Thread: First "new" brush.

Nice, also don't dismiss the super badger or the finest badger knots. Especially the XH extra hair/ extra stuffed knots. They are cheaper and still really nice.
The xtra hair ones have a bit more backbone and are great for soaps.

For gluing the knot, devcon 5 minute epoxy works great. Also if the bottom of your knot is a little uneven sand it on a flat surface just enough to where you can set it in the handle properly.
Also be carefull on how much epoxy you use. If you put too much it will squirt up around the edges. A penny thickness layer across the bottom of the handle should be about right.

After the brush is set and you get it wet for the first time you may notice the brush has a bit of a funk to it. Shampoo and conditioner helps. Soaking the brush in a warm cup of water with a tablespoon of vinegar helps.


If the knot doesn't set as deep as you want in the handle you can use a spade bit or a Forstner bit and drill it down a bit more.

Originally Posted by WhiskerBiscuit

Nice, also don't dismiss the super badger or the finest badger knots. Especially the XH extra hair/ extra stuffed knots. They are cheaper and still really nice.
The xtra hair ones have a bit more backbone and are great for soaps.

For gluing the knot, devcon 5 minute epoxy works great. Also if the bottom of your knot is a little uneven sand it on a flat surface just enough to where you can set it in the handle properly.
Also be carefull on how much epoxy you use. If you put too much it will squirt up around the edges. A penny thickness layer across the bottom of the handle should be about right.

I only use soaps so mayby I should go with a finest badger instead? Is the Silvertip to soft?

Originally Posted by PMH

I only use soaps so mayby I should go with a finest badger instead? Is the Silvertip to soft?

I'm one who thinks any quality brush will do the job. You don't need a specialized brush for creams or soaps. The only thing you need to watch with Silvertip is the fact they can be floppy, some very floppy. Personally I hate that. Some love it. I know the Vulfix line can be very floppy. It's just something to keep in mind when you look for the knot.

Well I do like my brushes a little bit stiffer so may by I should go with the finest badger and get a nicer handle instead.

Originally Posted by PMH

Well I do like my brushes a little bit stiffer so may by I should go with the finest badger and get a nicer handle instead.

The finest (2-band) with extra hair is amazing, you will love a brush with that knot. Soft, yet good backbone.

I think I just figured out what to do.
Since my brother is a cabinet maker among other things he got access to machines and some very, very nice woods. I think I will buy a silvertip and a finest and ask him to make handles for me for my birthday.

I just placed a order with the Golden Nib for a Silvertip - Grade A and a Finest. My brother will make the handles, one will be in curly birch to match the custom scales he is also making for me for my grandfathers old razor.