I don't know if my skill is improving or if the brush is breaking in--likely the former--but I've been getting some outstanding lather lately. This brush is a real treat to use.
After a few weeks with my PK-47... This brush has become my most used as of late. It's tied with my Thater 4125 for being my absolute favorite to use and I rotate them based on what I want.
Here's the thing, though: It's not the M&F knot so much that's making it such a wonderful brush to use. The knot is very similar to knots I've used from Simpson's and Shavemac. It's not the softest tipped brush I've ever used or the scrubbiest. It's excellent at being soft, but not too soft, scrubby, but not too scrubby, dense, but not too dense... It's a jack of all trades knot that's suitable for everyday use with any product. That lends itself to being a wonderful daily driver. The real beauty, though, is in Ken's handle. It's absolutely wonderful in the hand. It's got a great finish, the material choice is stellar, the logo on the brush looks really slick, and it absolutely locks into the hand and doesn't feel like it's going anywhere. It's as good a handle or better than any other I've used.
I have to agree
That brush is absolutely beautiful and Ken's generosity makes it even more special.
Is that the new engraving?