Nice project, softer than boar, that sounds pretty ok! 1 dollar is almost for free, on the other hand, so are some good Chinese brushes,.. they kill my ambition to build a brush
Hey, We all have our focus. For me a brush is just a brush, its about the performance, the hair is Chinese, the rest is just a way to hold the hair,... But I like authentic straigths razors and kamisori,...
In the interbellum, a straight razor was a combination of really cutting edge science and craftsmanship, it is nice to notice how an antique or a vintage razor performs the same or often even better than his modern followers. They have a curved back, supporting a natural smile, modern razors have often a straight back without a smile. There is often a story to be found on the maker. It is difficult to keep a razor in good or mint condition, so they are often rare. They are looking good, well balanced,.. ....