A question about density

Ok so I bought a Duke 3, and really enjoyed it. The second brush I brought was the 27mm epsilon, I just got this brush this past week. I have worked it twice to try to get rid of the funk. Today I used it to shave with. The brush is the two band version and is very dense. I love the face feel of this thick brush.

So my question is this. When I was using the brush today I noticed that the cream seemed to be held very close to the knot and it didn't splay as well as my Simpson. Will this open up over time or do I need to make sure I use that much more product. I did find myself using more cream than normal already. Am I doing something wrong with the denser brush? Is it easier to work with a brush that is less dense?

I'm asking these questions cause I'm going to be buying my dad a brush and I'm not sure what type would be easier to use for him. I want a brush that will have a good brush with a decent backbone and nice tips. Thanks yall

@kxthor topic delete not sure how to go about sorry

Edit: Never own a epsilon brush so I can't explain wait until others comes along to help you.

I have a few brushes in my collection that are very dense. Dense brushes tend to be lather hogs, as you have already discovered.

I deal with it personally by using more product, whether it be loading more soap or using more cream.

Try using more product. The bigger knot probably has a lot more hair regardless of density. It may have inferior flow through no matter what depending on how the knot is made.

It probably won't change. You'll need to change if the brush is a lather hog.

What loft is your Epsilson 2-Band?

The 55mm one should open up, nicely, whereas the 50mm one won't and will maintain that extreme backbone.

celestino said:

What loft is your Epsilson 2-Band?

The 55mm one should open up, nicely, whereas the 50mm one won't and will maintain that extreme backbone.

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Aha... More/less than the last Paladin ones, i.e.?

Epsilon Two Band Badger Horn Imitation Shaving Brush 50/27mm Knot

I originally wanted to get the 55. But I'm using more hard soaps than creams at the moment. I'm going to try with the mwf today.

Agree with OP, sounds like you need more product. Enjoy your brush!