Wolf Whiskers Brush

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Just had pics through for faux tortoise brush with 22mm Evolution HMW bulb set 48mm.

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That's lovely. I'm a big fan of Wolf Whiskers!

Presumably you are in the states, given that he has set a badger knot for you?

Enjoy!!!
 
Nishy said:
How does the 22mm feel on the face?
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I assume a lot comes down to type of badger, how it's set and where the knot is from.
The one in my photo a couple of posts above is my first 22mm (it's a TGN Finest 2-band set at 48mm) and I really, really like it.
I face lather 75% using croaps and soaps (not so much creams) and it has been performing absolutely amazing.
I think my 'sweet spot' might be 24mm set at 48-50 though - but this is still a very nicely performing brush

In comparison I've used the Kent T12 30mm for a couple of shaves now..and it almost feels like a novelty brush...pressed into my face it covers the entire side of my face :D
Still, all good brushes. I have only come across a couple of new brushes that I didn't really care for - AoS travel brush and Geo F Trumper travel brush being two of them. The thing they have in common is that they are both Pure Badger so maybe it's just that hair type I don't like.
I also haven't met a Vie-Long brush that I really like yet.
All things highly YMMVish though
 
You could be right from the look of it.

I actually spoke to him more about lathering etc / less aesthetics and this was his recommendation; a copy of a brush he uses but it just gives me an excuse to get another brush after this one.... :))

Might be asking Santa for some cash in an envelope and start saving for next year's purchases!

And to think...I started DE shaving to save money!!
 
pugh-the-special-one said:
This is only my opinion but the knot is to small for the handle lovely handle all the same, I bet it would look great with a 26mm two band silvertip fan.
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I'll snap and post some post-bloom pics later - it's starting to bloom rather nicely. But yes, I think a 26mm or so would elevate the look and maybe use even further.
Good thing brushes can always be re-knotted :D
 
Pete was very good in discussing knots etc with me. I have a pretty limited amount of experience compared to many on here. It will be interesting to use the knot suggested. I then need (note the 'need') to try a very different knot perhaps so I can build a bit of experience in how the different heights and widths affect how the brushes perform...all very exciting!
 
In case anyone is up for some trivia.
A few weeks ago Peter changed the medallion at the bottom of his brushes to a new, black version.
I received this reply from him today in regard to the change;

"I do have a new coin that replaced the other one. I don't remember the exact date, but it was only a couple weeks ago"

Going forward I guess we can say that if your brush sports the black coin it's made after October, 2015.
I wonder if the 'old' medallion brushes now will become even more valuable in the collector's market :)

Anyway, some interesting trivia if nothing else.

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