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Tieguy77
05-04-2006, 03:42 PM
Kent Is Outstanding !!!!

After reading Joel's fantastic description of his BK4, I decided to take the plunge and go for the BK8. After speaking to Steve from Kent brushes I ordered on Saturday. The company was closed on Sunday and Monday for May Day, and when I inquired about my brush I was told it would ship out on Wednesday, and usually takes about 7-10 days to the East Coast.

The Mrs. presented it to me when I came home from work today!! Three Cheers for Kent for their outstanding customer service! Thanks to Steve and Vanessa as well.....The brush is beautiful !!!!

Bobby

roughrider
05-04-2006, 04:17 PM
That's good to hear. Let us know how you like the brush.

HlSheppard
05-04-2006, 04:24 PM
My brand new BK4 arrived today as well. Very nice brush! We'll try it out in the morning!

Scotto
05-04-2006, 05:48 PM
My brand new BK4 arrived today as well. Very nice brush! We'll try it out in the morning!
Howard, when you don't like it, I'll take it like all your others....:wink: :biggrin:

BTW, I agree on Kent's service. My BK2 arrived very quickly.

HlSheppard
05-04-2006, 08:12 PM
Ok, Mr. Smartypants....

I already tried it tonight and I LIKE it! (so there)

Although it is a bit small... :w00t:

NYLaw
05-05-2006, 05:17 AM
I LOVE my BK-4... (used for about a week now) It's the perfect size for me, and just the right balance between softness and firmness in the bristles... I think it gives a more effortless lather than my Vulfix super 2233, but I'll always keep the Vulfix in my rotation.

mrob
05-05-2006, 05:18 AM
Howard--

I'm starting to look for an upgrade to my SR101 brush, and am drooling over the Kents--what I want is a bigger brush (the 101 is a 20mm), but not huge, super badger bristles for the softness, but not a floppy head. Will the BK4 fit the bill?

Mitch

drP
05-05-2006, 05:48 AM
Howard,

i copied this post from another thread:

"This might help a bit , knot sizes for the Bk range :-

BK12 32MM
BK8 26MM
BK4 22MM
BK2 22MM

Steve Davis
Kentbrushes

Ps GBK1777 offer in couponcode 2nd page of checkout
will still run during May and we should be able to sell in
dollars around june"


But you should know that the BK's are brushes with relatively more flex than f.i. the Shavemacs or Savile Rows; not because of the different bristle quality imo, but more because of the way Savile Rows/Shavemacs are constructed/build and because of the relative dense packaging of the latter.

Peter

HlSheppard
05-05-2006, 05:53 PM
Thanks for that great info (as usual), Peter.

Mitch - what I know about brushes doesn't really compare to Peter's experience. However, I think size-wise, you'll be perfectly happy with the BK4. I would consider it a "floppy" brush, though (not meant in a derogative sense).

I tend to prefer a more dense, stiffer bristled brush (like the Simpson Chubby's or older Shavemacs). Once in a while, though - a softer, more luxurious brush is nice for a change of pace (see, Scotto?? :001_tt2: ).

This is the niche that is filled rather nicely by my Kent and Vulfix.

Scotto
05-05-2006, 06:09 PM
Howard, I just got a Simpsons PJ3 in super. Now that sounds like a brush for you.:wink:

HlSheppard
05-06-2006, 05:29 AM
Howard, I just got a Simpsons PJ3 in super. Now that sounds like a brush for you.:wink:

<ahem>

Um, YEAH, sure.... :bored: