Thread: Boiling water straight to the face, no towel

Originally Posted by whiskeypete

Never thought about the epoxy before. It doesn't seem damaged and I use a cheap Vulfix bristle.

You may have got lucky, but if you keep it up you will see damage. Boiling water is horrible for brushes, for both the knot (epoxy) and the bristle. You should either invest in a scuttle or go back to hot towels.