#1
I've kept myself at arm's length with the 2 band vs. 3 band badger hair debate over the years...mostly to avoid SBAD but also because I didn't think there was really that much difference. But now I think I want to do a video and/or article about it. What pair of brushes do you think would most dramatically show the performance difference between 2 band and 3 band badger brushes?
#2
For me, the difference between the Simpson Chubby 2 or 3 in 3 band Super and 2 band Manchurian is dramatic.
All the best,

Michael P
#3
I had replied on another forum but the heavy-handed mods over there deleted my post. Angry
I think the least expensive way for you to compare the two different knots in an apples-to-apples comparison would be to get a pair of Maseto Shaving (formerly LS) 30-mm "Chubby-3 killers".  I've owned both of these MS 2 & 3 band and I personally prefer the 2-band variant.
2-band (Finest): http://www.ebay.com/itm/222189264774
3-band (silvertip): http://www.ebay.com/itm/322181254371
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#4

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(This post was last modified: 06-15-2017, 06:17 PM by celestino.)
You're getting yourself into a lot of trouble as there are so many distinct differences even between the respective 2-Band or 3-Band knots.

However, if you are determined to do the video, then the best option for good quality brushes would be Shavemac, as they offer both bands. If you want a more economical perspective, then TGN would be a good option, or most sellers on ebay would be fine.

Erik's suggestion, above, with the Maseto brushes is what I was initially going to suggest as they are superb brushes for the money.

This is not a hole you want to fall in, too deeply, as it can be very expensive. Smile

Best of luck

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#5

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I responded on TSN.
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#6
(This post was last modified: 06-15-2017, 05:48 AM by EFDan.)
Bag the video and get some Stirling brushes and review those Tongue  Great performance at a fraction of the price.

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#7
OK my bad. You already kinda did. Smile

http://sharpologist.com/2017/02/3-good-i...ushes.html
#8
(06-14-2017, 10:04 PM)celestino Wrote: However, if you are determined to do the video, then the best option for good quality brushes would be Shavemac, as they offer both bands. If you want a more economical perspective, then TGN would be a good option, or most sellers on ebay would be fine.

Yes I'm leaning to Shavemac right now....

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#9
Shavemac or Thater are the way to go.
#10

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(This post was last modified: 06-18-2017, 04:37 AM by celestino.)
(06-17-2017, 02:53 AM)mantic59 Wrote:
(06-14-2017, 10:04 PM)celestino Wrote: However, if you are determined to do the video, then the best option for good quality brushes would be Shavemac, as they offer both bands. If you want a more economical perspective, then TGN would be a good option, or most sellers on ebay would be fine.

Yes I'm leaning to Shavemac right now....

Best of luck and I surely hope you aren't overly curious, especially, with the 2-Band variant as there can be differences when factoring in loft, density and even batch of hair and you could be investing quite a large sum of money if you wanted to. Wink

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