they were all finished brushes in Best, Shavemac offers 'em but I'm reluctant to spend 3-4X what other vendors typically charge.

I should add that I face lather exclusively, and the Fan is perfectly fit for purpose.

Where else should I be looking for Silvertip and HMW Fan knots?

 

[auk1124]

Don't know, but I echo your love of the TGN 24mm Finest fan. Really nice knot for face lathering.

 

[targa88]

You might want to try contacting Shavemac

 

[CigarSmoka]

First off, nice set of brushes! I'm envious!

I put a 21mm TGN finest fan in an Ever-Ready C-40 and love the thing! Great for soaps & face lathering but not so much for bowl lathering as it's a true lather hog and you can't tell if you have a good lather or not because it's all in the brush! I usually whip it up a bit in my scuttle & finish it by face lathering, then set the brush back in my scuttle to keep it warm. Love the spongy feel, soft tips, & strong backbone. They're great knots and a priced very nicely for what you get.

 

[Big Jim]

Take another look at TGN. Their web site says that their Super is Silvertip.

I have a Super Silvertip (someone else's, not TGN), and it is a wonderful knot.

The Super treatment is a bleaching / conditioning treatment that makes the tips even softer.

 

[ks6c]

I'll be buying the TGN Super too, Jim, but since I have 3 Rubberset 400s still to be re-knotted, I'm looking for Fans in higher grades as well. Just can't pull the trigger on the Shavemac knots with their prices because it's hard for me to believe they could be 3-4X better than the TGNs (the TGNs are that good!).

 

[azwetshaver]

Although it is more $ than TGN, Wet Shave Products sells knots. I have a 26mm Superfine and it is superb. Soft tips (softer than TGN Finest) with nice backbone. It's about as dense as a TGN Finest which I like.

 

[ks6c]

Although it is more $ than TGN, Wet Shave Products sells knots. I have a 26mm Superfine and it is superb. Soft tips (softer than TGN Finest) with nice backbone. It's about as dense as a TGN Finest which I like.

I see knots on their website, but no Fan knots - I'm specifically looking for high grade Fans to sweeten the line-up....

 

[labrax]

Oh the brush porn!!!!!! What a super looking carousel of brushes. I will need to get a knot or two in fan shape to try them out.

No need to put shrink tubing on the arms holding the brushes. I use one as well and they were marking the handles, so I put shrink tubing on them to solve the issue.

 

[ks6c]

2 Fans inbound - a Silvertip Standard and a Super Badger, both 24mm for 2 of the unfinished Rubberset 400s, and both from TGN. Love their Customer Service!

 

[Big Jim]

Make sure you tell us about the differences between them. I think you will prefer the Super.

 

[ks6c]

Make sure you tell us about the differences between them. I think you will prefer the Super.

We shall see!

 

[CigarSmoka]

I really like the premium silvertip I set into my EJ handle but plan on using a super for my next brush. Let us know how it is!

 

[Klopstick]

The Finest Fan is possibly their best knot. You'll be hard pressed to locate something better, but if you do, we want to know!

 

[ks6c]

The Finest Fan is possibly their best knot. You'll be hard pressed to locate something better, but if you do, we want to know!

+100!


l to r: Silvertip, Super Badger, Finest Fan - bigger, denser, more backbone even with a higher loft.

 

[targa88]

How is the face feel of the Finest Fan?

 

[ks6c]

How is the face feel of the Finest Fan?

I like it a lot, and that's with everything from a Black Badger to High Mountain White available in the line-up. It gets used ~3 days/week.

 

[bakerbarber]

I really like it too. ks6c explains it pretty well and my experience is similar.

Set my 24mm TGN Finest Fan into a beehive handle Rudy Vey made for me. I set it pretty low with the loft.

Exclusively face lather and this knot just keeps getting better and better every day I use it. It just really keeps surprising me it's that enjoyable to use. Not trying to shake pom poms and be a fanboy, but for the price, it's a tremendous value as it's really hitting the sweet spot in performance.

Here it is next to my PJ1 in Best.

 

[CigarSmoka]

How is the face feel of the Finest Fan?

Awesome. I easily use it 10-1 over my silvertip. Good backbone for soaps or face lathering but the tips are still soft on the face. It feels more like a sponge than a brush to me.

 

[bakerbarber]

Ever tried Envy knots from the guy on Etsy?

They're expensive but he sells fans and bulbs.

I'd like to try the Envy White but it's pricey. 24mm is $56 shipped.

Like twice the TGN Finest 24mm fan.

I'd like to hear from someone who has one before spending that much.