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So as the title suggests, Im interested in purchasing one of these two brushes (since i wanna get a straight razor kit from SRD and wanna upgrade the brush). Any suggestions on which one? I'm leaning toward the SRD brush since i absolutely love purple heart. In terms of feel and quality though which of the two would be better ?
That is the exact brush I intended to order, then I changed my mind and got the 4125/2 two band silvertip Thater. This is my first Badger brush and I am no expert but I would and will buy another. I like it a lot
Manboy,
I love Thater brushes. I had the Thater 4292/5 two-band, however, and did not care for it. Now, the Thater 4125/1 and 4125/2 and the larger ones in two-band are exquisite. I have a whole series of the 4125 two-band and all are as sweet as an angel's kiss. I can't comment on the SRD #7 purple heart; I don't know what that means.
Not to throw another wrench into the decision making, but if you were going to go with a custom brush like the SRD #7, I'd consider someone like Bill (pixelfixed) or other brush makers here to make something. You can get exactly what you want with some nice exotic materials in there if you so choose. They're works of art. You can see some from our brushmakers here in the classified section.
Just food for thought!
Obie, do you mean that you did not like the 4292/5 in 3 band or where you actually talking about the two band? Why did you not like it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Attila, mine was the two-band. All my Thater brushes are two-bands in bulb shape, all with silky tips. This two-band, however, had a fan-shaped knot, which I don't particularly care for, and the tips had a hint of "scritch," which, because of my extremely sensitive skin and heavy beard, I found slightly irritating. Also, I had not expected the "scritch" from a Thater two-band silvertip. So after three lathers, I sold the brush. Still, it is an excellent brush if one does not mind the hint of the "scritch" in the knot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Attila
Thanks for the reply sir! I recently purchased the same bush in a 3 band. I don't believe the 3 bands have any scritch whatsoever. I hope not at least. I can't abide scritch! It should be a great brush for how I lather...with a scuttle!Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Good choice, Attila. I love Thater brushes. My skin situation is a particular case. For example, I cannot wear a new dress shirt until it has been washed at least a half a dozen times. Oy! That's why I have to be careful what kind of a brush I use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Attila
By the way, another brush I have found to be sweet as an angel's kiss is the Vie-Long silvertip sold at Bull Goose. I just love this brush.
Stay well.
Wow! I thought my skin was sensitive! Thanks for the advice! Are you meaning the new Vie Long "Randall" silvertips at Bullgoose?
I have the Randal and it's a sweet brush; however, I prefer the beehive for being even sweeter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Attila
Vie-Long Beehive in Silvertip Badger -BullGoose Shaving Supplies
Thank you for the wonderful suggestion sir and also for the patience of the OP. I'm sorry to have derailed your thread! I will PM you with one more question Obie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Thanks for the reply obie and all the info. The SRD brush stands for the oversized straight razor designs silver tip brush made by stephens woodworking model 7
Aha, that's what you mean. Those are handsome brushes, although I am not familiar with them. If they grab your heart, however, then they are for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by manboykid
They the 7th the model made oout of purple heart really tugs at me. One of the first things i made out of wood was a pen in high school out of purple heart, so it's always a personal connection when i see something nice in purple heart and this brush is definitely no exception. Just out of curiosity when you say Thater 2 bands or 3 bands, What does that mean? what do the bands represents, is it a grade of silver tip?
Two-band and three-band refers to the coloring in the brush knot.Quote:
Originally Posted by manboykid
Two-band brushes use thick hair that has soft tips and springs back. The thick and dense hair gives the brushes a solid backbone that can also make the brush scrubby. Some gentlemen do not like the density in these brushes.
Three-band brushes have finer hair and softer tips, and to gain backbone, they must be densely packed. I like both types, and prefer two-bands for soaps and three-bands for creams. You can go either way. Of course, this a general description of two-band and three-band.