I just aquired an older brush, the hair on this thing is uber long, and as nice as it is it is a little long for my likeing. Could I cut the hair down to my wanted length or is that not advised????
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I just aquired an older brush, the hair on this thing is uber long, and as nice as it is it is a little long for my likeing. Could I cut the hair down to my wanted length or is that not advised????
The tips will be thicker and sharper. Ive heard people trimming a brush and then using the brush on sandpaper to taper the ends. I have never tried it so no first hand here.
sjb,
Here is my suggestion. You might end up ruining what you have. Buy yourself another brush with a shorter loft and keep this one for your deeper mugs.
Thanks, a deeper mug never crossed my mind, I may just get a deep mug just for this brush then.
Something about this thread makes me smile:)
I think when they trim a brush it's done from the back side not the front. I you trim the brush from the top the qualities of the hair are changed since the hair itself varies as you go along the shaft.
Trimming a brush by the way is not as easy as it looks if you want to do a proper job.
sjb,Quote:
Originally Posted by sjb4552
I see you live in Milwaukee, too. If you need any help or information in the world of traditional shaving, you are more than welcome to stop by the house.
I wouldn't do thatQuote:
Originally Posted by sjb4552
There are many chances to ruin the knot permanently
If you don't like him so much then re-knot.