I need a 21mm knot for a brush that I have. What is the best one around?
Thanx!!!
Charlie
Thanx!!!
Charlie
Depends. How do you want to use it? What brush do you have now, and what do love/hate about it?
You don't want to buy just any silvertip knot, because many of the machine tied knots will be trimmed to give them the bulbous shape. You want the hairs to remain untrimmed. I was searching for a hand made knot, with no trimming. I bought this knot (link above) from an e-bay seller in Arizona. After I received it in the mail, I looked at the hairs under a microscope to varify that they were untrimmed. The knot was as advertised. It produces a wonderful lather, and feels and looks great! I realize the size is not what you're looking for, but this seller may have other knots closer to your size. If you can't find a 21mm knot, I'd recommend buying a 22mm, and using a dremmel, or hand sand, to open your brush a little, if there's enough room on top for a 22. Here's a picture of the brush I made with this knot. I love it!
The only other brush that I have is an Art of shaving brush. I was in the market for what the top of the line replacement knot is.
I have done a bunch or research and The Golden Nib finest, grade A silvertip...
Most expensive doesn't necessarily mean best for you.
I've found that Silver tipped brush heads get to floppy for my liking and that the less expensive grade of Badger are more to my liking.
I'm using one of Tony's 22 mm Black Badger knots as my daily brush.
Those are some fine looking brushes. Really nice.