Shavemac D01, suggestions and opinions

**Laplace** · 04-19-2012, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Face&Head

First off, the D01 is a fantastic brush, simply one of the best out there. The 26-60 won't be floppy but it also won't have the backbone of a Chubby or 3XL. If you go to the "Experts Select" area of the Shavemac website you can build a 944 to your own specification. This will also give you the ability to choose a knot with a bulb, fan or flat-top shape. In the pictures below you see a 24-54 and a 26-50 (left to right in the first picture and reversed in the second) both dry and damp with a bit of bloom. The 24 is a fan & the 26 a bulb. Personally, I think the sweet-spot is a ratio of Loft/Knot of around 2. So if you were choosing a 26mm knot you'd pick a 50mm to 54mm loft.

By the way, which one do you like more? Fan or bulb? Any why?

**Laplace** · 04-21-2012, 02:20 AM

Just ordered a 26/52 mm D01 3 band with a wooden cocobolo handle. can't wait for it!

**jepeck** · 08-21-2012, 02:37 AM

I've just completed about 10 lathers with my custom D01 three band 22/46. I love my Simpsons brushes, but this brush absolutely kills the Duke, Classic, and Chubby in Best. Maybe there is variation in knots on both the Simpsons and D01 brushes, but I can't imagine a more dense brush than the D01 that I have. The knot (as stated earlier) is also significantly larger than spec (I measure 24/48mm). This brush in my view competes more with the Chubby's in super grade and represents very good value for money (Good backbone and a nice soft scrubby feel) One of the best brushes I have ever tried and about the only weakness I see is that it is a little hard for me to work with creams due to the density and fan shape.

**German** · 08-21-2012, 02:14 PM

Is this boxelderburl or any other wood?

Originally Posted by Face&Head

I think the 2 band is excellent but, especially if it's set with a short loft, it can be very scrubby and often has a fair amount of scritch. I had the one below made up with a 22mm knot and I've used it twice. I keep it on a shelf to remind myself to buy what I like. It was an expensive lesson about always wanting to try something new. Others might absolutely adore this brush, it really depends on your preferences. Eventually I'll have it re-knotted with a D01 3-band set at ~46. It's a poor picture but the handle is a thing of real beauty.

Attachment 236411

**Face&Head** · 08-21-2012, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by German

Is this boxelderburl or any other wood?

Yes, boxelder burl...picture doesn't do it justice.

**rand77** · 08-21-2012, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Laplace

Just ordered a 26/52 mm D01 3 band with a wooden cocobolo handle. can't wait for it!

I just received my 26/52mm D01 3-band in a horn handle. This thing is incredibly dense, I'm very pleased with the overall size and density. I think you will be very satisfied with your purchase.

Also it only took 7 days (excluding weekends) from the time I placed the order until I received the brush in Canada.