Alluminati by Nathan Clark

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  1. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

    Received this unique copper color aluminum brush by Nathan Clark with Envy White knot. I've given it a couple of hand lathers and it has a wonderful balance of softness and backbone. Zero scritch.
    I'm looking forward to adding this to the rotation>>>
    Nathan was kind enough to include a tin of Dr. Jon's Classic soap. The knot is still slightly damp in the photos. I'll post some pics of the dry knot later.
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    Last edited: Jan 3, 2016
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  2. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Very nice. znice_brush.png I saw his brushes when I ordered my Ubersoft 2 knot. Cool brushes and clever play on words.
     
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very cool brush.
     
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  4. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Sweet brush.
     
  5. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    Saw this in The Clean Shaver's video. Great looking brush.
     
  6. JR Reyes

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

    Nice brush...

    Can you please share your thoughts on the knot in comparison to your top shelf brushes?

    I'm curious about the backbone, density, flow through, does it release the lather, etc...
     
  7. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    That is sweet!!
     
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  8. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

    I've only given it a few palm lathers so I won't really know until I give it a good face lather, perhaps tomorrow. So far it is very well behaved. It's a medium density knot with excellent backbone and very soft tips, but the loft is high enough to allow some good movement to the bristles. It definitely had no problem quickly whipping up a nice lather from both a soap and a cream.

    I can say that after soaking the brush and running under warm water that the aluminum handle maintained enough heat to stay warm to the touch throughout lathering and cleanup.

    More to come.
     
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  9. JR Reyes

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

    Thanks for the info...
     
  10. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    That looks like a tangerine I've seen on some hot rods at the car shows. I liked it then and even more now. The knob is also reminiscent of a billet gear shift knob. Too :signs021: !!!
     
  11. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Nathan builds some awesome brushes. Good score!
     
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  12. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

    Great first time out with the Alluminati today. The weight of the handle is substantial but in no way uncomfortable. It made loading a breeze, I just let the weight of the handle do the work.

    I face lathered SV Manna di Sicilia with no problems. The lather release was excellent, the knot held plenty of lather and the face feel is soft but firm.

    After only one use I feel like this should be a permanent part of the rotation, as good as any "top shelf" brushes.

    FWIW when dry the tips are a bit crunchy and when wet the tips were slightly gooey. Nathan has hit it out of the park with the Alluminati. Plus it looks hella cool!
     
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  13. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Cool brush.
     
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  14. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

    FYI I measured the knot with my very primitive calipers. 27mm at the base and loft of 51-52mm. Sweet!
     
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  15. JR Reyes

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

    Just what I wanted to hear! I'm going to buy the knot for one of my handles.
     
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    Number six Well-Known Member

  17. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Amazing looking brush and really, really like the look of that knot.
    The only thing I don't care for is the look of the logo..but..it's on the bottom and not exactly in your face anyway :)
    Very nice!
     
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  18. Gabe

    Gabe Well-Known Member

    Ooooo man that is pretty! I love the copper.
     
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