I received the brush of Friday so I can only give my impressions based on my limited experience. I am pretty much a dedicated boar brush shaver and rarely grab my badgers. I like a brush with a lot of backbone and short loft. Synthetic brushes are generally known for their lack of backbone but soft feel on the face. This is probably the reason I have resisted purchasing a synthetic to date. Out of curiosity I ordered the brush hoping that it would have more backbone than the Cade Plisson brush.
Upon receipt of the brush I was impressed with the handle; good size and good heft. Ergonomically it fits very well in the hand. Inspecting the knot dry; it is a nicely sized knot, 24X57 (?), not nearly the backbone of a short lofted boar brush but that is to be expected. I was surprised at the amount of water the brush retained based on what I had read. I lathered TOBS Jermyn Street cream, something that I have familiarity with, in a bowl. It took probably twice as long to lather with the synthetic as a short loft boar brushoff similar size but the end result was very good. I did have to add a little water to get a shave ready lather.
I found the brush to have pretty good backbone. It took some effort to make the knot splay which I prefer. It paints very well probably better than any boar I have. It is very soft on the skin. I now understand the appeal of the synthetic knot. Cleanup was very easy and the brush dried in a few hours.
First impressions from someone who is pretty much a dedicated boar brush shaver is very favorable. It is a brush I would use for creams and croaps. I have not tried it with a triple milled soap. It may well be suitable.
I understand that the brush is currently sold out. When it comes back in stock, its a brush you should consider. At the price I think it is a great value.
Upon receipt of the brush I was impressed with the handle; good size and good heft. Ergonomically it fits very well in the hand. Inspecting the knot dry; it is a nicely sized knot, 24X57 (?), not nearly the backbone of a short lofted boar brush but that is to be expected. I was surprised at the amount of water the brush retained based on what I had read. I lathered TOBS Jermyn Street cream, something that I have familiarity with, in a bowl. It took probably twice as long to lather with the synthetic as a short loft boar brushoff similar size but the end result was very good. I did have to add a little water to get a shave ready lather.
I found the brush to have pretty good backbone. It took some effort to make the knot splay which I prefer. It paints very well probably better than any boar I have. It is very soft on the skin. I now understand the appeal of the synthetic knot. Cleanup was very easy and the brush dried in a few hours.
First impressions from someone who is pretty much a dedicated boar brush shaver is very favorable. It is a brush I would use for creams and croaps. I have not tried it with a triple milled soap. It may well be suitable.
I understand that the brush is currently sold out. When it comes back in stock, its a brush you should consider. At the price I think it is a great value.