Rooney Heritage 2XL and 1XL back in stock at VB...

**Tha Baron** · 03-25-2011, 06:22 PM

I think these just got in... Anyway, thought I'd post it here on brush forum so the brush junkies wouldn't miss it.

http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vsho...me.php?cat=173

**drunkentester** · 03-25-2011, 06:51 PM

You are evil......

**bluemantra** · 03-25-2011, 08:09 PM

Got me a 2XL last night and shipped today

Can't wait and great service from Jim as always.

**Greg1911** · 03-25-2011, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by drunkentester

You are evil......

+1

Have you no shame? Or mercy?

**OriginalCrash** · 03-26-2011, 05:32 AM

I'd added Vintage Blades' Heritage Stubby page to my "Check Daily" bookmark folder for exactly this purpose... Managed to finally score myself a 1XL! Can't wait for it to arrive...

**ltjaw** · 03-26-2011, 07:25 AM

I wouldn't think twice about ordering any Stubby XL. I love my 2XL. I think the hair is unique to the 2 band brushes I have - finer and with softer tips. The density that the XLs are packed is perfect for this hair.

**h22o999** · 03-26-2011, 09:45 AM

I tried my 2XL last night with a little of the QCS Esquire....AMAZING!!!

I love the Rooney XL's!!!

**jkh** · 03-26-2011, 10:02 AM

Marvelous, marvelous brushes. If you're on the fence, swallow your willpower pride and pull the trigger.

**Loric** · 03-26-2011, 10:05 AM

I thought the last batch ever of these things was sold out a couple weeks back???

Amazing face lathering brushes whether extinct or not.

**Tha Baron** · 03-26-2011, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Loric

I thought the last batch ever of these things was sold out a couple weeks back???

Amazing face lathering brushes whether extinct or not.

Thats what I thought... I think the sales strategy is the same as those "Last of the Finests" from Classic Shaving a while back. List 10 and people will snap them up not thinking there are 10 more coming.

**kbuzbee** · 03-26-2011, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Tha Baron

Thats what I thought... I think the sales strategy is the same as those "Last of the Finests" from Classic Shaving a while back. List 10 and people will snap them up not thinking there are 10 more coming.

Maybe, but now those Finests really are gone. Sorry I didn't jump on a couple of them.

Ken

**texbilly** · 03-26-2011, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by ltjaw

I think the hair is unique to the 2 band brushes I have - finer and with softer tips. The density that the XLs are packed is perfect for this hair.

I couldn't describe it any better...wonderful brushes, all three. I'm blessed to have the trio and they each get a lot of attention. Go get 'em, Gents!

**ltjaw** · 03-26-2011, 01:42 PM

Just for fun, someone throw up a post when VB is sold out again.

**Loric** · 03-26-2011, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Tha Baron

Thats what I thought... I think the sales strategy is the same as those "Last of the Finests" from Classic Shaving a while back. List 10 and people will snap them up not thinking there are 10 more coming.

+1

Originally Posted by kbuzbee

Maybe, but now those Finests really are gone. Sorry I didn't jump on a couple of them.

Ken

I got one, and its awesome, but I dont need more than one. The skiritchy tips on my Finest are breaking in very very nicely and have lost most of their skiritch, but I still am satisfied with just the one. Really even just trying to cut down to just one of every "type" of brush still leaves me with a 2 week rotation

**htownmmm** · 03-26-2011, 11:09 PM

back in stock......for the moment anyway.

marty

**kbuzbee** · 03-27-2011, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Loric

I got one, and its awesome, but I dont need more than one. The skiritchy tips on my Finest are breaking in very very nicely and have lost most of their skiritch, but I still am satisfied with just the one. Really even just trying to cut down to just one of every "type" of brush still leaves me with a 2 week rotation

That's where I will wind up

I have a feeling....

It's funny though. I really LIKE the itty bitty scritching of my Finests. I don't really want the tips to soften up any more than they are. Just me, I guess

But, as with all brushes, individual examples vary significantly. My 30mm and 3/3 have such tall lofts, they barely scritch at all. Nothing at all like the Polo. That is the one I wish I'd "hit"

The 3/1 is close but it's way smaller.

Cheers, Brother!

Ken

**Loric** · 03-27-2011, 08:27 AM

I dont mind the skritch in a Finest, I look at it as an opportunity cost to have that much density and backbone in a brush. To be honest it really just adds a touch of character to the brush. It's almost like having a puppy that just wants to run fast and play hard all day.

**kbuzbee** · 03-27-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Loric

I dont mind the skritch in a Finest, I look at it as an opportunity cost to have that much density and backbone in a brush. To be honest it really just adds a touch of character to the brush. It's almost like having a puppy that just wants to run fast and play hard all day.

Very interesting description, Seth. I like it (and I like puppies

)

Ken