Thread: Bit of a Surprise

I got a bit of a surprise this morning. I have been using a Maggards 28mm SHD 2 band fan knot stuffed into a Simpsons Chubby 2 handle daily for a little over 3 weeks now. Yes, I like the knot that much and am finding it hard to use anything else at the moment.

That said, I spied a Simpsons classic 1 synthetic brush on the shelf that I had not used in a looooong time. So, for S&Gs used it this morning. Long story short was that the little Simpsons synthetic, on a single loading of Omega soap, lasted through my 4 pass shave without the need to reload any more soap. That from a 21mm bulb synthetic knot.

Relative to the reknotted brush the little Simpsons may have a little more back bone due to the springiness of the synthetic fibers and is a bit tedious to face lather with due to it's size. Nice soft tips like the reknotted brush though. I would not use the little Simpsons synthetic on a daily basis but it acquitted itself surprisingly well and is well suited as a travel brush which is what I got it for in the first place.

You learn or relearn something new every day it seems.

Bob

My Classic 1 badger was my first brush. While it's not my favorite, if I could only have one brush, this would be it. I manage to face lather just fine. I haven't bowl lathered in years; that was a pain and led me to face lathering.

Originally Posted by cau

My Classic 1 badger was my first brush. While it's not my favorite, if I could only have one brush, this would be it. I manage to face lather just fine. I haven't bowl lathered in years; that was a pain and led me to face lathering.

Know what you mean about bowl lathering. Learned to face about 50 years ago and tried bowl lathering a few years ago when I joied the forums. Found I had not been missing much all those years.

Bob

Great to hear the little brush re-emerged and gave you that enjoyable shave Bob.

I have a few brushes with different lofts. I enjoy bowl lathering, but there are just brushes you grab in the mornings short on time and face lather with.

Originally Posted by Dieseld

Great to hear the little brush re-emerged and gave you that enjoyable shave Bob.

I have a few brushes with different lofts. I enjoy bowl lathering, but there are just brushes you grab in the mornings short on time and face lather with.

I'm never short of time being retired but just prefer a good old face lather. That Maggards reknot is just excellent for face lathering and I suppose would be no slouch bowl lathering either if you don't mind a short stubby handle for that.

Bob

Right on Bob, and thanks for the input on the knot!

Originally Posted by Dieseld

Right on Bob, and thanks for the input on the knot!

You are welcome. If you are considering doing a reknot or building a brush, I'd really give Maggards SHD 2 band badger knots serious consideration.

Bob

I have one I'm thinking about getting a new knot put in. And since I love Badger, I will take your advice sir

What adhesive did you use to attach the knot to the handle?

Originally Posted by jkatzman

What adhesive did you use to attach the knot to the handle?

This is the first reknot I have used Goop for an adhesive. Previously I have used cheap dollar store 2 part epoxy. They both seem to work so far but keep in mind I do not soak my brushes in hot water.

Bob