Dripstand for Chubby2

Just received a new Chubby 2 in Super. Great brush thanks for the reviews.
Anyone recommend a suitable dripstand available here in the UK ???

I wouldn't bother. Save your money for something else shave related. I think it's been pretty well accepted that hanging a wet brush does nothing unless you just want one anyway. Just gently squeeze and shake the brush after rinsing and leave to dry upright on its base. I believe that has been the Simpson way, always.

I have a rather large/oversize silvertip and when I put it in a stand it gets "smushed" on the back where it is larger than the stand.

Now I just stand it on its end and it seems a lot happier (does not get deformed any more)

While not really needed, I've found that a drip stand makes it nice for keeping my brushes, all 5 of them, neat and they make my shave area look better. I also feel that using a stand makes sure that any water or moisture does not get back into the handle.

Just curious about bloom. I see pictures of brushes with huge "bloom" None of my brushes (Simpsons Best, Thater 3-band, and New Forest 2-band) have anywhere near as much. I always leave them in a stand with bristles facing down to dry. I was wondering, is there is any chance that standing them on end, especially when wet, causes the bristles to "bloom" more - from the weight of the wet bristles pointing up instead of down? Anyone know if this has been discussed before?

Jeffc said:

Just received a new Chubby 2 in Super. Great brush thanks for the reviews.
Anyone recommend a suitable dripstand available here in the UK ???

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I have two Chubby 2's and I use a brush stand made by Kent. Its their Large size stand which is plenty big for the Chubby 2 knot size. Since they are British,I'm sure you can find that specific Kent stand in the UK

Craig

I don't know about the bloom effect, but I do know capillary action is stronger than gravity. Your brush will dry if it is standing up in a well ventilated area.

+1
I have a ch2 LE and it gets shaken out and put on a shelf in a well ventilated area.. no problems ever

legion said:

I don't know about the bloom effect, but I do know capillary action is stronger than gravity. Your brush will dry if it is standing up in a well ventilated area.

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Sit it on its base

I too am looking for a dripstand for my chubby 2. I think I found one. This one claims to be big enough for our brush. The website says they ship worldwide too. Mühle RHM5 Brush Stand (Chrome)

http://thesuperiorshave.com/RazorStands.html

Seems like brush harassment to put one on a stand

A chubby doubly so

I use my FS brush stand with my Duke 2 and have no problems. Check E-bay as he does them seperate from the brushes.

Another vote for no drip stand. Just stand the brush on its base and it will be fine.

Never understood the drip stand. I guess if you don't dry your brush and put it away dripping wet it would make sense.