T3 & The Big Brush Company

[Ad Astra]

"I like big BRUSH and I cannot LIE
What other shavers will deny
Twenty-six, twenty-eight mili-METER
You can't beat her!"

Recently came to the conclusion a large synthetic works best for me.

Simpson's T3 Trafalgar came yesterday. Now I already had parked in the stand a rotation of 26mm's: Techichi The Hive beehive and Yaqi's Mysterious Space. The Yaqi black marble shown is a 24mm, but fits the big synth bill as well.

T3 is called a 26mm, but think it's actually 28-29mm (per Maggard's calipers). It doesn't fit the stand that known 26's fit into. Anyways.

The Hive only came last week and its ergonomics are astounding. Many different grips are possible. Beehive, an ancient form, is genius in my opinion.

Both Yaqis are of course great. Nothing to add to that! Mysterious Space is great for this time of year when winter's stars are beginning to rise.

Only one shave in with the T3, but I almost ruined the lather - even squeezed out, it held more water than I judged! Interesting.

Here's some pix.

AA

 

[MelC]

I've got an inexpensive Tuxedo brush from WCS that stirs up a mean lather but flings it all over the bathroom and my ears when I use it. Maybe I'm just too enthusiastic in my application. I'm enjoying my 23mm badger a lot more.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Time for an F400?

 

[SharpieB]

I have a 30mm Yaqi Barber Pole and it is ridiculously large. Almost comically large. Not my favorite brush.

I seem to like 20-24mm best. I have no need for a 26-30mm brush and I face and bowl lather.

 

[Ad Astra]

Time for an F400?
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I recognize the one in the middle ... because it's so small, I thought it would be a good travel brush, but it takes too long to dry.

AA

 

[Multum in parvo]

The big one is a Razorock F400 34mm Synth
a Zenith boar unbleached
and the Omega Mixed Midget

 

[Ad Astra]

The big one is a Razorock F400 34mm Synth
a Zenith boar unbleached
and the Omega Mixed Midget

Neat!

The Omega Mixed Midget; I just have trouble with that one. Sounds great in theory.

F400 is truly a monster. I was considering the 30mm Yaqi, but think I'm really good for now with T3 and the Beehive.


AA

 

[Multum in parvo]

I use the F400 only to lather up my noggin in my face the 26mm Yaqi two band is plenty big for me.

I like the mixed midget nice scrub and can lather everything, also it holds enough for 3 passes. I only use it at home so no problems with drying it.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

I received a 400 silver handle on Monday. I haven't shaved with it yet, hoping to do so this afternoon after work. I lollygagged around too much this morning and would have been late to work. Now that my commute to work is only 20' I find myself lazing around in the mornings and going Holy Crap, I'm going to be late!

 

[Multum in parvo]

The aluminum ones are modeled after the Rubberset 400 with a 24mm knot, the F400 adds an additional 10mm to the knot and only comes in Ferrari Corsa red.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

The aluminum ones are modeled after the Rubberset 400 with a 24mm knot, the F400 adds an additional 10mm to the knot and only comes in Ferrari Corsa red.

I didn't see the red one, or I would have ordered it.

I went back to the Italian Barber and found the F400 red. Oh, I am so going to order that one. I just have to put a little time in between this one and that one so the LOTH doesn't get wound up.

I love red in all things except sports team colors.

 

[BigJ]

"I like big BRUSH and I cannot LIE
What other shavers will deny
Twenty-six, twenty-eight mili-METER
You can't beat her!"

Recently came to the conclusion a large synthetic works best for me.

Simpson's T3 Trafalgar came yesterday. Now I already had parked in the stand a rotation of 26mm's: Techichi The Hive beehive and Yaqi's Mysterious Space. The Yaqi black marble shown is a 24mm, but fits the big synth bill as well.

T3 is called a 26mm, but think it's actually 28-29mm (per Maggard's calipers). It doesn't fit the stand that known 26's fit into. Anyways.

The Hive only came last week and its ergonomics are astounding. Many different grips are possible. Beehive, an ancient form, is genius in my opinion.

Both Yaqis are of course great. Nothing to add to that! Mysterious Space is great for this time of year when winter's stars are beginning to rise.

Only one shave in with the T3, but I almost ruined the lather - even squeezed out, it held more water than I judged! Interesting.

Here's some pix.

AA

LOVELY BRUSH!! And a great line-up!!

 

[Ad Astra]

LOVELY BRUSH!! And a great line-up!!

People like T3; there's something to it.

The fibers are worth study. Somebody with a microscope might shed some light ...


AA

 

[sarimento1]

actually shaved once with my vulfix display brush!
but not recently!
36mm x 70mm. 7.5" overall.

 

[ajkel64]

Just found this, a little behind the times. Beautiful brushes Mike. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

"I like big BRUSH and I cannot LIE
What other shavers will deny
Twenty-six, twenty-eight mili-METER
You can't beat her!"

Recently came to the conclusion a large synthetic works best for me.

Simpson's T3 Trafalgar came yesterday. Now I already had parked in the stand a rotation of 26mm's: Techichi The Hive beehive and Yaqi's Mysterious Space. The Yaqi black marble shown is a 24mm, but fits the big synth bill as well.

T3 is called a 26mm, but think it's actually 28-29mm (per Maggard's calipers). It doesn't fit the stand that known 26's fit into. Anyways.

The Hive only came last week and its ergonomics are astounding. Many different grips are possible. Beehive, an ancient form, is genius in my opinion.

Both Yaqis are of course great. Nothing to add to that! Mysterious Space is great for this time of year when winter's stars are beginning to rise.

Only one shave in with the T3, but I almost ruined the lather - even squeezed out, it held more water than I judged! Interesting.

Here's some pix.

AA

You need a Razorock F400 Big Red to round it out.

 

[Ridgeback]

Yep...I Luv a Big Brush....Used my Shavemac that was supposed to be 28mm but is actually 31mm...And I Luv her!

 

[Ad Astra]

You need a Razorock F400 Big Red to round it out.

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Might happen. I am not done yet!

AA

 

[Ad Astra]

Just found this, a little behind the times. Beautiful brushes Mike. Thanks for sharing them.

After a week of using T3, I really do like the knot. Holds a ton of water or lather and dries quick.

But the handle may be a bit short for me. Fingers ride up and touch the knot. That's why I like the beehive so much.

AA

 

[Peterv1]

After a week of using T3, I really do like the knot. Holds a ton of water or lather and dries quick.

But the handle may be a bit short for me. Fingers ride up and touch the knot. That's why I like the beehive so much.

AA

Exactly my thoughts excellent knot but the handle is on the small side