Two Butterscotch Reknots Using Oumo SHD Two Band

[timwcic]

It been a few years since my last brush reknot. My itch started when I read about the Oumo SHD knots, so the order went in. I got a 24 and 26 two band fan, and when I open the package I was not disappointed. Out if the box they felt soft, dense, nice backbone, small glue bump and no swell. I chose two butterscotch Maid Rite brushes, a #44 and a #53. I have always had my eye on the #44 for reknot. A apple juice and butterscotch Bakelite handle with a hefty 1.5 dia x 2” tall measurement. Breakdown was straight forward, razor to give a haircut and a forstner bit to open up the socket. A few dry fits to get the loft were I like it. I also like a heavy brush, so two quarters went under each knot for weight. The 26 is set for a loft of 48-49mm and the 24 is set at 46-47mm. Lather test next

 

[ajkel64]

They look great. Good job.

 

[GAW9576]

Nice work those are beautiful handles. I haven't heard of Oumo knots, I'll have to look them up.

 

[RayClem]

Somewhere I read that the Maggard SHD knots might be produced by Oumo, but I do not know if that is the case. I have a 28mm Maggard and it is a fantastic knot. I hope the Oumo knots are just as good.

 

[timwcic]

Thank you all for the nice comments
Now that it is glued I combed it out and my first opinion is that the Oumo is a dense,quality constructed knot. It feels soft, decent backbone and the low scritch is at a comfortable level. Test lathered with Cella and they both ate it up. Knot loaded quickly and whipped the soap into a thick lather. Have not lost a hair yet and has no funky badger odor. On my palm, the tips are very soft with a stiff feedback, retaining enough soap for any shave. After rinsing clean, splayed nicely. So far, impressed, now to put into rotation

 

[GAW9576]

My friend just bought two of the Maggard 28mm SHD knots and I am making handles for them I get to keep one he gets the other. He also got a 26mm standard two band witch I have one of already that is my favorite so far.

 

[CigarSmoka]

Nice job on those, I’m digging the apple juice. I wish I could fine a similar color of dye that’s compatible with poly resin.

 

[ahoiberg]

Those turned out great!

 

[KeenDogg]

Those look awesome. I think you may have shown me the knot I'm looking for. I have a great handle to put one in.

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[BigJ]

LOVELY!!

 

[melyus]

Very Nice ...