So far four uses and four successes without a problem. It feels a lot like my Simpson two band Polo 10 felt like. I have used it with both hard soap and shave stick and the shave stick method was surprisingly good. Almost better than the usual face lathering I do.

But my Semogue LE is screaming to be used as it is not fully broken in yet. That one has about 25 uses and just keeps getting better.

With the shavmac though, I think even a 75/25 ratio of pure to silvertip would be good too. Hmmmmmm

I will keep using it without break for at least the next week or two as I have packed up all of my others for our move this weekend.

I love big brushes!!