One more before I try for some sleep. Thought it was appropriate to show off my "big 4" lineup of synthetic brushes, all connected to this forum and thread. In the order I added them to my collection:
1. Jayaruh #46. I won the first pick in one of the raffles and this brush was one of the prizes. I made it the first prize taken that raffle and have loved it. Great Maggard synthetic knot and
@Jayaruh always produces a fantastic wooden handle to match it up. Well worth the price of the raffle tickets. Also, this was my first Jayaruh brush and my first synthetic as well.
2. 30 DC Limited Edition from
@jtspartan . Maple handle, Tuxedo knot. I think those of us who got these brushes would all agree they are great. We had a choice of knots and stains on the handle so not only are they LE by design but individually as well. Nice!
3. Jayaruh #54. I adopted this brush. I had been wanting a Rubberset 400 style handle and this one showed up available. I grabbed it about 10 seconds ahead of someone else if memory serves. Maggard style synthetic knot, great balance, feel, and looks. And it adds class!
4. The Canuck. Another
@jtspartan maple handle, and the AP Shaveco SynBad knot. Also my first and only flat top. Won it on a bet and can't say enough good things about it.
I also have two other synthetics, both Stirling brushes, and while they are great brushes they don't hold either the uniqueness of these 4. Nor do they hold the connection to the various people involved with these brushes. I have no idea what these four would sell for but I do know they are priceless in my eyes. And will be a part of my shave den for as long as I'm around and able to shave!
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