I've been looking for a high-end brush to replace at least partially, my first badger, a base model Fendrihan I picked up new for about $30 a few years ago.
Over the weekend, I pulled the trigger on this Rooney "Emillion" in size 2 with two band super silver tip badger. It should be here by Thursday, or so.
Overall brush height: 110mm
Handle height: 60mm
Brush Loft: 50mm
Knot diameter: 25mm
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