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Thanks mrdoug The replacement Bulb came in and is in the pic for comparison to size difference of the same size bulbs (Cashmere and Silk Smoke) I may try the fan for now and get a Timberwolf later. I use rubber hose gaskets to lift loft when needed. Thanks

Rubber hose gaskets... Are those about the same dimensions as a quarter? I might need to swing by the hardware store. Coins add weight, which isn't always great. Not to mention it costs me 50¢ for each brush I raise, lol.

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Thanks mrdoug The replacement Bulb came in and is in the pic for comparison to size difference of the same size bulbs (Cashmere and Silk Smoke) I may try the fan for now and get a Timberwolf later. I use rubber hose gaskets to lift loft when needed. Thanks

Rubber hose gaskets... Are those about the same dimensions as a quarter? I might need to swing by the hardware store. Coins add weight, which isn't always great. Not to mention it costs me 50¢ for each brush I raise, lol.

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Yep, https://www.amazon.com/Washers-Gaskets-L...1514572596

4-pack of rubber gaskets for your shave handles.

4-pack of rubber gaskets for your shave handles.

I messaged them and was told he was sorry for the mistake on the Fan and would fix.  His response about the Silk Smoke was as follows:


"Happy to refund you for the SilkSmoke if it’s not to your liking. There is a bit of variance with the vendor +/- 1mm of the spec diameter and there is a bit of a bump. It’s always a tradeoff between backbone and splay with the bump, this knot is meant to be densely packed with less splay for good backbone"

I opted to keep the Silk Smoke although not happy with as any other I ordered would no doubt be the same and I like the color, I'll try it somewhere. I asked how to exchange the Fan and he said keep it and he'll send the Bulb for me. Good customer service. Still disappointed in the Silk Smoke size especially when the Cashmere arrived but I guess it is what it is. These are the SAME SIZE knots 26mm and I don't see how a  +/- 1mm difference in core translates to this stark a contrast in bulb size..........


So I have been on the fence whether to try the Silk Smoke which I feel in person doesn't look as good in this handle or go with one of the Cashmere's or to order a Timberwolf which looked good. Frustration has had me push pause for now. Just wanted to update why there hasn't been any progress. I do feel that the handle will be fine if I just set a knot in it as is. The crack isn't noticeable. I feel if I pull it apart enough to apply a glue/epoxy that it will cause more harm than any good that would come from it. I will get to it eventually as I like the handle and especially it's name. Thanks again Eric MaineYooper and sorry I haven't got it to completion as yet.

I almost think you got the wrong knot! But I glad Andrew made it as right as possible. Other than a longer wait compared to Maggards, I have had good customer service regarding any issues, and he has been helpful in telling me how he sets the knots in the presets I bought several years back (I was trying to replicate the splay of the SynBad brushes with the new ones I was learning to do back in April.

Sunday June 20, 2021
Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Schick Chick (?)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft/Brown Synthetic
Soap: I Coloniali 
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: Terre D'Hermes EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 956

Been a while since using the Type F and had a tremendously great shave from it. The performance great and the scent of the I Coloniali is just AMAZING to me.Have a great day guys and gals !!

In the photo, that looks like a monstrous head! If you feel like it, can you post a pic of the head?

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I just ordered a Silk Smoke fan knot to replaced the crappy SmilezforMilez knot. From the reviews I read, the fan is a different animal and splays a lot better. So I'm skeptical, but I have reason for  hope. Lol.



I am absolutely with you. I like a certain look for a brush. That's why Im in the same situation regarding knots. Hopefully you can figure something out with the Silksmoke. Have you tried spacers? I've been setting my brushes with 2 spacers (quarters) as of recent. So far it works well for me to get the splay I like. Wonder if that would help the Bulb SSmoke?



Regarding the Cashmere... I have one (26mm) in fan. I love it! Splays so well and I could probably build enough lather to shave a horse. I've never tried their cashmere bulb, but I gather it's a great brush too? Hope that replacement arrives quickly and in good order. Good luck!







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I got a SynBad fan and it is fantastic, like you say, I could paint the house! Beer gaskets, as Paul notes below, is what I use. Although mine didn't come with any bottles. 

Thanks mrdoug The replacement Bulb came in and is in the pic for comparison to size difference of the same size bulbs (Cashmere and Silk Smoke) I may try the fan for now and get a Timberwolf later. I use rubber hose gaskets to lift loft when needed. Thanks

All my (all 2!) Cashmeres are bulbs. I wonder if a fan in 24mm would look and work well in the Knothead handle I have, the purple one.

Ain't nothin' prettier than an F.

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Agreed and thankful I was fortunate enough to get one reasonably priced. Thanks Jeff, looking forward to your thoughts on your new comer today...........AFTER your coffee 

Mine was also a good deal. Some find the  F too mild compared with the E2 but I like it just fine, it may not be quite as efficient but I think it's a better designed head.

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Again makes me curious. I love my Type G and Type M. Had a Hydro Matic that I passed on to a good home, but may look for one again.


And I did as Paul suggested, getting these Beer Bottle Gaskets from Amazon.

MaineYooper I guess you mean the bathroom caddy. 2 pieces we've had for years and the wife recently moved them from the master bathroom to the spare I use......

Very cool, and sort of retro old school in the Eric Interior Fashion shop!

But I was actually referring to the Type F injector! (me being misunderstood is nothing new, as my wife tells me I need to stop talking in pronouns and full-on nouns! Like I know what a noun is   ) I had spent my first four working years as a "grunt" at a service station, back when they had 2 islands of 2 pumps each, and 2 service bays. I worked there throughout high school. I didn't learn tools names because both mechanics got a kick out of saying things like, "can you get me the whatchyamecallit so I can remove this thingamajig?" I learned the lingo and used it often as a teacher and pharmacist, until I realized not everyone shared my amusement!

Very cool, and sort of retro old school in the Eric Interior Fashion shop!

But I was actually referring to the Type F injector! (me being misunderstood is nothing new, as my wife tells me I need to stop talking in pronouns and full-on nouns! Like I know what a noun is   ) I had spent my first four working years as a "grunt" at a service station, back when they had 2 islands of 2 pumps each, and 2 service bays. I worked there throughout high school. I didn't learn tools names because both mechanics got a kick out of saying things like, "can you get me the whatchyamecallit so I can remove this thingamajig?" I learned the lingo and used it often as a teacher and pharmacist, until I realized not everyone shared my amusement!

Same as any basic Injector. Here ya go !

Thanks! The SOTD photo made the head of the razor look odd to my eye, and unwieldy.

Bummer to hear about the knot frustration.

Out of curiosity, I checked my “28mm” Silksmoke… it was almost a full mm under and has a pretty massive glue bump as well… no wonder it’s so springy!