What knot size did you have?I have a SynbBad and of the 4 synthetics I've tried I Ike it the best. It is less springy and splays the best in comparison with my others. It will not, however, replace any of my badgers or boars. I use it primarily when I travel because it dries very quickly in comparison the a badger or boar.
Have you ever tried the Yaqi 24mm synthetics? I appreciate it's entirely subjective, but if you have, does the SynBad feel nicer/softer than those?I have a 24mm AP Synbad with ‘Elegant Emerald' green marble swirl handle. Took about a week to arrive in the UK. Really pleased with it. It's a bit more dense than the Razorocks I've had. I can't get too technical, it's a brush, which lathers cream and then places it onto my face. I'm not sure what more there is to it than that. It feels nice and I like it
It's a 22 mm fan-shape.What knot size did you have?
I have a couple of Yaqi mew browns and find the Synbad to be noticeably better. Not great at describing brushes, but the loft on the mew browns is lower and the knot feels denser with less splay which I find makes it harder to face lather with. Yaqi wins on value for money, but if I had £30 or whatever to spend, would go for the SynbadHave you ever tried the Yaqi 24mm synthetics? I appreciate it's entirely subjective, but if you have, does the SynBad feel nicer/softer than those?
Excellent. I've made a good choice with the SynBad thenI have a couple of Yaqi mew browns and find the Synbad to be noticeably better. Not great at describing brushes, but the loft on the mew browns is lower and the knot feels denser with less splay which I find makes it harder to face lather with. Yaqi wins on value for money, but if I had £30 or whatever to spend, would go for the Synbad
I do really like my 24mm Yaqi timberwolf though
Have you ever tried the Yaqi 24mm synthetics? I appreciate it's entirely subjective, but if you have, does the SynBad feel nicer/softer than those?
You did made a good choice, indeed. After 2-3 years of using ApShave knots I would say the SynBad is the most universal, out of the 5 synths available. Cashmere is softer and SilkSmoke firmer (better for hard soaps). However, the new 2BED is really something, very nice with the semi-fan shape, with look and performance close as possible to 2-band fan badgers. Good thing you went with the 28mm, I found 24mm to be sloppy, but that's me only. I have and used all of the APShaves knots in 28mm and 30mm sizes, but I set the lofts myself, because the standard brushes have 60mm and it's not working well for me. This makes a bigger knot look smaller (like 24mm or 26mm max.). I set them at 55-56mm, thus increasing the density/backbone and bring them even closer to real badger. Smaller, better, denser, firmer (no flop), enough splay and super soft tips - I like them this way.Excellent. I've made a good choice with the SynBad then
You did made a good choice, indeed. After 2-3 years of using ApShave knots I would say the SynBad is the most universal, out of the 5 synths available. Cashmere is softer and SilkSmoke firmer (better for hard soaps). However, the new 2BED is really something, very nice with the semi-fan shape, with look and performance close as possible to 2-band fan badgers. Good thing you went with the 28mm, I found 24mm to be sloppy, but that's me only. I have and used all of the APShaves knots in 28mm and 30mm sizes, but I set the lofts myself, because the standard brushes have 60mm and it's not working well for me. This makes a bigger knot look smaller (like 24mm or 26mm max.). I set them at 55-56mm, thus increasing the density/backbone and bring them even closer to real badger. Smaller, better, denser, firmer (no flop), enough splay and super soft tips - I like them this way.
Hope I have been of help to you. Enjoy your new brush!
Best,
Sure. You're welcome anytime. I'll be more than glad to help you with info on any synthetic, based on my experience, because I had them all. From the first Plisson brush years ago and until now, with APShave, which I favour. Just look for me @Martini at the neighbouring forum, ATG, where I'm active and we see each other more often.Thank you. That's quality insight you've given there. I may call on your skillset one day to modify some brushes for me
...I would say the SynBad is the most universal, out of the 5 synths available. Cashmere is softer and SilkSmoke firmer (better for hard soaps). However, the new 2BED is really something, very nice with the semi-fan shape, with look and performance close as possible to 2-band fan badgers. Good thing you went with the 28mm, I found 24mm to be sloppy, but that's me only. I have and used all of the APShaves knots in 28mm and 30mm sizes, but I set the lofts myself, because the standard brushes have 60mm and it's not working well for me. This makes a bigger knot look smaller (like 24mm or 26mm max.). I set them at 55-56mm, thus increasing the density/backbone and bring them even closer to real badger. Smaller, better, denser, firmer (no flop), enough splay and super soft tips - I like them this way...
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