The Golden Nib Knot Softness Grade

[fidjit]

In anticipation of my new handle I'm already deciding what knot to put in it. Sad huh, don't have the handle, don't know what size knot or what loft I can set to without too much work

I currently have two Finests ( one bulb and one fan ) and a Silvertip. Now I don't like the Silvertip, it's too scritchy and this handle never sees much action ( I really should sell it but I cant bring myself to sell anything shaving related , so maybe another reknot's in order ). I do love my Finests ( set at 45mm loft ) .

I think this handle is kinda special, so rather than end up with 3 Finest knots want to go the next "level".........

As far as I can see in terms of softness Tony's knots go:

1. UK Super
2. Super
3. UK Silvertip
4. Silvertip ( Grade A )
5. Finest
6. Silvertip

I have emailed Tony but would love feedback from the B&B collective who have tried them as well............

 

[Seraphim]

In anticipation of my new handle I'm already deciding what knot to put in it. Sad huh, don't have the handle, don't know what size knot or what loft I can set to without too much work

I currently have two Finests ( one bulb and one fan ) and a Silvertip. Now I don't like the Silvertip, it's too scritchy and this handle never sees much action ( I really should sell it but I cant bring myself to sell anything shaving related , so maybe another reknot's in order ). I do love my Finests ( set at 45mm loft ) .

I think this handle is kinda special, so rather than end up with 3 Finest knots want to go the next "level".........

As far as I can see in terms of softness Tony's knots go:

1. UK Super
2. Super
3. UK Silvertip
4. Silvertip ( Grade A )
5. Finest
6. Silvertip

I have emailed Tony but would love feedback from the B&B collective who have tried them as well............

The regular silvertip has always felt scratchy to me.

I went to the UK silvertip, or maybe it was a UK super, and it is awesome. Well worth the extra $$$ over plain silvertip.

 

[ssultan]

Ian, I have the finest and the silvertip Grade A...I prefer the Grade A for it's backbone for soaps and super soft tips for face lathering. My finest was used a few times and then gifted to a relative. I have the UK super silvertip heading my way from a really great B&B member...if you wait a few days I'll let you know how it goes

 

[fidjit]

Here's Tony's reply

( Quick service as always)

1. UK super, Super, UK silvertip, silvertip grade A - all about the same, soft not scratchy In a blind test, would be hard to tell them from one another

2. Finest

3. silvertip, Best

if you wait a few days I'll let you know how it goes

Brush is probably still 2 weeks away from Canada...so I've got time . Thanks.

 

[ssultan]

Well, hopefully it ain't two weeks Ian! I suspect another 5 working days and I should have it in my hands...will lather it up right away and report back!