#41

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Detroit
(03-19-2016, 12:05 AM)-A- Wrote:
(06-14-2015, 01:00 AM)-A- Wrote: The only two synthetics I've used are the Mühle Black Fibre and the L'Occitane Plisson. The Plisson is by far my favorite.

Update: I've since purchased a Plissoft from IB. It's the only brush I use anymore, except when I'm traveling. The Plisson stays in the travel kit. And I forgot to mention that I sold the Mühle a long time ago because I couldn't stand the springiness of it.

Same here, I have the 24mm and 26mm. They get the most use out of any of my brushes. I like to rotate a boar or badger in once in a while for variety though.
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#42

Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
the razorock plissoft is my favorite brush right now as well..

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#43
(06-29-2015, 07:44 AM)andrewjs18 Wrote: what do you gents thinks of the satin tip brush?  I think they're pretty cool looking and I love persian jar handles: http://www.luxurybarber.com/the-grim-bla...-brush-720

I had a black Satin Tip for a while but didn't use it enough so I sold it. It's a great knot, just as soft as any other but doesn't splay as well as the Plisson. If backbone is important then it may be for you. However, the problem I have with that brush is the handle. It feels good, looks good, and it's about the right size, but the weight is far too light for my preference. Also, it has a little too much backbone for me, similar to the Ubersoft II in that regard. I like synthetics that splay fairly easily like the Plisson and Ubersoft version 1.
#44

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Philadelphia, PA
(03-20-2016, 10:46 PM)Hobbyist Wrote:
(06-29-2015, 07:44 AM)andrewjs18 Wrote: what do you gents thinks of the satin tip brush?  I think they're pretty cool looking and I love persian jar handles: http://www.luxurybarber.com/the-grim-bla...-brush-720

I had a black Satin Tip for a while but didn't use it enough so I sold it. It's a great knot, just as soft as any other but doesn't splay as well as the Plisson. If backbone is important then it may be for you. However, the problem I have with that brush is the handle. It feels good, looks good, and it's about the right size, but the weight is far too light for my preference. Also, it has a little too much backbone for me, similar to the Ubersoft II in that regard. I like synthetics that splay fairly easily like the Plisson and Ubersoft version 1.

I have a satin tip I haven't used yet...can't remember if it's the white or black one though. I'll use it soon enough.
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#45
(03-20-2016, 10:47 PM)andrewjs18 Wrote:
(03-20-2016, 10:46 PM)Hobbyist Wrote:
(06-29-2015, 07:44 AM)andrewjs18 Wrote: what do you gents thinks of the satin tip brush?  I think they're pretty cool looking and I love persian jar handles: http://www.luxurybarber.com/the-grim-bla...-brush-720

I had a black Satin Tip for a while but didn't use it enough so I sold it. It's a great knot, just as soft as any other but doesn't splay as well as the Plisson. If backbone is important then it may be for you. However, the problem I have with that brush is the handle. It feels good, looks good, and it's about the right size, but the weight is far too light for my preference. Also, it has a little too much backbone for me, similar to the Ubersoft II in that regard. I like synthetics that splay fairly easily like the Plisson and Ubersoft version 1.

I have a satin tip I haven't used yet...can't remember if it's the white or black one though.  I'll use it soon enough.

I recall some people saying they are slightly different. Hope you enjoy it.
#46

Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
(03-20-2016, 10:52 PM)Hobbyist Wrote:
(03-20-2016, 10:47 PM)andrewjs18 Wrote:
(03-20-2016, 10:46 PM)Hobbyist Wrote: I had a black Satin Tip for a while but didn't use it enough so I sold it. It's a great knot, just as soft as any other but doesn't splay as well as the Plisson. If backbone is important then it may be for you. However, the problem I have with that brush is the handle. It feels good, looks good, and it's about the right size, but the weight is far too light for my preference. Also, it has a little too much backbone for me, similar to the Ubersoft II in that regard. I like synthetics that splay fairly easily like the Plisson and Ubersoft version 1.

I have a satin tip I haven't used yet...can't remember if it's the white or black one though.  I'll use it soon enough.

I recall some people saying they are slightly different. Hope you enjoy it.

I think some have said that the white hair is softer than the black.
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#47
Stirling Kong. Best synthetic I have used and gets used more then my badgers lately. Like it so much I bought a back up "just in case".

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#48

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San Diego, Cal., USA
(03-21-2016, 12:47 AM)Freddiep318ti Wrote: Stirling Kong. Best synthetic I have used and gets used more then my badgers lately. Like it so much I bought a back up "just in case".

I am enjoying my Stirling Soap Co. Kong synthetic even more than I thought I would.  I love its size (which, admittedly, is not for everyone), its loft (ginormous), and, especially, its feel on my face.  It does a fantastic job of making rich lather.  An all around winner for me, too, Freddie. Happy2

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#49
Right there with you Freddy. If there was a Badger that felt as soft and smooth as the Kong and with the same lather building properties etc, I think it would be the Badger to beat all badgers! It's like lathering my face with angel kisses carried on butter fly wings!
Don't judge me by my description. I have daughters and have seen to many girly cartoons lol.

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#50
(This post was last modified: 03-21-2016, 01:30 AM by Hobbyist.)
The Stirling Kong is by far my favorite brush. My favorite handle is my Wolf Whiskers, and my favorite badger is the only one I own, the Thater in my avatar.


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