Wald A1 Synthetic Brush

[anoop]

I used to own the L'Occitane branded Plisson synthetic. While the tips were very soft, it irritated my skin when splayed during regular use. Also, the knot came unglued from the handle pretty early on. So it was a dud for me, unfortunately

I had the same thing happen to me but within weeks of buying it so I complained and they sent me a replacement.

Now that you mention it, if I splay it, I do find that it irritates the skin so I only splay when starting out to spread the cream, other than that it’s most side-to-side brush strokes. I thought that would be the case with all brushes. But you are suggesting that’s not the case with Wald.

Hope they offer a more traditional handle, then I may be tempted to get one and try.

 

[Arsene_Wenger1]

What shaving cream is in this photo?

NATURÀLIA. NO FRAGANCE. PINK CLAY + 4% MACADAMIA OIL - by an artisan called ITAKHA Saboneria tradicional, who can be found over on IG. I have also bought a couple of his soaps, which are very good together with his Anti-Age Shaving Balm, which is also highly recommended.

 

[muzichead]

Hope they offer a more traditional handle, then I may be tempted to get one and try.

Don't hold your breath waiting for this to happen as the handle is just as special as the A1 knot that makes up a Wald brush and nowadays is all about branding!! Not to say he will never because just in the last year he's come out with 2 new handles I don't think you'll ever see a traditional handle or anything other than resin from Wald. I was set to order a Stratos handle for the longest time and then he released the Calyx and I can confirm its one of the best handles I've used to date so far. I hope he has some color combo's set for the future but if not I'm just fine with what I have...

 

[lu20vt]

NATURÀLIA. NO FRAGANCE. PINK CLAY + 4% MACADAMIA OIL - by an artisan called ITAKHA Saboneria tradicional, who can be found over on IG. I have also bought a couple of his soaps, which are very good together with his Anti-Age Shaving Balm, which is also highly recommended.

Thank you , I missed this post

 

[SeaDiving]

I used my calyx today after a short break. Clearly the best brush I own. The handle is so nice to use, and the knot so soft on the skin. I contemplate getting an A1 now.

 

[PineTopPete]

I need to get me one of those.

 

[APBinNCA]

I need to get me one of those.

You miss spelled three, they are like Pokemon around here! Good luck catching a drop so you can get your first, it took me over a year.

 

[muzichead]

 

[lu20vt]

Last drop I've got a Raven Nimbus on the way

 

[vitryzx]

Last drop I've got a Raven Nimbus on the way

Grats that one looked really good. Does anyone happen to know if the Calyx's are just randomly dropped? I was under the impression they were supposed to be more 'in-stock' than A1's.

 

[SinCityAg]

Drop was announced a bit too early for those on the US West Coast. When I woke up, all the brushes I would have been interested in were sold. The Vintage Red, Vintage Deep Sea, and Sleeping Tiger look amazing.

Congrats on the raven nimbus, such a classic brush. It looks great!!

 

[muzichead]

What a joke this drop was!! I just don't get it... 8 29mm brushes for his drop? That is just wrong. Why even have a drop at all? I was at one point wanting a 29mm but at this point I think I'm out all together... He just shouldn't even waste out time for anything less than 20 brushes at least!!

 

[Hannah's Dad]

What a joke this drop was!! I just don't get it... 8 29mm brushes for his drop? That is just wrong. Why even have a drop at all? I was at one point wanting a 29mm but at this point I think I'm out all together... He just shouldn't even waste out time for anything less than 20 brushes at least!!

He spared you from getting booted from the sabbatical …

 

[muzichead]

He spared you from getting booted from the sabbatical …
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You do have a pont there!!

 

[tomas1870]

New hybrid A1 knot

Wald Shaving on Instagram: "Introducing the Hybrid A1 knot! I guess there is not much to say about the hybrid knot here😅. This knot is a fusion between a fan and a bulb shape and is set at 52mm (fan is set at 51mm, bulb at 53mm). I think this is a n

37 likes, 2 comments - wald_shaving on May 20, 2024: "Introducing the Hybrid A1 knot! I guess there is not much to say about the hybrid knot here😅. This knot is a fusion between a fan and...".

www.instagram.com

 

[SeaDiving]

New hybrid A1 knot

Wald Shaving on Instagram: "Introducing the Hybrid A1 knot! I guess there is not much to say about the hybrid knot here😅. This knot is a fusion between a fan and a bulb shape and is set at 52mm (fan is set at 51mm, bulb at 53mm). I think this is a n

37 likes, 2 comments - wald_shaving on May 20, 2024: "Introducing the Hybrid A1 knot! I guess there is not much to say about the hybrid knot here😅. This knot is a fusion between a fan and...".

www.instagram.com

Very interesting! I only have the calyx but considering the A1 which one was the most appreciated the bulb or the fan?

 

[Mr. Shavington]

I was travelling last week but I’ve used my Wald J4 badger now. I think it has really made a difference that Jannik took the hair treatment process in-house, and my feeling is that he does it better. He clearly took his time to optimize the process before releasing J4 and I think it’s as obsessively perfectionist as everything else Jannik does. The hair tips on this J4 are significantly softer than J3 but the knot has no clumping or crustiness when it dries, and no gel-like feeling in use. There is plenty of backbone but the knot is less stiff than the J3 and it splays a bit easier. This is just the way I like it.

I know it is very expensive at €500 but if you like this kind of soft-tipped, natural feeling, dense, backboney artisan brush then there is nothing but quality here.

 

[willk93]

Very interesting! I only have the calyx but considering the A1 which one was the most appreciated the bulb or the fan?

I love my fan-shaped knot for how easily it splays and the full face coverage it provides

 

[Dtownvino]

I was travelling last week but I’ve used my Wald J4 badger now. I think it has really made a difference that Jannik took the hair treatment process in-house, and my feeling is that he does it better. He clearly took his time to optimize the process before releasing J4 and I think it’s as obsessively perfectionist as everything else Jannik does. The hair tips on this J4 are significantly softer than J3 but the knot has no clumping or crustiness when it dries, and no gel-like feeling in use. There is plenty of backbone but the knot is less stiff than the J3 and it splays a bit easier. This is just the way I like it.

I know it is very expensive at €500 but if you like this kind of soft-tipped, natural feeling, dense, backboney artisan brush then there is nothing but quality here.

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I think the Stratos handle (and this color way) looks great in it! Since I’m a bowl latherer I have found the Nimbus not ideal due to the shape.

 

[tomas1870]

I think the Stratos handle (and this color way) looks great in it! Since I’m a bowl latherer I have found the Nimbus not ideal due to the shape.

That's helpful info. I tend to use bowl more and more so if I would accept prise of Wald A1 (in EU so +20%) I would take stratos and new hybrid knot.. still some psychological barrier for me to spend 300€ for synthetic brush..