The Beehive

[NSmalls]

The Beehive is my favorite shape of all time. I am a face latherer and I consider the shape to be ergonomic, and aesthetically pleasing. I have two of them - one Morris & Forndran, and one Rudy Vey. I received my RV in August, and my M&F yesterday. I was very excited to receive both of them and they are two of my favorite brushes in my collection. The RV is a TGN Finest knot, 25.6x49mm bulb. The M&F contains Lee's famous Blonde Badger, at 24.5x51mm fan. Here are some pics for your enjoyment.

Rudy's pic

RV Beehive with brick Cella lather

M&F unused

M&F with brick Cella lather

Brushes side by side, with M&F in bloom

 

[cooltide]

nice looking brushes but i'm still no not sure about the bee hivehttp://www.shavemac.com/images/product_images/original_images/1821_0.jpg

 

[Icebear]

I have an RV beehive on my to do list .
Which of the handles do you like better the RV or the MF?
Just from the pic I'd say the RV has more of a hand made personal character to it (which I prefer) and the MF is machine shaped perfect. Obviously the knots are pretty different in shape, how's the performance and feel on the skin ?

 

[blzrfn]

I'm a fan of the beehive shape as well. I merged two brushes (Vie-Long and Frank's finest) to achieve this face lathering monster.



I like it so much I bought another used Vie-Long to do a similar transformation. I still haven't decided which knot to put in the new project though.

 

[NSmalls]

I have an RV beehive on my to do list .
Which of the handles do you like better the RV or the MF?
Just from the pic I'd say the RV has more of a hand made personal character to it (which I prefer) and the MF is machine shaped perfect. Obviously the knots are pretty different in shape, how's the performance and feel on the skin ?

Wow that's a difficult question to answer. Without getting out my caliper, I can say that these handles are very close with slight differences. The bulbous section on the M&F is a little bit wider than the RV. The bottom ring on the RV is a little bit longer. The workmanship on both handles is very precise. As for the knots, I would say that they both have different face feel based on the whole fan vs. bulb thing that is going on. Both are very soft with a good amount of scrub. The RV feels like it has more concentrated scrub, while the M&F covers a little bit more area.

I'm a fan of the beehive shape as well. I merged two brushes (Vie-Long and Frank's finest) to achieve this face lathering monster.

I like it so much I bought another used Vie-Long to do a similar transformation. I still haven't decided which knot to put in the new project though.

That looks awesome Dave! Have you considered a TGN Finest?

 

[TheLegalRazor]

Congratulations on a beautiful pair of brushes.

 

[blzrfn]

That looks awesome Dave! Have you considered a TGN Finest?[/QUOTE]

First, thank you! I am a fan of TGN Finest, for sure, but already have a few in my collection. I was considering his Super 2-band knot as a possibility though.

 

[NSmalls]

Congratulations on a beautiful pair of brushes.

Thank you very much!

First, thank you! I am a fan of TGN Finest, for sure, but already have a few in my collection. I was considering his Super 2-band knot as a possibility though.

I have never heard much about that. I wish you luck with it!

 

[shave/brush]

Nice looking brushes. You got me thinking about getting one and I really don't need another brush.

 

[Okla1911]

Beautiful brushes! Ever since I found out beehive handles exist (2months ago) I have been obsessed with getting one. I even designed a custom handle for when I commission one! I'm torn on which badger knot to get as I only have boar brushes at the moment. I also can't decide on the handle color. Moonjava is calling my name though......

 

[KodiakAttack]

Definitely a favorite!

 

[brucered]

I've held the Vie-Long Beehive and found it to be very ergonomic, but have never lathered with one....yet.

Love the looks of these, not so much the Simpson, even if that is the original one. The Rooney and M&F's do it for me, they are the perfect Beehive shape.

Very nice pair of brushes.

 

[djh]

They are certainly lovely brushes. Enjoy!

 

[P Funk]

Sweet, Classic Ivory beehives.

Mind if I add a couple that are a bit different?...

 

[pbnj]

My rudy vey. Nice MF ^^^^^^

 

[Virgilio]

I really like that moon java.

 

[acissa]

Love the beehive. Here's my RV with a TGN knot.

 

[NSmalls]

Piyush I love that red coral M&F! Thank you for all the positive comments and I would enjoy seeing more of your Beehives!!!

 

[brucered]

Piyush I love that red coral M&F! Thank you for all the positive comments and I would enjoy seeing more of your Beehives!!!

The Red Coral is my favourite of the bunch too!

 

[P Funk]

Piyush I love that red coral M&F! Thank you for all the positive comments and I would enjoy seeing more of your Beehives!!!

The Red Coral is my favourite of the bunch too!

Thanks Nick + Bruce.
I do need to pick up an Ivory one in the Rooney/M&F style. That is the standard bearer.