Thread: Synthetic brush

I've been told, by a friend with VERY high standards and experience with a lot of different badger brushes, that the Frank Shaving synthetic brush is part of his "perfect" kit... Good luck

I will comment on the brush once I have a chance to try it. The knot will be set 3mm deeper than normal at my request and the makers recommendation as I lather on my face. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

Synthetics can be a bit of a crapshoot but this Chinese $5.00 no-name has never let me down
in the three years I've been using it.
Bought on ebay, it's not scritchy or scratchy, lathers up all my soaps nicely and sheds few hairs.
Just my luck.

I can highly recommend the Muhle STF synthetic brush.

I've been using one for the last 3/4 months and its a firm favourite.

My favourite brush for face lathering is my Edwin Jagger 25mm xl synthetic. It is slightly cheaper than the Muhle and I think the loft is slightly lower.

I received my brush and have had a chance to use it a few times this week. It is soft with plenty of backbone, I happy with my choice and would recommend one to anyone.

Originally Posted by maliboy67

I received my brush and have had a chance to use it a few times this week. It is soft with plenty of backbone, I happy with my choice and would recommend one to anyone.

Glad to hear that you are satisfied with your new brush. Out of curiosity what size knot and what is the loft?

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Glad to hear that you are satisfied with your new brush. Out of curiosity what size knot and what is the loft?

Bob

The knot is 24mm and the loft is 66mm, the knot was set 3mm deeper on the makers recommendation as I prefer to face lather and it would add some extra back bone.

Originally Posted by maliboy67

The knot is 24mm and the loft is 66mm, the knot was set 3mm deeper on the makers recommendation as I prefer to face lather and it would add some extra back bone.

Is that 66mm from the glue at the bottom of the knot to the knot tip or 66mm from where the knot leaves the brush handle to the knot tip ( the visible part of the knot)?

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Is that 66mm from the glue at the bottom of the knot to the knot tip or 66mm from where the knot leaves the brush handle to the knot tip ( the visible part of the knot)?

Bob

All I can do is measure from the handle to tip and let you know. I got the brush from Whipped dog. I'm sure if you contact Larry he can fill you in.