Why are brush handles so short?

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09-26-2005, 06:12 AM
Korndog

Why are brush handles so short?

While I am new to straight razor shaving, I have been a brush user for 20+ years and have always enjoyed the process. One thing I have wonderd about but never really asked anyone is why don't more brushes have long handles on them. As an avid cook, it seems like having a baloon whisk that's 3" long; highly inefficient.

Yes I'm drunk.
09-26-2005, 06:56 AM
halwilson

Hi Korndog,

Shavemac sells a nice longer handled silver tip badger brush. It's highly recommended by Dr. Chris Moss who is also a member at the wetshavers' forum SMF. Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/bp5gt

I have a Vulfix 377 I got from classicshaving.com that has a longer handle as well as a longer brush. This is one of my favorite brushes. It might also suit your culinary skills.

Hal
09-26-2005, 11:59 AM
sensei_kyle

eShave brushes are also long handled. http://www.eshave.com
09-26-2005, 10:18 PM
Dick Danger

This is a bigger version of the Shavemac 22368, mine just arrived and it looks great.
09-26-2005, 10:20 PM
Korndog

Very nice brushes. I think this is my next purchase.
09-27-2005, 02:06 AM
newdovo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korndog

why don't more brushes have long handles on them.

Just lie. Say it's bigger than it looks. Don't let anyone actually measure it. :)
09-27-2005, 02:28 AM
Korndog

Quote:

Originally Posted by newdovo

Just lie. Say it's bigger than it looks. Don't let anyone actually measure it. :)

How do you think I got a 25 year old wife at 45? I lied a lot.
09-27-2005, 12:33 PM
halwilson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Danger

This is a bigger version of the Shavemac 22368, mine just arrived and it looks great.

Dick,

That looks like one hec of a fine brush, with the combined virtues of a longer handle and a 30mm knot! I hope you'll post a review.

Hal
09-28-2005, 08:30 AM
randydance062449

When they say a "knot size of XX" what are they referring to?
The diameter of the knot or the circumference? :confused:
09-28-2005, 01:44 PM
azjoe

Randy,

As I understand it, based on info I read in a thread on another forum, it's the diameter of the hair at the point it enters the handle.
09-28-2005, 07:31 PM
randydance062449

Thanks for the link!
10-01-2005, 04:02 AM
Dick Danger

Quote:

Originally Posted by halwilson

Dick,

That looks like one hec of a fine brush, with the combined virtues of a longer handle and a 30mm knot! I hope you'll post a review.

Hal

Here's a quickie. After three shaves I'd give it a 10 out of 10 for lather, and looks, a 6 out of 10 for feel. It looks nice, holds lots of water, makes a lot of lather, and doesn't smell any more, but for me it is simply too big. I've gone back to my old Vulfix. :shrug: