Thread: "Best" Brush for $100

I guess its been said but the brushes that you can have made for you will be as good as anything you can buy from the big names ,, for instance pixelfixed brushes with exotic woods or ivory, beats plastic any day and he uses the best knots he can buy, or walleyeman brushes , some really top notch stuff ,, and someone who will make it the way you want it , very personal and someone you can talk to if there is a problem ,, and for not much more money than you want to spend , there are some great manufactures out there ,, just think about custom also ,, tc

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

I guess its been said but the brushes that you can have made for you will be as good as anything you can buy from the big names ,, for instance pixelfixed brushes with exotic woods or ivory, beats plastic any day and he uses the best knots he can buy, or walleyeman brushes , some really top notch stuff ,, and someone who will make it the way you want it , very personal and someone you can talk to if there is a problem ,, and for not much more money than you want to spend , there are some great manufactures out there ,, just think about custom also ,, tc

I really, really like my walleyeman brass/acrylic with two band bulb. It is a very good brush.

Interesting designs. But does he tie his own knots? Or does he use the aforementioned Chinese import knots? In which case - all sensitivities about slave labour set aside - nothing whatsoever can be said about their longevity. Or does anyone have any tangible proof that these knots will survive for a reasonable amount of time?

And either way, how exactly do they compare to a Thäter? My reason for asking is that when I recommend a product over another, I personally have always tried both. Would not make much sense to compare them otherwise, would it?

Have fun,
Robin

I've always preferred function over fashion.

Originally Posted by RobinK

Interesting designs. But does he tie his own knots? Or does he use the aforementioned Chinese import knots? In which case - all sensitivities about slave labour set aside - nothing whatsoever can be said about their longevity. Or does anyone have any tangible proof that these knots will survive for a reasonable amount of time?

And either way, how exactly do they compare to a Thäter? My reason for asking is that when I recommend a product over another, I personally have always tried both. Would not make much sense to compare them otherwise, would it?

Have fun,
Robin

Well, I have Brushes with TGN Knots that up until two years ago when I retired were used every day,today they are in perfect condition.

One other thing Robin,what are your Qualifications for making Recomendations for anything shave related??

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

One other thing Robin,what are your Qualifications for making Recomendations for anything shave related??

It's alright Bill,,,,,, I have several brushes from many of the members here & looking forward to getting & reviewing the Thater.

I enjoy the sudden injection of Robin's bold & brash interaction on the forum. It's refreshing & needed,,, IMO
I far as I'm concerned it's , Game On.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Well, I have Brushes with TGN Knots that up until two years ago when I retired were used every day,today they are in perfect condition.

I as well have not had any issues with TGN knots in my brushes. Daily use, and prior to this year, carried around the country for work with no ill effects. I have used a couple of the aliexpress knots in some restores, they're alright, but I prefer the TGNs even to the AOS silvertip I started with.

Originally Posted by RobinK

Interesting designs. But does he tie his own knots? Or does he use the aforementioned Chinese import knots? In which case - all sensitivities about slave labour set aside - nothing whatsoever can be said about their longevity. Or does anyone have any tangible proof that these knots will survive for a reasonable amount of time?

And either way, how exactly do they compare to a Thäter? My reason for asking is that when I recommend a product over another, I personally have always tried both. Would not make much sense to compare them otherwise, would it?

Have fun,
Robin

Why don't you ask the man himself? He's a good standing member here. Have you tried any of his products? The only reason I ask is, a famous person once said, "I recommend a product over another, I personally have always tried both."

I just looked through my collection of brushes; many customs made by several members here. Also a few made by established English companies. All seem to perform quite well. Before I cast any doubt on Thater brushes or shower them with praise, as you have; I will commit to purchasing one the first week of December. I'll even let you choose the brush Robin, pick an American based company , please. I don't really care about the price, I just want it to arrive.

How long should I review this Thater brush Robin?

Have fun,
John

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Do you tried any of his products?

Why would I? I spent several years trying different brushes. Right now, I have... ummm... Thäters. Exclusively. Granted, I have a few Frank Shaving a friend brought back from China because they cost something like $5-10 locally (and, inexplicably, something like $50-100 in US online shops - the wonders of globalisation), but I would not call them brushes, really.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

How long should I review this Thater brush Robin?

You will find that they are refreshingly free of the typical defects found in knots of dubious Chinese origin. So, no "break in period", no Borax, no nothing. No child slave labour, either. Soak, lather, enjoy.