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Show off your TSR 2016 LE Shavemac brushes
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Being new to badger brushes, I'm also whizzed at how quickly they seem to dry. I'm sure with such a dense knot, it'll probably not dry as well as a standard knot, not that I can get anywhere near the middle of the knot, such is its density.
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For anyone that has both, Is there any consensus on which has the softest tips: 2-band or 3-band D01?
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I have had them both in the past. 3-band D01 was softer in my case.
Edit: Mine belonged to an older batch. Current batch could be very different!
Edit: Mine belonged to an older batch. Current batch could be very different!
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If the 2 Band has more backbone than the 3, I can't begin to imagine what that's like! It must really destroy a proper hard soap!
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Wickham's Super Smooth Club Cola -
I already loved this soap, it's in my top three. With the DO1 though, this is on a completely different level. I've never known such luscious lather, and so quickly too! Held the brush up and let the water drain out, gave it a very, very light squeeze and then about thirty turns, on the tips only of course.
I already loved this soap, it's in my top three. With the DO1 though, this is on a completely different level. I've never known such luscious lather, and so quickly too! Held the brush up and let the water drain out, gave it a very, very light squeeze and then about thirty turns, on the tips only of course.
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Exactly what my wife said the second she saw it. I like that the colouration isn't symmetrical on mine, one side more orange, the other side more red.
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You know it's good when you give it centre stage with 'space' to breathe in the collection
Any pics of that collection?
I think the only way I'm going to be able to rotate brushes now is by buying another one!
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On that subject, is there any chance you or someone as equally qualified, could create a thread about brush care? I'm thinking a sticky as anything to do with brush care is lost in the middle of a number of threads.
To be honest Gordy I wouldn't be the right person. My brush care involves polishing the handle and ensuring the brush is towel dry and hung after use. I haven't combed through any of my Shavemacs ever. If I do see white residue at the base of the knot (unwashed soap) I just wash the brush thoroughly again.
The only important thing to remember with these brushes is:
Do not soak in hot water, that is water too hot or even very hot to the touch. I find it causes the hairs to spread in the knot. Perhaps loosening the glue.
When drying don't mash the knot into the towel just brush the towel as though you are painting lather softly at the tips.
Leave the brush to dry in a well ventilated room without too much moisture. If you can't achieve this, leave some silica packets near the brush.
Simple really, a good brush worth its asking price IMO shouldn't need hours of attention, it should just deliver with relative ease.
The only important thing to remember with these brushes is:
Do not soak in hot water, that is water too hot or even very hot to the touch. I find it causes the hairs to spread in the knot. Perhaps loosening the glue.
When drying don't mash the knot into the towel just brush the towel as though you are painting lather softly at the tips.
Leave the brush to dry in a well ventilated room without too much moisture. If you can't achieve this, leave some silica packets near the brush.
Simple really, a good brush worth its asking price IMO shouldn't need hours of attention, it should just deliver with relative ease.