Thread: Morris & Forndran

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Thanks but no, not really. I have 3 HMWs and all three are scritchy. I've had and sold 4 Thaters, which as you describe had great backbone and silky tips. The old Rooney Finest, the HMWs, and Simpson Supers and Manchurians have been scritchy for me.

It is not like steel wool, it is a gentle feeling of exfoliation .......... if that is a word ...... A.K.A. 'scrubby'. Not soft and silky.

Scrubby is a good word, next shave I'll keep that in mind, only my first use, but it was definitely a unique brush, felt much different on my face than my Plisson, Thater, Simpson CH1 SB, old Simpson Polo 10 Super Badger (what a monster brush!), and my two Rooney finest. On first use what stood out was how little it splayed even when using some force on lathering, could really dig in and the tips didn't feel harsh (which I hate) at all, quite nice and smooth.

Originally Posted by Phrank

and the tips didn't feel harsh (which I hate) at all, quite nice and smooth.

See it is an interesting thing ........ to me. In a weak moment I sold a few Rooney finests. Who would've thought they'd be no longer available ? They were delightfully scritchy on my face. The guys that got them ( I asked) didn't find them scritchy. So it is that one man will find a brush scritchy, another will not. I guess I have a sensitive face. With the price of those things, I don't want to pay the freight and end up with a silky feeling bristle. Just the opposite of most guys.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

See it is an interesting thing ........ to me. In a weak moment I sold a few Rooney finests. Who would've thought they'd be no longer available ? They were delightfully scritchy on my face. The guys that got them ( I asked) didn't find them scritchy. So it is that one man will find a brush scritchy, another will not. I guess I have a sensitive face. With the price of those things, I don't want to pay the freight and end up with a silky feeling bristle. Just the opposite of most guys.

I think this is one of those aspects of trying to describe how coffee tastes, or a colour.

The one I have is a fairly old brush, seems few prefer the smaller knots as I do, so I'm the third owner, and the seller told me that he and the guy he bought it from didn't like the smaller knot, so it hadn't been used that much - that was obvious given the condition.

Only way to know is to give one a try I guess, they're resale value is certainly there.

Ahhh....a conundrum as you mentioned and I bolded.

Phrank, I am very glad that you are enjoying the L7 brush!

Who is selling these brushes? I was having a hard time finding a domestic retailer.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Who is selling these brushes? I was having a hard time finding a domestic retailer.

I do not think there is an official M&F retailer located in the US. To my knowledge the best way to get these brushes would be to buy them either directly from Lee Sabini (the person behind the M&F brand, who lives in the UK) or from another member of any shaving forum. Sometimes you can find M&F brushes on eBay. Hope it helps.

Best,
Alex

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Who is selling these brushes? I was having a hard time finding a domestic retailer.

My understanding is they can be purchased here in the US:

The Old Town Shaving Company | The Old Town Shaving Company - Morris & Forndran

But you actually have to go to the store to purchase, they will not ship anywhere.

Hope this helps.

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by Phrank

My understanding is they can be purchased here in the US:

The Old Town Shaving Company | The Old Town Shaving Company - Morris & Forndran

But you actually have to go to the store to purchase, they will not ship anywhere.

Hope this helps.

LOL. Yeah, I saw that. What a stupid business model in today's day and age. Best thing is to limit your sales potential to three blocks in any direction. It makes about as much sense as a car wash with internet sales only.