Apologies for the dumb question - are the tuxedo knots different to other synthetics or are they just a different coloured synthetic?
GreetingsI have been using one of these exclusively for the last week: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...andle-Synthetic-Hair/2986023_32817162394.html
A few key stats...
Handle Material: Resin
Handle Diameter: 38mm
Handle Height: 53mm
Knot Diameter: 24mm
Effective Loft: 55mm
Knot Type: 'Tuxedo' Synthetic
Weight: 90g
Cost: 11.02 GBP including postage (as at 19/08/17)
Delivery Time: 2 weeks
Ergonomics: Sits very comfortably in the hand
Water Retention: The first synthetic I've used which doesn't dribble surplus water, in fact you need to load less water because of this
Backbone: More than Muhle or Ubersoft and certainly more than a Plissoft. On a par with the Razorock 400. Only Zenith synthetics have more in my experience
Softness: As soft as a Plissoft
This brush is advertised as a Tuxedo. It looks like a Tuxedo and I strongly suspect it is (remembering loft and density can cause all sorts of variations on the same fibre). The point is largely moot however as in a nutshell it's a fine brush. In particular it's softness and water retention properties. The only possible negative for some is the backbone which is at the higher end of the scale. In short my current favourite brush.
In action with Portland Shave Soap
Ironically, just today I spoke by phone with the proprietor of Evershave and I learned something about these Tuxedo knots as I discovered that the "fan" shaped one I have been using for a few weeks daily is indeed from the same source, i.e., it's a Tuxedo, but the fan one has more fibers. Regardless, what Seanc says is true regarding water retention. However, mine is dead nuts perfect as regards backbone for face lathering set at approx. 53 - 55mm. I suspect these knots all come from the same maker in China, but no matter who you buy from they are IMO the best synthetic money can buy at present. And to think of all those poor saps spending all that cheddar on dead mammal brushes from China.
Hey BlondieOrdered this one on Friday, can't wait!
26mm Tuxedo knot
Hey Blondiemay I have the link where you got this brush from please
This is the Ali Express shop.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/2986023?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.5bdadf47xtei6v
Bummer this site doesn't accept Paypal, sorry I'm out and thanks for the link @donnie_arko
Bummer this site doesn't accept Paypal, sorry I'm out and thanks for the link @donnie_arko
If it's of any interest AliExpress's payer protection is excellent. The payer doesn't receive the money until the buyer has confirmed delivery. Yaqi Brush orders are tracked as well.
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Is there a different between the synthetic fibres for their black/white knots?
There's this one, which looks very similar to the knots used in the Razorock 400
And there's the Tuxedo one below
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