Scrubbiest TGN knot?

[mdole]

The question is in the title, what is the scrubbiest knot (and loft height) from TGN? I see they recommend Pure for a stiff brush, and I've seen the Black badger mentioned here, but I like a truly stiff bristle for my face, what say you? Thanks!

-Matt-

 

[shaverjoe]

I have a black badger set at 44 mm and 6 TGN finest set between 46-48mm. The black badger is by far the scrubbiest of the two.

 

[DC_MPA]

Black badger will definitely be the scritchiest.

 

[Toulouse]

If you're willing to go boar, the TGN bristle knot is very dense and scritchy/scrubby. I love it but it's not for everyone.

 

[DC_MPA]

I have the TGN boar knot as well and completely agree, it's a $30 knot for $6.95. Great knot!

 

[GrandeVT]

I've not tried TGN's boar but my last 2 restorations were black badger. They're super stiff and scrubby. I was prepared to dislike them but no such luck. I don't know what took me so long. I love 'em.

 

[njpaddy]

I had Rudy do my stiffest brush, a 16mm TGN Finest set at a 40 loft. Great for those days I want stiff and scrubby as it's all backbone and no bloom. The handle is 45mm for a good grip.

 

[CyberJCM]

Yup, the TGN Boar Bristle knot is super stiff and scrubby, has a really nice feel to it, and an awesome price.

 

[mdole]

I see that TGN has a 22 & a 24 Black Badger knot, which would be preferable (scrubby wise)? Is a shorter loft equal to a scrubbier brush? And heck, for the price, I might as well include a boar knot and try it out! Thanks gents!

-Matt-

 

[FL shaver]

Black badger will definitely be the scritchiest.

I get much more scritch from my low level badgers than my TGN boar.

 

[DC_MPA]

I agree, I am very impressive with my boar TGN knot. When it's soaped up it is rather soft.

 

[mdole]

If I am looking at black badger, how's the Parker knot and handle?

-Matt-