Skunkworks Brush Project - New Tuxedo Synthetic Knot

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by JR Reyes, Aug 26, 2016.

  1. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

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    Gents,

    This is my latest vintage brush restore project. I acquired one of the new Tuxedo synthetic knots in a trade and I couldn't be more impressed. For those of you who prefer synthetics, but want something other than the plisson-style offering, this knot has it.

    It's more dense, but doesn't require more effort to make it splay. It has the same silky soft face feel, and actually holds water a little better than the other synthetic knots I've used.

    This has quickly moved up to my go-to brush. The base of the knot measures 24mm, but it feels just as big as the 26mm knot that I pulled out of the stirling kong brush.

    I highly recommend this knot gents. If you have an empty handle, go and add one to your cart.
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    Last edited: Aug 26, 2016
  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The brush looks great. I really like the look of the Tuxedo knot.
     
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  3. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    It's a good one Clint. I found out that it fits perfectly into the blank rubberset 400 ferrule. I might get another one for that project as well.
     
  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    The knot and the handle are a perfect pair!
     
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  5. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Love it! The handle is awesome. I've never seen one
     
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  6. dangermouse

    dangermouse Well-Known Member

    The handle is great! What is it, please?
     
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  7. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Excellent. I love my Tuxedo knotted brush.
     
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  8. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

    Long live the Skunk! I love the handle and the logo disc.
    Thanks for the tip on the 400, too!
     
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  9. Straight razor dandy

    Straight razor dandy Stuck cleaning the house himself PERMANENTLY

    I just received a brush with this same knot, and it is Fantastic! Super soft and yet has a good back bone on it. It lather very easily. I would highly recommend it as well.
     
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  10. ironthinker

    ironthinker Well-Known Member

    I have a horse, badger, boar, and a Maggard synthetic and love them all. You guys make it so hard to say no.
     
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  11. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Sorry for the delayed response .. It's an ever-ready 300e handle.
     
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  12. dangermouse

    dangermouse Well-Known Member

    Thanks very much. It's nice.
     
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  13. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I ordered a Tuxedo knot last night for my B-400. Thanks for the info.
     
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  14. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Whooo...hooo.. You won't be disappointed my friend.

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  15. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Looks great!
     
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  16. 90quattrcoupe

    90quattrcoupe Well-Known Member

    And pray tell, where do you buy this knot from?

    Greg W.
     
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  17. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  18. 90quattrcoupe

    90quattrcoupe Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

    Greg W.
     
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  19. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Seems like I'll be looking around for a handle for that. Looks real nice and saw some great reviews for it.
     
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  20. Terry Williams

    Terry Williams Well-Known Member

    APShaveCo on Etsy. Peter Wolf must be getting his new Black Wolf knots from the same supplier. I love this brush.
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