09-09-2018, 07:20 PM
(09-09-2018, 06:46 PM)petropn Wrote: Are synthetic brushes floppy by nature or are there some with good backbone?
As one who assiduously learns how to maximize the usefulness of the tools at hand before moving onto new toys, my experience is limited. Within that narrow range, I can tell you this:
• My Vulfix 2234S Super Badger (natural hair, obviously) brush was quite satisfactory for my purposes for well over a decade, approaching two decades;
• My Mühle 33K252 “Silvertip Fibre” (synthetic) is very similar to the Vulfix 2234S as far as floppiness/stiffness is concerned, but generates lather more efficiently than the Vulfix does;
• My Semogue SOC 2 band badger (natural hair) is the same size (big 22 mm or average 23 mm) as the two brushes above and has significantly more backbone than either: it is not floppy.
For my taste, the Semogue is clearly the best of the three brushes.
09-10-2018, 05:33 AM
These synthetic brushes have ample backbone:
- Chubby 2
- Asylum Scanlon
- Epsilon Silvertip Fibre. I'm referring to the original Epsilon synthetic, with a three band knot. There is now an Epsilon synthetic which has what looks to be a Plisson type knot, and I'm not familiar with it.
Additionally, the Muhle XL has good backbone, although not as much as the three I mention above.
- Chubby 2
- Asylum Scanlon
- Epsilon Silvertip Fibre. I'm referring to the original Epsilon synthetic, with a three band knot. There is now an Epsilon synthetic which has what looks to be a Plisson type knot, and I'm not familiar with it.
Additionally, the Muhle XL has good backbone, although not as much as the three I mention above.
09-10-2018, 05:46 AM
I agree with the above on the Tuxedo synthetic generally having nice backbone. However, loft plays an important role - possibly more so for synthetics. My tuxedo with a tall handle and knot has less backbone than my other synthetics.
I like soft tips and wiling to compromise on backbone. The new synthetics I have tried meet my criteria (Wolf Whiskers, Mervyn Cadman, Tony Forsyth TF Shaving Brushes).
I like soft tips and wiling to compromise on backbone. The new synthetics I have tried meet my criteria (Wolf Whiskers, Mervyn Cadman, Tony Forsyth TF Shaving Brushes).
09-11-2018, 04:23 PM
For me, this is the best synthetic. I have not found any other synthetic with this combination of softness and backbone.
If you're inclined to go with a Plisson or Tuxedo type knot, consider a custom brush. This will allow you to set an optimal loft. Additionally, you'll get a very nice handle, which will add to your enjoyment of the brush. I have these two, with Plisson type knots, from Bob Quinn/EliteRazor.
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If you're inclined to go with a Plisson or Tuxedo type knot, consider a custom brush. This will allow you to set an optimal loft. Additionally, you'll get a very nice handle, which will add to your enjoyment of the brush. I have these two, with Plisson type knots, from Bob Quinn/EliteRazor.
![[Image: wbOBKGB.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/wbOBKGB.jpg)
09-12-2018, 07:51 PM
(09-11-2018, 04:23 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: For me, this is the best synthetic. I have not found any other synthetic with this combination of softness and backbone.
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If you're inclined to go with a Plisson or Tuxedo type knot, consider a custom brush. This will allow you to set an optimal loft. Additionally, you'll get a very nice handle, which will add to your enjoyment of the brush. I have these two, with Plisson type knots, from Bob Quinn/EliteRazor.
Amen to your words about the Chubby 2 synthetic
Now I need to get a second one.
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