Zenith Manchurian 2 Band Badger

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

My bad Jim, my " chrome ' handle is in fact aluminum and a different shape from the professional handle of yours. It has a 24.5 knot, and your post made me move it to tonights brush. I don't have a scale to weigh anything this small, but it is quite light, lighter than my aluminum handle Zenith boars, heavier than a plastic Zenith or Omega. My resin Manchurian has the tall "retro" handle in white . Now you have me back looking at the black handle M7 which has been pulling on me for awhile, in fact I even requested that style last year. I just looked, and my aluminum brush is the M6. I don't know how much longer I can hold out on the M7.

I know exactly which brush you're talking about with the aluminum handle. The eBay vendor calls it a "normal" handle.

Kitchen scales are very useful if you're into this hobby (and who isn't).

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Ice-Man]

Shall we consider the brushes I purchased from this vendor over that time frame?

Sorry Sir I did not mean to offend in any ways, it was only ment in a bit of banter.

 

[Uncas]

Sorry Sir I did not mean to offend in any ways, it was only ment in a bit of banter.

No worries my friend, and no offense taken. All humor welcome and appreciated, thank you.

 

[HighSpeedSpoon]

Got an email from Dr. Michael during dinner and just snagged this puppy a few minutes ago ...

Anticipation; it's keepin' me waitin'

 

[facetime]

Beautiful. Thanks for posting. Had been sorry I missed one of these originally so, seeing this, quickly jumped to “gentle shave” and managed to order one.

 

[Cino]

Good catch. A spectacular brush.

 

[Cino]

If looks even better with some patina!

 

[facetime]

+1 Cino Your posts were some of the ones that had me stalking these, lol

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

They sure don't order very many of these beautiful copper Manchurians. Three?

You are going to love this brush. It becomes a good bit softer as you use it. You'll love it more and more. Promise.

It takes a few uses to break in and you have to use it a few times to get used to the backbone which is a transplant.

If I could only keep one brush this would absolutely be one of the three I'd keep.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[facetime]

Looking forward to it. My biggest concern is whether it will have enough backbone.
Floppy and I never get along!

 

[facetime]

BTW Jim, what’s the OC in your photo - Fatip, Schone? Looks nice

 

[Uncas]

Looking forward to it. My biggest concern is whether it will have enough backbone.
Floppy and I never get along!

Floppy ain't coming with this brush!

 

[HighSpeedSpoon]

Beautiful. Thanks for posting. Had been sorry I missed one of these originally so, seeing this, quickly jumped to “gentle shave” and managed to order one.

You're very welcome. I'm glad it worked out for you.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

BTW Jim, what’s the OC in your photo - Fatip, Schone? Looks nice

Thanks.

Piccolo head, nickel plated, with a Gentile handle, chrome plated. Same as a Grande except for the mixed metals.

In my opinion, based purely on my experience, the Piccolo handle is not as good as the Grande handle. Good here means I get a much better shave with the Piccolo using the Grande handle than with the Piccolo and its own handle.

I recently discovered that I get better shaves with handles in a certain size range, or so it seems, which is very helpful information to me.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[drwevil]

This is my Zenith Manchurian brush and I love it.

And that Mitchell’s wool fat soap is the best soap I have both are great for face lathering.


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[jar_]

Jar,
Is that black brush horse or synthetic?

Horse.

 

[MiamiAngler]

I made an lmpulse buy of the copper to match my ATT Windsor. I have really cut back on my spending before seeing it.

 

[Uncas]

This is my Zenith Manchurian brush and I love it.

And that Mitchell’s wool fat soap is the best soap I have both are great for face lathering.


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Perfect.

 

[drwevil]

Perfect.

Yes it is a match made in heaven.
Face lathered the combo is wonderful


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[facetime]

Floppy ain't coming with this brush!

LOL - you are certainly correct about that Uncas.
Finally got around to using my new Zenith Copper 2 Band and it has some serious backbone - yet soft feel with a hint of scritch - in a good way. I do believe, this will ultimately be a very good face latherer for me.
Can't imagine anyone who likes firm, dense backbone not liking these brushes.

It did seem a little thirsty and demanding of more soap on the maiden voyage (treated it to a Santal Auster initiation ), so I am going to need to work it a few times to get the drill down correctly.

All things considered - Happy camper here.