Electricuted Brush

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by IsaacRN, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    I have a Vulfix 2234 brush. Well i just got a new Ayars Bowl and Scuttle. I took my brush to the ayars bowl and after i was done making some beautiful lather, the outside of my brush....the outer bristles were crinkled as if electricuted..:rofl......What could have caused this. Is the brush just not up to the task that im asking of it?

    Isaac
     
  2. PalmettoB

    PalmettoB The Old Guard

    Hmmm...I'd have to see a picture, Isaac. I have that brush, and have had no problems with it. I don't use a scuttle, but I have had mine in some pretty warm water, and have used it on both soaps and creams.
     
  3. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    Its not crazy looking..just the outer brushes are a bit frazzled. Ill try to post some pictures by this weekend..
     
  4. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Did you use a hot pot to soak it?
     
  5. Will

    Will Nevermind

    Never lather while watching TV

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  6. PalmettoB

    PalmettoB The Old Guard

    I wondered about that too. It would really get the outer bristles hotter than they're normally exposed to. :confused:
     
  7. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    i had it soaking in warm water.while i was showering......is that a real no no? I had seen Mantic's videos where he would soak the brush in warm water, and people on SRP say they soak in warm to hot water as well.
     
  8. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Warm water is a must....but if you're using "warm" water prepared by a hot pot, you could be in for badger damage.
     
  9. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    nah..was warm/hot out of the faucet
     
  10. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Ok Then :D You may have to send your brush to the "Doc" for inspection :rofl
     
  11. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    I've thought about this some more, right after I had my Crabtree & Evelyn Best soaking in some water to de-cream.....after I had shaken the brush out, the hairs along the outside may have looked somewhat like what you are describing. "Curly", if you will.

    Once the brush dried out, they straightened out.

    This is perfectly normal
     
  12. Will

    Will Nevermind

    Or not, how bout I take a look at her for you. :rofl
     
  13. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    Haha......all is well now. I do want to get a new brush eventually. I find that this brush is a bit soft for my taste.
     
  14. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

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  15. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    ROFL.....nice

    What do you recommend as far as a fuller brush that is a bit stiffer?
     
  16. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Savile Row 3124 Silvertip (or the 3824):

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    Stiffer, but not "rough" or scrubby. Just pure luxury without the flop. :happy088

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    Here's what it looked like new:

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  17. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    Where can i pick that brush up. Tried a search on the net but could only find Savile tailors
     
  18. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Charles @ QED

    www.qedusa.com/cat_OtherProducts.htm

    to order, send him an e-mail. You'll also want to pick up some shave soaps (or sticks).
     
  19. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    That 3128 looks pretty nice as well. Dont know the differences between the two but im sure they are both expensive. What kinda shaving soaps/creams would you also recommend
     
  20. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Anatomy of SR (Savile Row) coding:

    SR xx-yy

    xx = handle style
    yy = knot size

    Pricing:

    22mm = $98.00
    24mm = $115.00
    26mm = $135.00
    28mm = $150.00
    30mm = $170.00

    Soaps/Creams??? :rofl I can give you a 10 day dissertation on that. I was suggesting that if you order from Charles (QED), that you should pick up some of his excellent homemade glycerin soaps. But since you asked, you might as well try the Tabac shave soap refill. He has good pricing.
     

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