The Thäter Theater

So, People do this for their prized razors and favorite makers... It would seem a brush has emerged that is a cut above the rest and has wet shavers, forgive the pun, in a lather. Well, I've been browsing the Thäter brushes myself, and really want to get one... But I can't pick which handle I like best... I know I'm going to -in the end- end up with a 24mm and a 23mm.. But which... Then it came to me... Why not let you gents brag about your brushes, and post pictures. That way we can give the Thäters some appreciation, and post pictures for people on the fence like myself.

So, If you got a Thäter, let us hear how you like it (And, please, Pictures!)

(For what it's worth, I'm leaning towards the 4125 in 24mm, and the 4292 in 23mm... But that's because the pictures on the rest don't show the handle too well. If you folks could snap some pictures and gloat, that'd be great!)

To the Thäters! :beer2:

Wow Brush Clubs..

I want one too. Maybe this can be the WTH (want to have) Thater club :gl:

http://images.needfulemporium.com/ma...serialNumber=2

Check this site out. It has nice pictures of Thater brushes.

index.html - H.L. Thäter Dachs-Rasierpinsel Made in Germany

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by altshaver

Check this site out. It has nice pictures of Thater brushes.

index.html - H.L. Thäter Dachs-Rasierpinsel Made in Germany

Hope this helps.

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Oooh, Gratzie!

Edit: Wow, the 4376 looks really cool... I didn't know that it had the little segmented knob...

Just for the record, that is the manufacturer's website. They only sell to select retailers, so you will have to speak with one if you want one of these brushes. ;)

This will definitely feed my pending Brush Acquisition Disorder :D

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Originally Posted by LarryP

This will definitely feed my pending Brush Acquisition Disorder :D

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Ditto... I'm feeling a 22, 23 and 24.... Oh, lawd, I have a problem

Gentlemen:

My 22 mm. has the dark handle that is squared off, which I like. I also have a 24 mm. on the way with the same dark and squared off handle.

Regards,
Obie

I'm amazed at the powers of persuasion exhibited here. My wallet hates you all!

However, I'm sure my face will love you all since I haven't received one speck of bad advice from this forum. I now have a Thäter 4292 23mm on order. I think it'll be just what I'm looking for at the moment.

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Originally Posted by Blue

I'm amazed at the powers of persuasion exhibited here. My wallet hates you all!

However, I'm sure my face will love you all since I haven't received one speck of bad advice from this forum. I now have a Thäter 4292 23mm on order. I think it'll be just what I'm looking for at the moment.

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Once you get it, let me know what you think of the Ergonomics!

I have my eye on a 4125 in 24mm, a 4376 in 22mm (or maybe 23... I need to check these things out in person first) and a 4292 in 23mm

And more razors, and more strops and I'm screwed. :banghead:

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Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

Ditto... I'm feeling a 22, 23 and 24.... Oh, lawd, I have a problem

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No problem at all. I think that whichever diameter Thater brush you get you'll be very pleased.

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Originally Posted by jhenry

No problem at all. I think that whichever diameter Thater brush you get you'll be very pleased.

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The problem isn't that I'm getting a certain diameter and worried... It's that I'm getting ALL those diameters... Ah well.. If you can afford it, why not :d

http://images.needfulemporium.com/ma...serialNumber=1

My dear Slartibartfast:

Your set up is a class act. Look at it: who wouldn't want to go for a nice shave?

By the way, my 24 mm. Thater brush arrived today. I can't wait to shave with it tomorrow. The menu will include Trumper's rose cream, Thiers-Issard Spartacus "Dos Festonne" and Truefitt & Hill's Spanish Leather aftershave.

Such pleasures.

Regards,
Obie

I just received my Thater 4125/0 Chubby model. Here is a link to some pictures. Apologies in advance because I am not a good photographer.

Thater 4125-0 pictures by altphoto - Photobucket

This brush has a 22mm knot, an overall height of 94mm, and a (measured) ~50mm loft.

People are not kidding when they say these brushes are soft. If you like any kind of "scritch" or scratchiness in your brushes, then these brushes probably are not for you. The badger hair in this brush looks very thin, and that thinness may be the contributing factor in the softness of the brush. I am slightly worried that this won't be the overall good brush that I was desiring. It's softness makes me wonder it it will work well with soaps and will have some decent longevity. Hopefully it will load Castle Forbes from the tub easily.

The ergonomics of this brush are amazing. I have never seen a brush with such well-thought out ergonomics. The brush fits my hand perfectly. The overall fit and finish of the handle is alright. It does not seem to have the same quality of finish that my Rooney has. Some areas of the handle looked a little rougher than they maybe should have been, but this is nothing to request a return over. You can feel the lettering on the handle also. On my Rooney, the lettering felt like it was a part of the handle (very smooth) if that makes sense. I might consider coating the lettering with a couple coats of nail polish, much like what people do with Simpson brushes.

The packaging of the brush could be a lot better as well. The brush is not held down by anything in the package, and the package allows the brush to move around a lot. In this regard, I prefer the coffin style boxes that the British brush makers use. Overall, this is not a big deal.

So far I am happy with the purchase. Hopefully I will have much better luck with this brush than I did my Rooney. I can't wait to use it.

One question, does anyone have any good brush stand recommendations for this brush? I am finding that it does not fit my brush stand that supposedly should fit 22mm brushes. Thanks!

Hello, Altshaver:

Congratulations on the Thater. Shoe Box Shave shop has large-necked acrylic brush drip stands at reasonable prices.

Regards,
Obie

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Originally Posted by Blue

I'm amazed at the powers of persuasion exhibited here. My wallet hates you all!

However, I'm sure my face will love you all since I haven't received one speck of bad advice from this forum. I now have a Thäter 4292 23mm on order. I think it'll be just what I'm looking for at the moment.

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As luck would have it, I have one of those, recently arrived. I've used it, oh, three or four times and it seems to get better with each lather. I have several other brushes to compare it to and the Thater may become the daily brush. It's size is perfect for how I attempt to create lather and it's not a suds hog as larger brushes seem to behave for me.

For those of you on the fence, go for it. These are fine brushes.

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Gentlemen:

I now have the Thater 22 mm. and the 24 mm. They are, indeed, fabulous brushes, from workmanship to ergonomics. They are soft, yes, but not mushy. I agree with Bruce that these brushes are neither lather hogs.

For me, they work equally well with soaps or creams. As with using any brush with soap, I soften the soap by feeding it some water, just enough to cover the soap in the mug, and then head for the shower.

Yes, I, too, recommend these brushes. I cannot say enough good things about their overall quality.

Regards,
Obie

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Originally Posted by Bruce

As luck would have it, I have one of those, recently arrived. I've used it, oh, three or four times and it seems to get better with each lather. I have several other brushes to compare it to and the Thater may become the daily brush. It's size is perfect for how I attempt to create lather and it's not a suds hog as larger brushes seem to behave for me.

For those of you on the fence, go for it. These are fine brushes.

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I gave my new Thäter 4292 23mm a try both last night and tonight. I definitely agree about it not being hungry for suds. Its a nice medium size and loft. The knot has an incredibly soft feel on the face without losing all of its backbone.

It performed well lathering some Calypso Bomb in a Moss scuttle last night. However tonight, it face lathered some Tabac like a champ. I wasn't a big fan of face lathering....but in the name of putting a new brush through its paces I gave it a whirl. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it this time.

I also give this brush a big thumbs up.

I just got one of the big ones. Absolutely fantastic value for money. Review is here.

Straight from the box:
http://cutthroat.templeofhate.com/ga...&g2_itemId=683

SRD "Lavender" - 20 swirls:
http://cutthroat.templeofhate.com/ga...&g2_itemId=686

SRD "Lavender" - 80 swirls:
http://cutthroat.templeofhate.com/ga...&g2_itemId=695

More images here. Absolutely best value for money in the brush department if you ask me.

oh... i'm digging the 4747.. where are you guys ordering from?

now there is only 6.. i'm guessing the 4747 isn't too popular either.. with a 19mm knot.

Getting back on track:

@ShavedZombie
If you are interested in the 4125 "Chubby" Series of Thater Brushes. I would recommend a 24mm "Chubby II" 4125/1 Thater brush. I recall you mentioned that you have large hands in a previous post. I own the 4125/0 22mm brush and have, at best, average hands. I find that brush comfortable, but wouldn't mind a larger handle. If you have larger hands, I think a 24mm and up brush may fit you better. YMMV

Thread is locked for a day. Let's cool off and get back on topic.

-Rob

*EDIT- Reopened. Let's play nicely.

I have the Chubby 3 and it's highly recommended at 26mm. If SRD doesn't stock it or can't order for you get it from Germany. The different scent will ship and they have a complete inventory though shipping is expensive and can be long in coming and if you don't read German navigating the site to order can be a tad difficult.

When people say these brushes are soft... do you mean floppy? How do these compare to Rooney and Simpsons of the same knot size?

Did you actually read http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...ilver-tip.html ?

Does anyone know how the cheaper 4419 compares to the rest of the pack?

look at the reveiws at the top of the brush forum. Sold me on the 4342, should be here by the weekend.

Tried out my model 4376/4 today. I'm a guy who's tried and sold the C&E BBB, the Rooney 1/2, the Shavemac 177, the Vulfix 2234, the SR 208, a T&H turnback. I found that omega boars had the right mix of backbone and soft tips (oh, those split boar ends!).

Well, this was indeed impressive. The lather (D.R. Harris lavender) fairly explodes in the bowl, and the feel is all folks have been praising. Very soft, nice backbone - but not "pushy," like my Rooney was. I was also struck by how much heat the brush retained as I lathered up. That was a pleasant surprise.

I have to admit that five minutes after I was done, I found myself thinking, "I have to get another one . . . what if I lose this one or they go out of business?"

Thanks to Shaved Zombie for urging me in a PM to try this rather than picking up another strop. (You know how that kid is about his strops.)

I could improve anything, it would be to have the handle longer by maybe 1/2 an inch. The 23 mm bulb shape works just right for my face. But this is a keeper. It looks quite like my Omega 31064. I will post a pic in a day or two when the Thater has it full bloom.

If you are on the fence, I say go for it. I doubt you will have any trouble re-selling it on the board if it doesn't suit your taste.

Gentlemen:

I have the Thater 22 mm and 24 mm. After several weeks of using these brushes, with soap and cream, I continue to smile from ear to ear.

Regards,
Obie

Got my Thäter Chubby 26mm yesterday. The legend is true :)

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Gentlemen:

I have the Thater 22 mm and 24 mm. After several weeks of using these brushes, with soap and cream, I continue to smile from ear to ear.

Regards,
Obie

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Could you post a pic of the 2 next to each other? I have the 24 mm, and wonder what the 22 looks like post-bloom.

Thanks.

Hello, Basset:

Thanks for your note. Of course, I will. It will take me a few days, however, as I am tied down with assignments in and out of town.

By the way, the 22 is small. Not only that, but it feels smaller than my other 22 mm. brushes. It has body, though, and it is full and with great backbone.

Regards
Obie