Help With Brush Decision

**bknesal** · 07-10-2010, 05:07 AM

Okay gents I need some help, advice, and comments.
I would like a fat, dense silvertip badger brush. Preferably with a clear acrylic handle or flat metal handle, but this is not necessary. I've looked at a few places and have yet to be impressed.
Hit me with your best shot.

**pcdad** · 07-10-2010, 05:21 AM

hmm..I have seen silvertips..but my wallet looks the other way..lol!..they are pricey

Personally..I would go with what me n my wife use..Country Uncle Badger brushes 24mm..about $30 n last ya MANY years..been more than 3 for us both..I think it is possible for the "silvertips" to fall out at some point.. but then again..by then you may need something else anyways!

"Form over Function" or "Function over Form"

Pcdad

**bknesal** · 07-10-2010, 05:30 AM

I appreciate the input, but for the sake of this thread I am pretending price does not matter. In actuality, price does matter, but I want to at least know what to shoot for. And I haven't treated myself to something pricey in quite a while, so I figure I might as well check it out.

**JimmyHAD** · 07-10-2010, 04:19 PM

Brent, I'm assuming you're in the USA and looking at the Thater on SRD ? If that is correct give Don a call. The # is on the webpage and he can give you the exact info on the dimensions etcetera.

**bknesal** · 07-10-2010, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

However, when you look at the clear handle (if you're referring to the octagonal one, It is also known as the Thater "Chubby") And the black one, they are both the same size, have the same knot (quality/density) and all the same dimensions...

You mean to say they are both known as the Thater "Chubby," correct?

**ShavedZombie** · 07-10-2010, 04:42 PM

Yes, My bad... As I remember, the Octagonal style handle is known as the "Chubby", regardless of coloration...

Sorry bout that

**bknesal** · 07-10-2010, 04:45 PM

Not a problem, I just wanted to be sure. I appreciate the help and will have to decide which one I like better. Thanks!

**thebigspendur** · 07-10-2010, 04:46 PM

My avatar is the Thater Chubby 3 with the clear handle.

**ShavedZombie** · 07-10-2010, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by bknesal

Not a problem, I just wanted to be sure. I appreciate the help and will have to decide which one I like better. Thanks!

I definitely prefer the looks of the Chubby with the clear handle, but I want to have a 24mm Thater /now/ so I'm going with the flat, black handle

**BladeRunner001** · 07-10-2010, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by bknesal

Not a problem, I just wanted to be sure. I appreciate the help and will have to decide which one I like better. Thanks!

My personal preference is neither...I like the solid wood (Olive wood, Cocobolo, etc) with the nickel base. But, if you were to twist my arm hard into choosing between black and clear handle, I would go with the clear handle

Don;t agonize over this too much...regardless of which one your choose today, chances are that you'll be buying another one in the intermediate future.

So, go ahead...toss the die and take a chance. It's 50:50. You will not go wrong either way.

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