Sometimes you can't get the knot you are looking for except to buy the brush. Omega knots are a prime example. I'm not trying to save fifty cents, I just want the knot they put in their 10066.

I know there are people buying Stirling badgers to harvest the knots. The knots are that good, but people don't necessarily care for the handles.

The finished loft also makes a huge difference as well. Both the brushes below have the same size opening and Druida Manchurian knot. The brass handle is set 2mm higher. You can the red brush has a much more compact presentation and a more concentrated feel on the face.

No.

You need to try some more brushes and re-evaluate that statement.

And still, it's an interesting photo, because there is a stark contrast between the brushes and the blurred background, which makes for a very interesting texture. Some photographers go mad for texture hunting. You know, photographing leaves, bricks, ananas surfaces, etc. That's what i thought immediately when i saw yours.

No that is not true. Omega is the perfect example. If you want an Omega boar knot that is the only way to get it. Edited to add Epsilon 2 band knots are another great example. They are hand tied and available only as complete brushes. Many feel the handles are not up to the standard of the knot. The knots are removed and put into custom handles all the time.

Dorco STD??? First time i encouter this code! Strange! I can't understand what's going on with Dorcos. I 've read people literally hating the guts of the Dorcos. For me, they are right next to the Astras...

Oh, Clint, Clint! Now you are just showing off!

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Great pic, Brian. How did edge on the Bismarck turn out?

You are killing me.

Thanks! Very nice. In fact I'm thrilled. Two successful hones in a row, which is a new record for me.

It is really kind of a cool thing to sharpen your own razors. Before I ever started with it, I thought it was going to be mostly just a chore. I had no clue how much I was going to enjoy it. For a few weeks I was always working on one or another, then I got all caught up and now I don't have anything to do. I guess I need more project razors. Or a new finisher so I can start reworking all of them.

Why is that razor's handle red? Is that your blood? Oh, never mind, i just noticed that it's german. Never be said that german designs aren't renown for their beauty! Look at the Merkur Futur too! It seems as if an alien lost his lazer razor.

Awesome. I look forward to the future shame that awaits. I suspect it shouldn't take long!

Time for a burst of HAD?

The Pace site lists three DE blades:

• DOUBLE EDGE BLADES - STD301
  
• PRIME DOUBLE EDGE BLADES FOR MEN - ST301
  
• PRIME PLATINUM DOUBLE EDGE BLADES FOR MEN - STP301

The STD301 blades from the dollar store come in an old-style dispenser similar to the OEM Israeli Personna blades. The ST301, despite the "Prime" reference are the normal Dorco blades you see everywhere. The "Prime Platinum" blades are the ones which are specifically branded "Prime" and are supposed to have a Teflon coating (something not mentioned on either of the other two blades). Just to totally confuse things, there is also the ST300 which, according to Dorco sources, is the same as the ST301, except for the packaging.

I'm guessing that the STD301 blades are produced as inexpensively as possible with a minimum of coating/treatment.

As for the Dorco hate, I think there is a lot of confusion between the various designations and the issue of Korea vs. Vietnam manufacture. This has me curious to try the Prime Platinum blades.

@NCoxSTL, you want to weigh in on this?

Change your name to Baylorgator Fu and post longer posts. It won't take long

I see. Here i 've never seen the STD blade. Not even in a swedish website that sells in our Amazon and has the weirdest of blades. I have the ST301 made in Korea and like it very much. The Prime Platinum in a local forum i read it's sharper than the 301. That's the only reason i didn't buy them. I am afraid they might be "too sharp" for me, as the ST301 are already very sharp.

The more brash you get, the more I think I like you, Shavette Fu!

Straight from the gulag, baby!

Seems the easier route for sure.

I am of Scottish descent Frank. You have no idea! Having said that, I know of no other way of getting a plissoft silvertip synth than to buy it in a razorock handle. For 20 bucks total, it's still not too expensive a knot, though.

I want either a Shapton 16K or a Dan's Black Arkansas. I would probably go with the Shapton, but honestly I don't think I can justify the cost. I maybe want a different 8k but that can wait. Otherwise I am good for now unless I start buying a ton of razors.

Exactly. This reminds me, I do not have a boar brush that I like. I have an omega pro which is way too freaking big, so I am making the executive decision to find just the right boar brush to go in Jasons handle. Extracting one from an existing Semogue or Omega handle is completely within the realm of possibility.
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