04-15-2019, 11:44 AM
There are some wonderful knots out there right now. Maggards is selling their SHD (super high density) two-bands. I have a couple and love them. They perform just like any of my high end brushes. That Darn Rob, and Grizzly Bay also offer a similar knot called the Fanchurian. And there's also Turn'n Shave Tip Knots (both fan and bulb), either are a great choice. I know John at Grizzly bay also offers synthetic as well as boar. Another vendor who sells all kinds of knots would be The Golden Nib. At one time I believe their boar knots were sourced from Omega. Not sure if they still are. Although the badger knots from TGN are okay, I find the others mentioned have a much better density and are considerably softer.
Someone else will need to chime in here as I haven't had anyone re-knot a handle for me since Doug Korn a few years back and I believe he's taking some time off right now from brushes.
Someone else will need to chime in here as I haven't had anyone re-knot a handle for me since Doug Korn a few years back and I believe he's taking some time off right now from brushes.
04-15-2019, 01:04 PM
(04-15-2019, 11:44 AM)ddk13 Wrote: There are some wonderful knots out there right now. Maggards is selling their SHD (super high density) two-bands. I have a couple and love them. They perform just like any of my high end brushes. That Darn Rob, and Grizzly Bay also offer a similar knot called the Fanchurian. And there's also Turn'n Shave Tip Knots (both fan and bulb), either are a great choice. I know John at Grizzly bay also offers synthetic as well as boar. Another vendor who sells all kinds of knots would be The Golden Nib. At one time I believe their boar knots were sourced from Omega. Not sure if they still are. Although the badger knots from TGN are okay, I find the others mentioned have a much better density and are considerably softer.
Someone else will need to chime in here as I haven't had anyone re-knot a handle for me since Doug Korn a few years back and I believe he's taking some time off right now from brushes.
The Maggard knots are sold out.
04-15-2019, 04:31 PM
That Darn Rob sells 26mm Fanchurian knots which may be the best value in shaving at $50. They are simply fantastic. He also has a High Mountain White knot that is quite good also.
Depending on your budget, you can't go wrong with sending a handle into Declaration Grooming and purchase their knotting service for a hand tied knot, custom fitted to your handle.
Depending on your budget, you can't go wrong with sending a handle into Declaration Grooming and purchase their knotting service for a hand tied knot, custom fitted to your handle.
04-16-2019, 05:22 AM
All the knots are 26mm. The fans happen to be the softest. All three fans are pretty close in softness, but the TurnNShave and Maggard both seem more plush to me. The density of the Maggards is spot on and is set right around 50mm. The TurnNShave is at 52mm, and I would've preferred it to be right at 50mm. The TurnNShave and Grizzly are both starting to exhibit gelling so my preference may change. But right now the Maggard is so plush and well balanced I would say it edges out the other two just barely.
Both TurnNShave bulbs I have are very soft. Of the bulb knots I've bought, VS, TGN, TurnNShave, Elite and Envy I give a thumbs up to TurnNShave. Not quite as dense as Envy, but much softer. If I compared them to an Elite knot I would say they are softer and denser. As far as VS and TGN, they're not in the same league.
Both TurnNShave bulbs I have are very soft. Of the bulb knots I've bought, VS, TGN, TurnNShave, Elite and Envy I give a thumbs up to TurnNShave. Not quite as dense as Envy, but much softer. If I compared them to an Elite knot I would say they are softer and denser. As far as VS and TGN, they're not in the same league.
04-16-2019, 06:06 AM
(04-16-2019, 05:22 AM)ddk13 Wrote: All the knots are 26mm. The fans happen to be the softest. All three fans are pretty close in softness, but the TurnNShave and Maggard both seem more plush to me. The density of the Maggards is spot on and is set right around 50mm. The TurnNShave is at 52mm, and I would've preferred it to be right at 50mm. The TurnNShave and Grizzly are both starting to exhibit gelling so my preference may change. But right now the Maggard is so plush and well balanced I would say it edges out the other two just barely.Thank you
Both TurnNShave bulbs I have are very soft. Of the bulb knots I've bought, VS, TGN, TurnNShave, Elite and Envy I give a thumbs up to TurnNShave. Not quite as dense as Envy, but much softer. If I compared them to an Elite knot I would say they are softer and denser. As far as VS and TGN, they're not in the same league.
04-24-2019, 01:26 AM
(04-15-2019, 01:13 PM)Bullyson Wrote: I checked and it looks like they don't have the SHD in a bulb.
I used 26mm High mountain knots from dscosmetic ,I think it is the best knots.very soft and have good backbone.It is real natural and not be bleached.they alse sell other badger and synthetic in Aliexpress store.
You can have a look,maybe you will find you like one.
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