Brush of the Day 11/23/12
Today I used a custom brush. The handle was turned by Bob Quinn from Elite Razor. The knot is a WSP Super Silvertip (High Mountain White). It was like a wall of luxurious badger. That’s what a Chubby 1...
View ArticleShavemac 167-2B D01 2 Band in 20mm Knot Fan Shape
This is a small example from Shavemac. Well constructed, except for the quite noticeable glue bump. The D01 2 band hair is pretty similar in performance to Manchurian, but not as soft. It has more...
View ArticleThater 4125/1 Black Finest 2-Band Silvertip Bulb Shaving Brush, 24mm
Thater 2 Band is highly regarded; and for good reason. Soft tips with great backbone. Softer than SOC 2 band, but not as soft as silvertip and not quite gel-like in this author’s opinion. This brush is...
View ArticleSimpsons Duke 2 Super Badger Two Band
Simpsons 2 band hair wasn’t always great. In fact, it was down right bad in the not too distant past. But then, they picked up in quality and made this fine specimen of a brush. Truly gel-like tips,...
View ArticleMorris & Forndran Blue L7 in Silvertip
Called the L7 handle by people on the forums, this handle is a copy of the M7 handle by Simpson. Well, it’s copied for good reason. Because it is extremely comfortable to hold and is quite enjoyable to...
View ArticleThater 3 Band 49125/1 Plexi in Silvertip
A gorgeous and ergonomic handle from Thater. The Plexi is quite nice. Construction wise, only the glue bump is a flaw. The handle is gorgeous. The hair is very soft. It is enhanced like Shavemac’s...
View ArticleBest Straight Razor for a Beginner
This question inevitably is always asked by the person seeking to purchase a first straight razor. I’ve answered it countless times and usually in the same manner espousing the conventional wisdom of:...
View ArticleHow to Lather Mitchell’s Wool Fat (Ultralather Method)
Ultralather is a term coined on the TSN forums describing a soap heavy lather mixture. MWF is not normally suited to achieve a high soap to water ratio, usually giving a light & airy lather. By...
View ArticleBadger on a Jade Stick
The knot is a WSP SuperFine XD 32mm knot. Measuring in at just under 32mm, this brush is massive. Pre and post bloom pictures plus a density shot. Handle is a jade acrylic piece from Elite Razor....
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