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    Quote Originally Posted by dmnc View Post
    Semogue. Great, inexpensive brushes.
    Yes, to dip your toe into badger brush waters a Semogue Owners Club (SOC) is a relatively inexpensive way to try out a very decent 2 band badger knot.

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    What is the two band?

    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    Yes, to dip your toe into badger brush waters a Semogue Owners Club (SOC) is a relatively inexpensive way to try out a very decent 2 band badger knot.

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    Not sure on the two band but the 2010 is very nice and the high density silvertip is the best I've tried.
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    Someone posted a nice diagram of a straight razor and its parts for me a few months back.

    Is there one with a brush and measurement areas?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gflight View Post
    Someone posted a nice diagram of a straight razor and its parts for me a few months back.

    Is there one with a brush and measurement areas?
    The knot size is measured at the opening of the handle. The loft is measured from the opening of the handle to the top of the bristles.
    When you are buying only a knot the diameter is the diameter of the plug.
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    So if Loft is 54mm and overall height is 109mm the handle would be 55mm tall or 2.16 inches.

    The knot diameter is the same as knot size just one mounted one unmounted.

    I think I am getting it. I want a lower loft and a large but not huge knot. I also want a taller handle but probably not the real long versions. I am thinking a faux horn but not sure if I can get matching color. Picking the brush is a PITA for me compared to the razor and strop, they seemed easy...

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    The knot size is measured at the opening of the handle. The loft is measured from the opening of the handle to the top of the bristles.
    When you are buying only a knot the diameter is the diameter of the plug.
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    Silver tip in two band would not be as floppy or waste as much soap as a three band but would still have the softness on the face.

    If I am off base with any of my conclusion/perceptions please chime in....
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