My first Shavemac

[Druid]

Well, it arrived about an hour ago, and I'm well pleased.

Last month, I ordered this handle with a 20mm knot, set at 46mm loft, in DO1 Two Band hair in a fan shape.

The knot came in at 22mm as expected, with a 46mm loft, which was as I specified now that I recall. This is the stiffest knot I own, and truly a wee brush, although not "Wee Scott" wee ... This is what I was looking for. A bit surprised by the stiffness of the DO1 Two Band hair, but that's what I prefer.

I have a few jobs that I needed a wire brush for, but perhaps I'll use this instead...

Much nicer in person than in photos ..

[rolodave]

My Shave-Mac in a HarryWally handle is reserved for Sundays.

You will love this brush.

Congrats!

[Phrank]

Well, it arrived about an hour ago, and I'm well pleased.

Last month, I ordered this handle with a 20mm knot, set at 46mm loft, in DO1 Two Band hair in a fan shape.

The knot came in at 22mm as expected, with a 46mm loft, which was as I specified now that I recall. This is the stiffest knot I own, and truly a wee brush, although not "Wee Scott" wee ... This is what I was looking for. A bit surprised by the stiffness of the DO1 Two Band hair, but that's what I prefer.

I have a few jobs that I needed a wire brush for, but perhaps I'll use this instead...

Much nicer in person than in photos ..

Congrats on a fine brush...frankly, between the ability of being able to choose uber scritcthy or velvet smooth, along with customizing your diameter and loft - Shavemac has taken the premier spot in shaving brushes IMO.

My last SOTD had my new Jade handled D01-2 band - and the knot is hands down the most satisfying knot I've used.

I'm thinking Shavemac is the new King.

I also ordered the stunning custom Geoff Anderson "Americana" brush with the D01-2 knot.

My poor Morris & Forndran brushes, the three of them are all feeling all "back of the bus" now that they've lost their spot on my counter.

The next one I'm going to try from Shavemac will be the stellar two band Silvertip to complete the range.

After you've given it a few runs, update the thread on your impressions if you don't mind.

[Druid]

Thanks gents,

And yes Andy, I will provide updates as I go along with it...

Here it is after a test lather with MWF... On to the shaves!

I will add one caveat .. This was ordered as a fan, but it looks awfully like a bulb..

[Phrank]

Whose "Andy"???

:-)

[Druid]

Whose "Andy"???

:-)

I'm sorry ... Andrew.

I was on the right track though...

[JimmyHAD]

I agree that if you are a man who prefers 'scritchy/prickly a Shavemac D0-1 two band is the best bet, and maybe the only bet of current production brushes. This 24x50mm knot/loft is also one that is probably the stiffest backbone/scritchiest I've had with the exception of an old Somerset made Simpson Manchurian Chubby 2. I sold it because it was too much of the good thing. I'm happy to say that this brush mellowed out in backbone after a few uses, and is now a perfect balance between backbone and scritch factor.