whats 2 band 3 band etc?

**Doctor** · 06-24-2012, 09:39 PM

i keep hearing 2 band or 3 band brush...what's that referring to?

**AABCDS** · 06-24-2012, 09:44 PM

The number refers to the number of distinct colored bands on the hair.

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Glossary

**Monkeyboy** · 06-24-2012, 09:44 PM

Refers to the coloring of the hair.

http://www.shaving101.com/index.php/...r-brushes.html

**Doctor** · 06-24-2012, 09:52 PM

thanks guys...so now which one is better 2 band or 3 band? i bought a T&H classic silvertip badger 3/2. I'm assuming it's a 3 band because it has 3 colors in it...

**AABCDS** · 06-24-2012, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by Doctor

thanks guys...so now which one is better 2 band or 3 band? i bought a T&H silvertip badger 3/2. I'm assuming it's a 3 band because it has 3 colors in it...

They're different so one isn't necessarily better than the other. It just depends on what you like.

**Doctor** · 06-24-2012, 09:57 PM

How are they different in feel? I understand the diff colors

**AABCDS** · 06-24-2012, 10:08 PM

There are plenty of difference between the kinds: backbone, softness, density. These differences will vary between brands. In general, two-band brushes have more backbone than three-band brushes if the two brushes have the some loft height, knot size, and density. Feel free to read any of the threads below for more information. You can also type into Google site:badgerandblade.com to do a Google search of B&B to find more information about your question.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...3-band-brushes
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...hat-s-the-diff
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...r-or-silvertip
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...band-vs-3-band
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...3-band-brushes
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...band-vs-3-band

**Doctor** · 06-24-2012, 10:12 PM

Thanks. Now I get it.

**life2short1971** · 06-24-2012, 10:13 PM

2 band hair is like an 8wt flyrod Still real flexible at the tip but a lot thicker down the shaft and silvertip or 3 band is like a 5wt flyrod just plain soft the whole way. 2band is a bit coarser feeling but not scratchy. Its great for face lathering and soaps and silver tips which still good for both are softer feeling.

**jazzguy** · 06-24-2012, 11:04 PM

Well regardless of what the hair in it is called that's supposed to be a darn nice brush made from them by Roooney. Let us know how you like it.

Originally Posted by Doctor

thanks guys...so now which one is better 2 band or 3 band? i bought a T&H classic silvertip badger 3/2. I'm assuming it's a 3 band because it has 3 colors in it...

**Doctor** · 06-24-2012, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by jazzguy

Well regardless of what the hair in it is called that's supposed to be a darn nice brush made from them by Roooney. Let us know how you like it.

It's very nice. dense (very dense I would say) but soft on top. It also has a 60mm handle, which i love. It's longer than most handles making it easier for me to swirl in my bowl.

**Absolute Mustard** · 06-25-2012, 08:23 AM

I just ordered my first 2 band (Thater 4125/0)

I cant wait!

**Doctor** · 06-25-2012, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Absolute Mustard

I just ordered my first 2 band (Thater 4125/0)

I cant wait!

Does that one have great backbone? is it soft?

**MilesTeg** · 06-25-2012, 10:07 AM

I recently bought a (cheap) 2-band travel brush. Now I really like 2-band and will buy a bigger one soon!

**Absolute Mustard** · 06-25-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Doctor

Does that one have great backbone? is it soft?

Supposed to be both

**BrookR1** · 06-25-2012, 03:10 PM

My Rooney Victorian (2-band) arrived today. I shampooed it and it's now drying. I'll withhold my initial impressions until it blooms and I can get a good shave with it.