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I really like my kent BK8, the amount of water it holds is wonderful and the mop effect is superb, however eventually I would like to get a brush around the size of the bk12 which has a knot size of 32mm. How do the kent brushes compare to the better brands, and does anyone else even make a similar knot size?
Josh,
Kent is recognized as "one of the better ones" available. But if you want a brush to rival your razors, you need this one.
RT
A 38mm knot? You could paint a room with that! That's a nice brush, though. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rtaylor61
Josh,
I had a 30mm Vulfix brush. It was beautiful. Soft. Luxurious. Too big! Oh, did I mention TOO BIG! IMO, part of the beauty of a brush is being able to work the lather on your face. I spend about two minutes working the lather with each application. With the 30mm brush...I was pushing the lather off my face. For me, a brush in the 24-26mm knot size is ideal, but I do enjoy my smaller 20-22mm brushes as well. For me, picking up a brush each day is like picking up the razor...which one do I feel like using today!
RT
See I like it when it covers most of my face...I still seem to spend 5 minutes lathering but I just build up thick rich lather, and so do a few of the walls lol. I think the bigger mopish brushes help me to build a much more thick even lather while keeping all of my face moist enough so that the lather doesnt dry out while I apply...I just love large and moppish!Quote:
Originally Posted by rtaylor61
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Originally Posted by rtaylor61
The handle is too long, I wouldnt like anything with a handle that long...but the knot size is great hehe :D
The biggest brush I have is a 26mm Rooney #1 large in silvertip ($150 at classicshaving). It is not floppy, but isn't dense like a Simpson either.
I can't see myself going to a bigger brush - as I use soaps a fair bit and find a 26mm brush a bit big.
If you want a big brush, you might want to consider some of the Saville Row brushes - there's a 30mm best/super badger for about $85 (supposedly a rebadged Kent) and there's a lightbulb-shaped series of silvertips - I think the 28mm goes for about $150 and there might be bigger knots available on a variety of handles.
The SR brushes are great value and, IMHO, are a good combination of soft and dense - they work great with both soaps and creams. I like the lightbulb-shaped knots as they have a denser feel than the traditional fan-shaped knots of the same width.
Shavemac can also do a custom brush in just about any size you want (but it won't be floppy) for less than the BK12.
If you want a floppy brush in a 30mm or bigger knot, than I think Vulfix or Kent are your best bets.
This e-bay vendor has a brand new BK12 on for 95 pounds (vs 108 on the Kent website - although if you troll around B&B, you can find a discount code worth 10 or 20%) and very reasonable shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kent-BK12-Shaving...QQcmdZViewItem
If you're looking for mopish/floppy, than you likely want a brush with a higher loft - for example the Rooney style #3 in large will feel floppier than the style #1 in large as it has a 10mm higher loft - notwithstanding that they are both 26mm brushes.
Hope this helps.
Picky, picky, picky. Check with Matt and see what he can whip up for you.
Randy
I am talking with matt, I have plenty of time since Im out of work now I couldnt justify really buying anything new. How does Matt's stuff compare as far as loft, bristle count, and softness to the companies mentioned in this thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by rtaylor61
Josh,
I can't compare Matt's brushes with the others. I don't own one of his yet. And I don't own a Kent.
RT
great answer by suzuki
My single current user (have a couple of other brushes just lying around) is a small ivory cutie from Matt - 18mm knot. It's definitely the least floppy of all silvertips I have tried (which I love) so you Josh might need to specify less dense / longer hair for your desired floppiness.
Cheers
Ivo
who is matt that you are referring to?
thanks
Matt is member shavethebadger. Grade A brushes made to order.
X
Josh,
QED also has Savile Row Silvertip brushes with 32mm knots -- models 3132 & 3332 (I believe). Send Charles an e-mail for photo on the handle designs.