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    But just think of the possibilities! You could...

    But just think of the possibilities! You could have the biggest brush evar!! Like, 36m knot size!!! Because size matters almost as much as post count and funny acronyms!!!!

    Seriously, the price is...
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    The truth about badger brush knots as we know it...

    Right. As you all know, I get bored easily. And I detest guesswork. I think there has been a lot of it in this thread. Too much for my personal liking. So I picked up the phone and called a couple of...
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    You know, Bob, it's typically considered...

    You know, Bob, it's typically considered incredibly bad style to turn a fact or hypothesis based discussion into a long-distance urination competition.

    Pro tip: Your answers will be more accurate...
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    Glen, that is a great question. Since we have...

    Glen, that is a great question. Since we have several members from China, why not send them on a fact finding tour? Can't be that difficult, really. And who knows what else they'll find? Like those...
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    In the rules quoted above. I expect anyone...

    In the rules quoted above.


    I expect anyone selling a product to understand the product. The notion that these brushes were not hand tied is a clear indication that the poster does not understand...
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    Could a senior moderator please look into this?...

    Could a senior moderator please look into this? The gentleman is spreading misinformation. The gentleman also has a vested commercial interest in competitor products. That is slander, a conflict of...
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    If you are happy discussing matters with people...

    If you are happy discussing matters with people who cannot distinguish between a manufacturer and a retailer, and who have never spoken to a manufacturer, be my guest. What is quite remarkable,...
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    Absolutely. That is why people buy Shavemac (all...

    Absolutely. That is why people buy Shavemac (all handles) or Thäter (wood and exotic materials) brushes...
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    It is fairly negligible for the small brush...

    It is fairly negligible for the small brush makers. Ie you will not get rich making brushes, but you can make a living. And that is about it. Things may be different for really large manufacturers...
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    Wrong. Several European brush manufactures source...

    Wrong. Several European brush manufactures source badger hair from China (its sole source these days), but make their own knots. And, as stated previously, that can make for a dramatic difference in...
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    Find a local proxy. Haggling is expected, and...

    Find a local proxy. Haggling is expected, and will get you meaty rebates if you're good at haggling.

    Quality? They will work. Personally, I would go for synthetic fibres in that price region,...
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    And you should be. Given the bulk prices on...

    And you should be. Given the bulk prices on taobao.com or alibaba.com, the EU models should be ten or more times as expensive.


    Yes. And yes. Like this: Top - your brush; bottom - my brush.
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