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    Well awhile ago I wanted to try a different brush so I got a couple handles and a couple synthetic knots. After I put the first together figured I didn't need another one so I had a handle lying around. I have been trying to find another brush that I would compare to my finest knot that I got from TGN, but so far no go. I was going to get another finest knot from TGN till I seen a cheap $10 finest knot and figured I would give that a shot. I regretted getting it the entire time it took to get to me. I figured I should have just spent the extra $15-$20 and got one that I know I would like. Anyway once I got it didn't seem bad so put it in the handle and gave it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. I had to use it for awhile before I could give it my judgement. My favorite brush is a 20mm and this one is 24mm. The height is lower on this one and I set the loft alittle lower to keep it from being floppy. The bristles weren't as stiff as my favorite. The tips on my favorite kind of curled and gave it a very soft cushiony feel that I like. Someone on here called the curled tips "gel tips" which I think fit. The new one hasn't curled, but still soft. It has shed 1 hair first lather and a couple more afterwards, but none since. I am actually finding myself using my favorite less now which is what I have been wanting. Still not as good as my favorite, but closer than my others. I will still get another knot from the TGN since I got a chunk of wood that I want to make into a handle. Not sure if I would want to take the chance on another cheap knot that I don't know what I will get. My favorite is the one on the left.

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    interesting, where did you get it (if i might ask)?

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    Got it off of Ebay. It was $10.67 with free shipping. I don't like getting knots from there since you never know what you are going to get and they all could vary quite alot, but this one turned out nicely.

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    If you got it from Virginia Sheng on ebay, her knots are good. I've used her 2 band and her silvertips and quite like them. A bit different than TGN knots, but still good knots.
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    I might have to go take a look at her knots, I need a new brush and have been thinking about giving making one a go.

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    Big diff between,cheap knots,good knots and great knots,IMO
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    It did come from Virginiasheng.

    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Big diff between,cheap knots,good knots and great knots,IMO
    Totally agree. The TGN knot is better, but I would put this one in the good knot category. The fact that is costed very little was a bonus. I find that it is better than alot of the production line brushes out there though. Can't compare it to Thater or Simpson since I have never used one.
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    Hello HARRYWALLY, I just ordered a 20mm from Ms.Sheng. I haven't received it yet. The price was right and it looked very nice, a silvertip. I have an old ever ready handle I'd like to put this on. Not exactly sure what to use to set this with though, rubber or epoxy. Happy Brushing....ocam

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ocam View Post
    Hello HARRYWALLY, I just ordered a 20mm from Ms.Sheng. I haven't received it yet. The price was right and it looked very nice, a silvertip. I have an old ever ready handle I'd like to put this on. Not exactly sure what to use to set this with though, rubber or epoxy. Happy Brushing....ocam
    Epoxy. You don't need a whole lot either. About the size of a large pea will do the trick. You don't want any oozing out and getting up into the hairs.


    The knots from Verginia Sheng take a bit to come in, a little under a month.
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