(11-27-2021, 04:06 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:

(11-27-2021, 09:53 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: I have an Oumo Boar that is the best boar I've ever had. This Badger is just as amazing. Not the gel tip. My ONLY issue with the knot is it's TOO big for me to grab as often as I wold ifit was smaller. I think it's a 26mm but I swear it feels like a 30mm. No shedding, soft feel and dense pack on the knot giving it good backbone without being to stiff. I just can't remember which it was as there are so many varieties.

(11-27-2021, 11:48 AM)Wchnu Wrote: I understand the too big thought. I have a big ole maggards mixed know like that.

(11-27-2021, 11:58 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: I have one of those too I enjoy actually now but it is big. I have it in my Copper "Fluffy" Industries handle 

Thanks Dave I will definitely consider the Oumo knots known. I am making 2 horn handles right now and it just doesn't seem right to set a synthetic knot in a horn handle to me. So I've been trying to figure out what to use in them.
To big a brush?? I love my Maggards 28mm SHD. I did set it quite low to keep it as dense as possible though. It has pretty much the same bloom diameter as my Maggards 26mm standard density at a more standard loft.
I just set a 26mm mixed Badger Boar the other day and look forward to trying it soon.
I'm sure I've seen a picture of the Copper "Fluffy" industries handle but could you post another picture please and save me the searching.
BTW if either of you have any brushes that are truly to big for you to use let me know if you need to find them a new home.

(11-27-2021, 04:26 PM)Dave in KY Wrote:

(11-27-2021, 04:06 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Thanks Dave I will definitely consider the Oumo knots known. I am making 2 horn handles right now and it just doesn't seem right to set a synthetic knot in a horn handle to me. So I've been trying to figure out what to use in them.
To big a brush?? I love my Maggards 28mm SHD. I did set it quite low to keep it as dense as possible though. It has pretty much the same bloom diameter as my Maggards 26mm standard density at a more standard loft.
I just set a 26mm mixed Badger Boar the other day and look forward to trying it soon.
I'm sure I've seen a picture of the Copper "Fluffy" industries handle but could you post another picture please and save me the searching.
BTW if either of you have any brushes that are truly to big for you to use let me know if you need to find them a new home.

My large knot is in a ferrule for the Rubberset and you ain't getting that   I always use marine grade silicone so they're easy to change. If I pull t out, I'll let you know. Here's my Fluffy Industries brush....

(11-27-2021, 04:06 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:

(11-27-2021, 09:53 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: I have an Oumo Boar that is the best boar I've ever had. This Badger is just as amazing. Not the gel tip. My ONLY issue with the knot is it's TOO big for me to grab as often as I wold ifit was smaller. I think it's a 26mm but I swear it feels like a 30mm. No shedding, soft feel and dense pack on the knot giving it good backbone without being to stiff. I just can't remember which it was as there are so many varieties.

(11-27-2021, 11:48 AM)Wchnu Wrote: I understand the too big thought. I have a big ole maggards mixed know like that.

(11-27-2021, 11:58 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: I have one of those too I enjoy actually now but it is big. I have it in my Copper "Fluffy" Industries handle 

Thanks Dave I will definitely consider the Oumo knots known. I am making 2 horn handles right now and it just doesn't seem right to set a synthetic knot in a horn handle to me. So I've been trying to figure out what to use in them.
To big a brush?? I love my Maggards 28mm SHD. I did set it quite low to keep it as dense as possible though. It has pretty much the same bloom diameter as my Maggards 26mm standard density at a more standard loft.
I just set a 26mm mixed Badger Boar the other day and look forward to trying it soon.
I'm sure I've seen a picture of the Copper "Fluffy" industries handle but could you post another picture please and save me the searching.
BTW if either of you have any brushes that are truly to big for you to use let me know if you need to find them a new home.

(11-27-2021, 05:22 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:

(11-27-2021, 04:26 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: My large knot is in a ferrule for the Rubberset and you ain't getting that   I always use marine grade silicone so they're easy to change. If I pull t out, I'll let you know. Here's my Fluffy Industries brush....

Thanks for posting the pictures and I'm super jealous of that Unmentionable razor. You might want to edit that particular picture. 
That's the brush I was thinking you were referring to but wanted to be sure. I will definitely have to make one like that sometime.

(11-27-2021, 03:36 AM)GAW9576 Wrote:

(11-26-2021, 06:16 PM)Whiterook Wrote: Razor: Schick L3 The Grip
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Elite Razor Kingman Turquoise, Manchurian White fan
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Indigo Oud
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

Cool brush. I've worked with that type of material if it's the Tru-stone turquoise. Not easy to work with but so worth it for the end results.

(11-27-2021, 06:25 AM)Wchnu Wrote:

(11-25-2021, 06:12 PM)Whiterook Wrote: Razor: Schick K1 Lady Eversharp Turquoise
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Fine American Blend
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Imperial Leather Talcum Powder



Happy Thanksgiving, gents!

Beautiful razor!!!

(11-24-2021, 07:51 PM)mlb 549 Wrote:

(11-23-2021, 09:35 PM)Old Sarge Wrote: Is this your Zenith horse brush? They are interesting to me. How do you like it and how does it compare to other brushes/knots that you use?

I have 12 horse brushes and love them all.  Zenith makes excellent brushes, with several handle styles.  A quality horse knot has no smell and is very soft.  They make very fine latherers!  I prefer large brushes and have 5 Zenith horses with 26mm to 30mm knots.  All Zenith horse brushes are of excellent workmanship with the softest knot I have plus the best latherer!! I have seen are black hairs and of the highest quality.  My favorite horse brush is one I had custom made by Virginia Seng, it is a 30mm white horse brush.  There is nothing as fine as well broken in boar brush which I have a large stable of, but horses are almost my daily drivers, which makes my horses real treats to use.  My third favorite knot is synthetics with badger my least favorite-even though I have some classic badgers made by big name companies that were pretty pricey.  Vie Long makes a very good horse brush although real small knots by my standards.  Vie Long brushes are very well made and very reasonable in price.  As with all things shaving, personal preferences rule.