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    Default Brush for scuttle lathering

    Thinking about a new brush, this time for when I make lather in my Dirty Bird scuttle. Sometimes it's uberlather, sometimes not. I'd love to hear what characteristics others would like in such a brush. I'm thinking a 3 band Silvertip, bulb shaped with a big knot. What's considered big? Over 28mm? Is there such a thing a too big? Anyway, what would you like to see in a scuttle brush?

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    Have you tried your other brushes in the Dirty Bird? Should give you a good idea what works for you. A brush over 28mm is big, personally I don't like such a big mop on my face. And for me it uses far to much product but YMMV

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    Have you thought of a longer handle for the scuttle rather than a bigger knot? I have a DB 1.5 and bought the eShave long handle for it...a match made in heaven!

    Fendrihan, Classic Wet Shaving Store has them on his main page (for reference and additional info)

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    I've never been a believer in specialized brushes. A quality brush is just that and will do a good job whatever you throw at it.

    Personally I prefer a brush at around 26mm. I've had 30mm brushes and they are just too big for me. They can be harder to maneuver and waste lots of lather.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MWS View Post
    Have you thought of a longer handle for the scuttle...
    No, but that's a good idea. Makes sense...thanks!

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    25 mm (1") knot and 50 mm (2") long is my best size. More than 50 mm (2") is too long for a silvertip hair and more than 25 mm (1") is like an octopuss on your face. A two band or superbadger allows a superior lenth.


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    I'd have to agree with thebigspendur here.
    A quality brush will handle anything you throw at it.
    I use rather large brushes (24-30), and use a scuttle each and every day.
    2 band or three, doesn't matter much when it comes to the actual latherability, that is more about feel.
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    +1 MWS.
    A longer handle can do the trick, a bigger knot is not the solution i think.
    Whit a bigger knot then you have right a broom on your face.

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    I'd say go for a longer handle with a modern scuttle. It will keep the lather off your hands, and what ever blade your using. A 22mm badger knot has been working great for me.

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