Thread: Plisson Blaireaux: White Evolution

Originally Posted by beluga

... are these your own impressions??

Being a lover of sweet synthetic fibers, I have recently read of the existence of this novelty and I have been informed by reading the impressions (very positive) of the owners registered in online forums.
So I summarized and inserted (where it still was not) the topic.

If it were propaganda the last line would not be there.

Originally Posted by ischiapp

Being a lover of sweet synthetic fibers, I have recently read of the existence of this novelty and I have been informed by reading the impressions (very positive) of the owners registered in online forums.
So I summarized and inserted (where it still was not) the topic.

If it were propaganda the last line would not be there.

Thanks for your post, ischiapp. I love synthetic shaving brushes and have eyed this one since it came out. Plisson brushes are all well made. This one could be a worthy addition to my small synthetic lineup. It's pricey, but if a good brush, then it is worth it. I continue to wait for a review of it.

I've only tried one synthetic brush and that's the L'Occitane model they made, all my other brushes have seen no action anymore since I've picked it up, and that's after buying the most expensive Mühle brush there was.

I like my synthetic Plisson, a lot.

Originally Posted by TristanLudlow

I've only tried one synthetic brush and that's the L'Occitane model they made, all my other brushes have seen no action anymore since I've picked it up, and that's after buying the most expensive Mühle brush there was.

I like my synthetic Plisson, a lot.

Thanks, Tristan. The older Plisson synthetic knot used in the L'Occitane brush was sweet. I had a bunch of those Plissons. The new White Evolution seems to use a different knot, which I love to try. The one thing I love about these Plisson brushes is that they have no glue bump.

It took me a while before I could accept how the original Plisson/Cade L'Occitane felt on the face while face lathering and I still prefer the feel of my Muhle STF XL custom brush with a lowered loft. The objection for me is that the Plisson/Cade L'Occitane felt like nothing on my face which took time to get used to. I use it on occasion now. I'd have to agree that for people with sensitive skin, which I do not have, it is likely a very good way to go.

There is currently not much by the way of info on the new Plisson brush other than what Plisson has out. I found it difficult/impossible to find the knot size and loft in mm of the new brush but then again I am not particularly good with a PC. I am almost sure that for far less money you could find a synthetic brush that is very similar in properties direct from China. OTH if you must have a Plisson then you have not choice and it is likely not a bad choice for those with sensitive skin if the original is anything to go by.

I think I would wait for far more used reviews and comparisons to be available before jumping on the bandwagon.

Bob

Bob,

The Yaqi Chinese synthetic brushes I currently use are an absolute delight. My ideal size for any brush, badger or synthetic, is a reasonably dense 24 or 26mm knot set to a 50 to 52mm loft. The tips must be silky soft otherwise my ultra sensitive skin scream at me.

I have found several Yaqi brushes at 25/52. They are just lovely. The plisson Evolution is a 12, which sets the knot at 22mm; however, the loft will climb probably to about 57mm. It's not ideal for me, but I still like to try it if the tips are silky soft.

I really like my Yaqi and Razoroc synthetic brushes. I got big ones - 30 mm knots - and they lather up and hold the lather incredibly well with my softer soaps and creams. For the hard soaps, I prefer my stiffer boar brushes. These brushes have pretty much taken my one considerably more expensive badger brush out of the rotation.

Originally Posted by Obie

Bob,

The Yaqi Chinese synthetic brushes I currently use are an absolute delight. My ideal size for any brush, badger or synthetic, is a reasonably dense 24 or 26mm knot set to a 50 to 52mm loft. The tips must be silky soft otherwise my ultra sensitive skin scream at me.

I have found several Yaqi brushes at 25/52. They are just lovely. The plisson Evolution is a 12, which sets the knot at 22mm; however, the loft will climb probably to about 57mm. It's not ideal for me, but I still like to try it if the tips are silky soft.

Yes, I am the same when it comes to knot sizes for both 2 band badger and synthetic knot sizes and lofts. That is why I had the Muhle STF XL knot re set lower. I don't mind silky smooth tips but the knot must still have some backbone to it.

If I were to buy another synthetic I would seriously consider a Yaqi brush in the size to loft proportions I like. I have a feeling the loft on the Plisson Evolution is too high for the knot size for me and considering the price I am not inclined to take a chance and find out I was right. I have the Plisson/Cade L'Occitane that fits that bill already.

Bob