Tips on using Rooney 2XL (or dense brush in general)

[takeshi]

Is this typical for any dense brush?

Not in my (limited) experience. Like others, I'd suspect loading to be your problem. Don't rely on time or swirls and learn to identify a properly loaded brush. I had no problems transitioning from a less dense brush.

[Icebear]

I would love to add a real horn brush to my den. Where are you getting your real horn brush from? I have been contemplating ordering a Kimson but I am impatient and not sure I want to wait 6 months for a brush. I have seen some M&F real horns that look fantastic. I have a M&F faux horn but am on the look out for a nice real horn as well.

Yes, M&F (Lee S.) is the one for some nice custom work in genuine horn.

[JaDo]

I have a Rooney 2XL and it recently terminated my puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat....with extreme prejudice!

Yes, it takes more product, but after a while, it is not really as much of a hog.

[gfdoto]

After using it a few more times, I think I've gotten the hang of it. It definitely requires slightly different technique from my other brushes but I'm loving it. Also I have to keep telling myself to use more soap and cream because I have way too many samples and I need to make room for more.

[the gato]

Yup, more product. One way to look at it, is that you have a premium brush that requires more soap or cream to be effective.

I have to echo this statement. You've bought a luxurious brush. Use a luxurious amount of soap.