Brush knot seller search

I got a nice big handle and i thought id see if i could find a knot for it. So this morning i tried to locate Virginia Sheng and see what is offered. Im not locating the site. I am finding vigshaving. But i cant tell if its the same place. Anyone know if its the same or maybe a link to Virginia Sheng?
The handle i have is brass with a 30mm hole. Looking for badger mainly. Thanks for any help. Im open to other places too, im just trying to keep the cost down.

Remeasured, the hole is 31mm so a 30mm should work.

Try this link.

That is vigshaving. Is it the same place?

It says: "An eBay Store maintained by: virginiasheng", so I guess it is the same thing.

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Originally Posted by Gasman

I got a nice big handle and i thought id see if i could find a knot for it. So this morning i tried to locate Virginia Sheng and see what is offered. Im not locating the site. I am finding vigshaving. But i cant tell if its the same place. Anyone know if its the same or maybe a link to Virginia Sheng?
The handle i have is brass with a 30mm hole. Looking for badger mainly. Thanks for any help. Im open to other places too, im just trying to keep the cost down.

Remeasured, the hole is 31mm so a 30mm should work.

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Try Shavemac, you can literally design the exact knot you want - stiff, soft, in between, bulb, fan, flat....best knots on the market today in my opinion.

I agree phrank. I have a D01 and really like it. I will look but im trying to keep cost down.

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Originally Posted by dimab

It says: "An eBay Store maintained by: virginiasheng", so I guess it is the same thing.

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Thanks for pointing that out.

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Originally Posted by Gasman

I agree phrank. I have a D01 and really like it. I will look but im trying to keep cost down.

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For a brush that's going to be part of the foundation of your shave, I'd never skimp on such an important factor as the knot, especially if you've got a really nice handle for it as well. MikeB52 has replaced two knots in brushes I've had where I've loved the handle, but the knot was at best, "meh".

I don't usually go out on a limb and heartily recommend a product but I'm going to make an exception here. Hopefully not to my or your detriment.

I would contact Brad at Maggards and ask him about this knot https://www.maggardrazors.com/produc...dger-fan-knot/ . I have the 28mm version and have been using it daily for a month now, finding it hard to put down. It compares very favourable with my 2 Shavemac 2 band silvertip (not DO1) brushes and Simpsons QEII Jubilee Manchurian brush imo. I think the price is good value for the quality of the knot that you get. Not the least expensive but far from the most expensive.

Bob

I did see that one Bob. Was wondering about it. I would rather buy from other than China. Thanks for your recommendation. I will look again.
BTW, here and s the handle. Very heavy gift from one of our fine members from across the pond...
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Next to my D01 for size comparisons.

Maggard's has many badger knots for a very reasonable price. Their 28mm 2-band, a terrific knot, is only $29.95.

Elite Razor also sells excellent knots for a great price. I have a couple of his Manchurian knots that I prefer over Simpson.

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Originally Posted by Gasman

I would rather buy from other than China.

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In a practical sense that is next to impossible to do as China supplies most all the badger hair to the world. You either buy direct or from another country where the knots have been imported from China or the knots are made there from badger hair imported form China. Single source one stop shopping at it's finest.

Bob

badger comes from china so eat it, its the only source, its all in who puts it together, i have a Maggards coming myself for the same reason as Bob did,, i have a chubby 2 syn i want a badger in. but the Virginia Sheng is one of my better Knots, Andrew installed on one of my favorite handles before i got the Shavemacs, still use it alot, with no hair loss and dense.

I know what ya guys are saying. I think China is one of the only places that are allowed to harvest the hair. That knot is a damn good looking knot Bob, and the fact its a fan shape, but I think Im going to look into Maggarts other 30mm badger knot. Than compare to V.S. to see what else i can come up with. This handle is way too heavy to be using this upcoming brush as an every day brush. The wife told me Id have to be careful using it so I dont knock myself out with it. Ha.

The handle empty is 12oz. And hollow, so i will fill it with something and glue in a knot and Im figuring almost a full pound when done. But it should polish up really nice and be a monster of a brush. Even if it dont get used often it will make a nice display piece.

I even thought about the Tuxedo knot, but I got a couple already. Just not 30mm. I do have a 30mm synthetic already and love it. So natural is next.

About 3 years back a hobbyist on another forum had knots made to order from a small Chinese cosmetics company. Monkey see, monkey do I had some made as well and they came out quite nice. They made mine to order for about $30 each. It didn't take much time at all and communicated well via emails. I don't know though if they are still in business as its been a while.

ShenZhen ZhuiMei Cosmetic Accessories Co., Ltd.
Tel: (86- 755) 89932535 Fax: (86- 755) 89930923
Skype: loyal091127 ADD: Shenzhen city,China
Main products: Makeup Brush, Shaving Brush, Cosmetic Accessories

Ordered the V.S. silver tip at Allied. 28 bucks shipped. Now if i can get it in my hands by June. Ha. Thanks everyone for the help.
Its another bulb shaped knot. Someday i will own a fan shape. Just not this time.

Thanks for the suggestions, this is a question that I was going to ask, as I'll be needing to order knots at some point.

The conflicting opinions on quality are what give me pause.
I know they mostly come from China (knot and hair), heard there were a couple other places though.
At least being assembled here would hold a little more value in my mind.
There are definitely varying qualities of knots, and from the opinions it seems that you're more likely to get a high quality knot from a locally "assembled" knot.
***Is this true? More likely?

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Originally Posted by MikeT

Thanks for the suggestions, this is a question that I was going to ask, as I'll be needing to order knots at some point.

The conflicting opinions on quality are what give me pause.
I know they mostly come from China (knot and hair), heard there were a couple other places though.
At least being assembled here would hold a little more value in my mind.
There are definitely varying qualities of knots, and from the opinions it seems that you're more likely to get a high quality knot from a locally "assembled" knot.
***Is this true? More likely?

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Good luck finding a locally hand tied/assemble knot and even if you are successful in that chances are it will be made from badger hair sourced in China. China supplies virtually all the worlds badger hair.

There are many grades of badger hair knots and unfortunately there is no industry standard for what any of the grades mean. Also there is batch to batch variations of the same grade of knot from even the same maker of brushes.

That said, about all you can do is know what you expect from a badger knot in terms of feel, size, shape and flow through and do you due diligence by searching the web for reviews of various knot suppliers. I would say ordering from a reputable maker/supplier like Shavemac would go a long way to insuring a quality knot. There are a few of those out there to choose from as Shavemac is only one example.

Personally, I like 2 band badger knots and after having read good reviews of Maggards SHD 2 band knots decided to order one. It was the first time I had ordered from Maggards and was highly pleased with the knot they sent me. It could just as easily gone the other way as you never really know till you actually use the brush.

Bob

Well, yes, but...

The hairs are from China in any event.

Then there is the question of how the knots are assembled. There is an easy way, and a good way.

The easy way is to string the hairs together, and cut them into shape. If you're the inquisitive type, search for various videos on YouTube.

The good way is to pick the right hairs, in the right order, and assemble them into shape without having to cut the bulb into shape afterwards.

If you think "28 bucks shipped" will get you a knot made in the good way, think again.

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Well, yes, but...

The hairs are from China in any event.

Then there is the question of how the knots are assembled. There is an easy way, and a good way.

The easy way is to string the hairs together, and cut them into shape. If you're the inquisitive time, search for various videos on youtube.

The good way is to pick the right hairs, in the right order, and assemble them into shape without having to cut the bulb into shape afterwards.

If you think "28 bucks shipped" will get you a knot made in the good way, think again.

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So, is there anyone in North America that assembles badger hair knots in a good way?

Bob

Got my knot in the mail today. Did a quick wash and stuck it in the handle. Im going to have to do a little fine tuning of the handle to get the knot down a little more I think. :rofl2:
Pic with it next to my Shavemac for size comparisons...

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Got my knot in the mail today. Did a quick wash and stuck it in the handle. Im going to have to do a little fine tuning of the handle to get the knot down a little more I think. :rofl2:
Pic with it next to my Shavemac for size comparisons...

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So I am glad this handle made a good home. I Knew I thought of the right hands for it. It took me some time but if I am correct I think the handle was originally part of a display/promo piece for the Merkur 510 progressive. I picked up this handle alongside this new/Unused 510. With it came a brass replacement adjustment knob Heavier weight. I have not seen (personally) another of these. My semi-educated guess is the handle you are using was a display promotional piece.
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The knot was damp when I took the picture last night. Now its dry and the splay looks less but a nice amount. The glue bump inside the knot makes the knot a little wider than my handle by a mm so im going to need to use power tools to widen the top of the opening a little. I believe its a stainless collar so hand sanding is out for fine tuning.

The handle is hollow but there is a lip between the ss and brass for it to sit on. Going to mainly be a display piece here too. But I will use it now and then. I cant have a brush and not use it once in a while.
A big thank you to Theoman for sending it to me from across the world.