Wolf Whiskers synthetic knot advice needed.

[Mr. Blonde]

Evening chaps,

I have managed to get myself on the Wolf Whiskers waiting list and have been notified that Peter will send me a customised order form in the next week.

As I reside in the UK, my choice of knot is limited to synthetic. This will be my first synthetic brush, I don't have any experience as to what makes a good one for my requirements. I exclusively face lather, and mainly use hard soaps. I enjoy brushes with solid back bone for this and I do like a soft brush, but as I understand most of the current generation of synthetics are renowned for their soft face feel.

I'd appreciate any feedback and advice on Peter's synthetic knots. Link to the knots that Peter uses http://www.wolfwhiskers.com/knots.html

I'm particularly interested in the new Black Wolf knot and the TGN 24mm 2 band synthetic, does it mimic a 2 band badger?

Many thanks in advance, any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Jpshaver]

I went with the ubersoft 2 knot and I'm very pleased with it. I've had 4 or 5 synthetics and this is the best so far. Wouldn't say it mimics a badger, but performs superbly.

 

[Mr. Blonde]

Thanks jp, I've read some very positive reports of that knot

 

[SeanC]

I went with the ubersoft 2 knot and I'm very pleased with it. I've had 4 or 5 synthetics and this is the best so far. Wouldn't say it mimics a badger, but performs superbly.

I agree. It's a fine knot

 

[Lann]

That is the knot I decided upon too. The pictures Peter sent of it in the Burnt Oak Whiskey handle I ordered looks amazing. Can't wait until it arrives!!

 

[Mr. Blonde]

That's the colour I'm going for. Which handle did you choose Lann?

 

[Lann]

I decided to go for the PJ2 style handle Mr Blonde

 

[Mr. Blonde]

Nice. He does turn some beauties

 

[Redbeard]

The handles look awkward to me.

 

[Batch300]

I have the Ubersoft II knot with the Raptor handle and Ginny's Joy. Extremely happy. A previous brush was also Ubersoft. I am probably 2 weeks away from getting "my 2nd order form from Peter" and will go Black Wolf synthetic. No knowledge of the TGN knot.

For performance, not a Shavemac Unique 2 band, but soft and works for face lathering plus 40% of the Shavemac cost. Everyone should have a Wolf Whiskers brush. Good way to enjoy your first synthetic.

 

[Mr. Blonde]

Thanks for the input Batch, I'm leaning towards the Black Wolf, but I think I'll consult with Peter before making a final choice.

 

[Grant Prichard]

I have 2 wolf whiskers brushes now (Bit greedy but couldn't say no to a bargain) I have the ubersoft 1 and ubersoft 2, The no.1 has slightly more back bone then no.2 but no.2 feels slightly more softer then no.1

 

[Mr. Blonde]

Just collected mine now from the local post Office Depot, been held hostage for a few days pending customs charges. I went for the 24 mm Black Wolf bulb, on first inspection it is incredibly soft and seems to have plenty of back bone.
Which handle did you go for Grant?

 

[Grant Prichard]

Have 2 the blue one is the TSE handle and the whiskey is the DWW-3