What brush(es) are you waiting on? - aka confess to SBAD helplessness

**Greg1911** · 06-26-2011, 10:05 AM

I finally broke and ordered the SOC 2 band from Vintage Scents.....oh baby!

**kbuzbee** · 06-26-2011, 11:03 AM

Sweet Brush, Greg

If they would offer it in a 30mm I'd be interested! But alas, Semogue is hugeiphobic

Cheers,

Ken

(edit - oh, by the way, to your title, a 30mm is inbound from Lee

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**lu20vt** · 06-26-2011, 11:07 AM

I just got a handmade brush with a lump of finest 30mm TGN Finest is amazing ..

**kbuzbee** · 06-26-2011, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by lu20vt

I just got a handmade brush with a lump of finest 30mm TGN Finest is amazing ..

Wow, that knot looks even shorter than mine!

What did you have it set at?

I can tell you, if you like a scrubby 2 band Simpsons, you're gonna love this knot!

Well done!

Ken

**lu20vt** · 06-26-2011, 11:20 AM

Loft is 50mm

is very very smooth ..

**Greg1911** · 06-26-2011, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by kbuzbee

Sweet Brush, Greg

If they would offer it in a 30mm I'd be interested! But alas, Semogue is hugeiphobic

Cheers,

Ken

(edit - oh, by the way, to your title, a 30mm is inbound from Lee

)

24 mm is right in my sweetspot! Someday I'll have to try a 30 mm.

Lee as in Lee Sabini? I'm getting myself one of his masterpieces for my birthday (if I can wait that long).

**Dpflaum** · 06-26-2011, 11:26 AM

I'm waiting on a custom Shavemac.

**nathanb** · 06-26-2011, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Greg1911

I finally broke and ordered the SOC 2 band from Vintage Scents.....oh baby!

I just received a SOC 2 band in the mail, I will be giving it its first lather this afternoon. It is a gorgeous brush. And the largest I own as of yet. 20-22mm seem to be my sweet spot but I am excited to try out something a little bigger.

As far as brushes I am waiting on, I am waiting on a 2009 Kent B&B LE to arrive that I got in a trade.

Upon its arrival I will have a brush from the following big brands: Simpson, Shavemac, Rooney, Semogue, and Kent... what other brands do I need to complete my collection?

**Greg1911** · 06-26-2011, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by lu20vt

I just got a handmade brush with a lump of finest 30mm TGN Finest is amazing ..

Very nice!

I'm really loving all of my TGN 2 bands, when I think of the performance/cost ratio they seem untouchable to me.

**ssultan** · 06-26-2011, 11:43 AM

I like...I like a lot! Ken, now I'm torn between the RV12 or the RVCH3!

**djh** · 06-26-2011, 11:53 AM

There are some wonderful brushes in this thread, Gentlemen and I'm looking forward to seeing more photos and reading some reports when they hit the deck. I am surprised/pleased/proud/disappointed to report that I am not awaiting a brush delivery. I have been lucky enough to receive 4 new brushes in the past 2 weeks, but there is nothing incoming.

**nathanb** · 06-26-2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by djh

There are some wonderful brushes in this thread, Gentlemen and I'm looking forward to seeing more photos and reading some reports when they hit the deck. I am surprised/pleased/proud/disappointed to report that I am not awaiting a brush delivery. I have been lucky enough to receive 4 new brushes in the past 2 weeks, but there is nothing incoming.

I guess at some point you do need to slow down and become familiar with the ones you already have.

**drP** · 06-26-2011, 12:07 PM

I'm awaiting more Lee Sabini one offs; currently i''m considering the brushes Lee is making as being the best brushes on the market, together with Simpsons made by Vulfix. Taking price-quality ratio into account Lee's brushes are standing lonely at the top. They are truly addictive....and keep in mind they're in fact all custom made/bespoke...
So downsizing and upsizing at the same time makes my current number more or less stable...

**kbuzbee** · 06-26-2011, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Greg1911

24 mm is right in my sweetspot! Someday I'll have to try a 30 mm.

Some guys KNOW they like smaller brushes. I'm the opposite. If you're just curious, have Rudy make you a 30mm Finest. One of the nicest brushes I own.

Originally Posted by Greg1911

Lee as in Lee Sabini? I'm getting myself one of his masterpieces for my birthday (if I can wait that long).

Yep, that Lee. Pictures look great. I'm sure it will be

Cheers,

Ken

**kbuzbee** · 06-26-2011, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by ssultan

I like...I like a lot! Ken, now I'm torn between the RV12 or the RVCH3!

You know my answer, brother!

RV12 all the way. This latest handle is beyond perfect!

Cheers,

Ken

**kbuzbee** · 06-26-2011, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by drP

So downsizing and upsizing at the same time makes my current number more or less stable...

Kinda like catch and release, Peter

but with a cache value of 260+

Ken

**PozzSka** · 06-26-2011, 02:45 PM

Still waiting on my M&F beehive ...it's been a month now I think.

**kiwichris** · 06-26-2011, 02:55 PM

I'm currently patiently awaiting the arrival of a Morris & Forndran 'Emilion' 22/46 in blond badger from Lee Sabini. Just wish Australia was closer to the UK!