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Finallly - The Long Awaited Results!!
Hi guys,
My sincerest apologies for making you wait...I just had to find a few minutes of time (and this weekend seemed to be the one) to take the quick pictures for you all to see.
The comparison is between a 25mm Shavemac D01 and a 24mm Thater (both silvertip)
1. The brushes in dry condition (Thater - right , Shavemac - left)
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2. The brushes in full bloom (Thater - left , Shavemac - right)
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3. The brushes in full bloom (Top view. Thater - left , Shavemac - right)
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Well folks...as for the details (as tested)
A. Size (dry)
the pictures say it all. Even though the Shavemac is 1mm bigger in knot size, the brushes don't seem too different in their dry condition as far as size.
B. Size (wet - full bloom)
However, the shavemac blooms a good 10-20% wider compared to the Thater (even though, the size difference is only 1mm)...this is more apparent when the bloom is viewed from the top. The density of the brushes seem to be fairly close
C. The shave (subjective)
The lather (not shown) and shave for both was FANTASTIC!! :tu. The Shavemac, to me, seems to have a stiffer backbone. Both have ultra soft tips...unbelievably luxurious feel. Also, on my face, it feels as if the density of the Shavemac is more substantial than the Thater
D. Lather hogs?
Again, the Shavemac sucks more creme to lather up, but when it does, it performs like no brush. The Thater is more reasonable in this regard and seems to take ~20 seconds less to make lather!! This was a bit surprising to me since I would have bet my money on the Shavemac with its stiffer backbone :thinking:. But, YMMV.
I have ordered a 24mm Shavemac (regular or non-D01) from Bernd, but haven't received it yet. When I do, another comparison will be in the works...This will provide for a fairer comparative metric to the 24mm Thater..."Apples to Apples", so to speak :). Will keep you posted in due course and time.
I will also post pictures of the brushes lathered up (which I didn't have time to do this time)
Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see in this upcoming comparison...something that I may very well have forgotten or not considered.