Thread: New brushes .. The Varlet

Originally Posted by Druid

These are new on me... Anyone heard of them?

I don't know if there are any brushes in the field yet, but they look interesting, and the prices seem reasonable.

The Varlet

They have been making brushes for a few months at least. I am on the wait list for a Mega.
People that have got them like the performance.

Come on Gent's, get real, when one can get a superb STROP for 160-200$ makes my Common Sense ( I know, super power, today) tingle to even think of paying that for a Brush OF ANY KIND.

What does a brush do other than whip up some lather and lift it to your face?? 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, Dollars for a brush??? Nahh, You rich guys enjoy though.

Originally Posted by FAL

Come on Gent's, get real, when one can get a superb STROP for 160-200$ makes my Common Sense ( I know, super power, today) tingle to even think of paying that for a Brush OF ANY KIND.

What does a brush do other than whip up some lather and lift it to your face?? 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, Dollars for a brush??? Nahh, You rich guys enjoy though.

That's exactly what my friend says about his Yugo. I mean what does a car do but take you places? 20,30,40 grand for a car??? Nahh,you rich guys enjoy though-Har har.

For that kind of money you can go to HARRYWALLY and a bunch of other brush makers on the forum and get one unique to you and you alone for less that what they want for a mass produced brush. Better bragging rights with a custom for you than a high cost brand name.

Those knots look like classic two band badger. if they are those brushes are a steal at those prices. If not well....

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

That's exactly what my friend says about his Yugo. I mean what does a car do but take you places? 20,30,40 grand for a car??? Nahh,you rich guys enjoy though-Har har.

Hi Biggy, all my Old cars have in excess of 200,000 miles, My S10 diesel has over 850,000, Super coupe Tbirds- 2 of them, 4 Mecedes Benz, so I don't need no stinking Yugo. and I Don't like to argue. If I wanted a super duper High dollar Brush a few OLD Badgers I know of would have to give their all and I would make my own, but Dad's Ol brush and the Moisture Whip will probably last the rest of my life, besides I'll save what I have from stopping Cigg smoking, savings from Other shopping and I'll be able to own every stone that is on my list. You Gent's enjoy though. Really, No Offense.

Yup! Different strokes for different folks.


Mike

Originally Posted by FAL

Hi Biggy, all my Old cars have in excess of 200,000 miles, My S10 diesel has over 850,000, Super coupe Tbirds- 2 of them, 4 Mecedes Benz, so I don't need no stinking Yugo. and I Don't like to argue. If I wanted a super duper High dollar Brush a few OLD Badgers I know of would have to give their all and I would make my own, but Dad's Ol brush and the Moisture Whip will probably last the rest of my life, besides I'll save what I have from stopping Cigg smoking, savings from Other shopping and I'll be able to own every stone that is on my list. You Gent's enjoy though. Really, No Offense.

For those who complain about how much an item cost I say don't buy it, but don't put down those who do, it's my money and I have plenty this is not an extravagant expense, I spent a lot more on motorcycles, guns, and jewelry. Your opinion is yours and that's great, just don't believe you need to make those who do spend it sound stupid, I personally don't think it is worth money for old wore out cars and trucks. Tc

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

For that kind of money you can go to HARRYWALLY and a bunch of other brush makers on the forum and get one unique to you and you alone for less that what they want for a mass produced brush. Better bragging rights with a custom for you than a high cost brand name.

Having tried all the popular stand alone knots that one could get, in more than one variation, I can say that no custom brush will ever impress me if I have to put it against my CH3 Manchurians. The performance of that knot is really something else. I would die to find a cheaper alternative but I have not yet.

Yeah, each to their own..

No one is ever going to call me rich. I buy a new vehicle every twelve years or so, just for greater reliability. I was a blue collar worker until my retirement. Worked every minute of overtime offered to me. Put my son through college with no help and no loans. I managed to put a few dollars away, and I'm now at the point where if I want a $300 brush, (not that I have any!) I'm going to buy it, and not apologize to anyone for it!

And BTW, I see some beautiful Artisan brushes, but they just don't speak to me ... Purely personal.