Morris & Forndran Blond Badger

**SirWhiskers** · 09-09-2011, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by ben74

Thater certainly have super soft tips (IMO).

Yes, the best Silvertip I ever tried. Let's see their 2-band...

**MaxP** · 09-10-2011, 07:20 AM

This is yet another illustration of YMMV. Isn't is wonderful that there are such varied preferences...and choices.

I currently own one M&F and have another on the way.
However, I don't ever intend to be without a Thater.
And the Simpson's Berkeley (Best) is also a great brush.

So, in my cabinet anyway, there are a variety of textures to select from depending on the whim of the day. I just don't see myself ever being a one brush guy.

**kooshman7** · 09-12-2011, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by MaxP

This is yet another illustration of YMMV. Isn't is wonderful that there are such varied preferences...and choices.

I currently own one M&F and have another on the way.
However, I don't ever intend to be without a Thater.
And the Simpson's Berkeley (Best) is also a great brush.

So, in my cabinet anyway, there are a variety of textures to select from depending on the whim of the day. I just don't see myself ever being a one brush guy.

I don't blame you on never being a one brush guy. The selection of quality brushes is just mind boggling, and it's hard to not want more!

**kbuzbee** · 09-12-2011, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by kooshman7

The selection of quality brushes is just mind boggling, and it's hard to not want more!

Yes, it is......

Ken

**Hex** · 09-12-2011, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by kbuzbee

Yes, it is......

Ken

Very difficult indeed.

**rearviewmirror** · 09-12-2011, 03:04 PM

made my purchase today. now i wait anxiously

**Vlad** · 09-12-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

made my purchase today. now i wait anxiously

This is the worst part...the wait. It's TERRIBLE!

**SirWhiskers** · 09-12-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

made my purchase today. now i wait anxiously

Specs?

**AABCDS** · 09-12-2011, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

made my purchase today. now i wait anxiously

Which handle did you end up choosing or did you get all three?!

**ltjaw** · 09-12-2011, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

made my purchase today. now i wait anxiously

Makes two of us!

**rearviewmirror** · 09-12-2011, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by AABCDS

Which handle did you end up choosing or did you get all three?!

none of the ones I was originally looking at.
I've been sworn to secrecy otherwise.

**ltjaw** · 09-12-2011, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by yohimbe2

The Negative element has arrived to poop on the party.

All of my Simpsons feel better than my MF Silvertip.....The bristels are stiff and it feels like the brushes I've purchased at my local drugstore, I have a $30 no name brush that does better. Maybe time to try Rooney? (Two Thater 2 Bands on order now)

Oh, you aren't pooping on the party. Just keeping it real. Have you tried one of Lee's 3-band brushes? I love my 2 and 3-band M&Fs, and I have more than a few Simpsons in my den. Yes, YMMV.

**rearviewmirror** · 09-12-2011, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by SirWhiskers

Specs?

23mm knot, 49mm loft

**AABCDS** · 09-12-2011, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

none of the ones I was originally looking at.
I've been sworn to secrecy otherwise.

What a tease! I hope it takes extra long for your brush to arrive.

**rearviewmirror** · 09-12-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by AABCDS

What a tease! I hope it takes extra long for your brush to arrive.

that just means it will take even longer for you guys to see my awesome new brush!

**AABCDS** · 09-12-2011, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

that just means it will take even longer for you guys to see my awesome new brush!

Uhhh, I hope you get it this weekend!

**SirWhiskers** · 09-12-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

that just means it will take even longer for you guys to see my awesome new brush!

Yeah, but we are already swimming in M&F brushes

**rearviewmirror** · 09-12-2011, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by SirWhiskers

Yeah, but we are already swimming in M&F brushes

yes, but mine will be BETTER!

**SirWhiskers** · 09-12-2011, 05:55 PM

Looks like Classic Shaving now carries the M&F sandalwood soap:

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...60/8456336.htm

It is a very nice soap but it's a bit expensive given the 1.75oz size.

**ltjaw** · 09-12-2011, 07:07 PM

Someone sent a PM asking for some pictures of 3-band M&Fs. I have but two (perhaps Ben could indulge us as well). I know I've posted pics of these somewhere deep in the archives of this thread. Here's a new twist: one of them next to a Thater 4125/2:

And here's a great little number next to my favorite Blonde. This is its pre-bloom state. I should post a picture of it next to my Simpson 56. They are quite similar in size and shape:

Each has a different type of hair. The hair in the silver belted handle is similar to Rooney Super. Lee tells me the hair in the acrylic handle was a sample he made about three brushes from. It happens to be my favorite 3-band, with great backbone and the fine, soft tips that kind of curl up when dry.