Thanks to everyone for all of the feedback! I use a bowl to start the lather and then go to the face. Sometimes I make all of the lather in the bowl but go with a scrub down while applying the lather just for the feel of it. I think I'm going to go with the SR this time around and maybe try all of the others in due time
I have a SR 208 and love it. Best cream brush I have...well I only have 6 brushes...but you can't go wrong with the SR. Raf
I managed to sneak out of casa del Scorpio with the SR208 and gave it a try this morning. Overall this is a nice brush. Floppy compared to my others, but that's not a fair comparison as Simpsons are the some of the stiffest brushes out there. I may have to pick me up one of these.
Oh sure! You convince me, and I pull the trigger on a Simpsons PJ2 and now you're touting SR brushes?! My wallet can no longer accept advice from you sir! :rofl
Hey now, not a thing wrong with PJ2. In fact if you asked me between SR and PJ2 I'd say you would be crazy to pass the PJ up! As for my PP account... no comment
Dang!!!!! I thought I lost that sucker!!!! I have to keep my eye on you 'cause...you're leaning like a cholo...elbows up...side to side Raf
I've been compiling a dimensionality list of all the major shave brushes for the Kent BK4 I show 105mm (overall) 50mm (handle) 55mm (loft) 33mm (handle width....ERRRR, Kent doesnt call it "knot size" so knot size may be smaller than that. Right now have all or most of the Rooneys' & Vulfixs & Kent's down pat. Big holes in Saviles, only have knot size for: SR-3326 SR-3122 SR-3124 SR-3126 SR-3128 SR-3118 For Simpsons am missing H,L,K on Polo 14 & PJ1, Duke 2 & 1 & Tulip 1 as well as missing H, L, K on the more obscure brushes from the old, obscure company. Eagles, G1 & G2. Beauforts 1 thru 5, Emperor 1 & 2, Commodore 1 & 2 and Berkeley. Classic 1 &2, The Colonel. Harvard (H1thru H6). Rover...LOL, there must be alotta Simpson's cuz they sure got alotta brushs. If anyone is reading this still & still awake, I have in fact proposed an elopement w/Sandoval's H6. LOL ShaveMac I've only got K's so missing all O,H,L If anybody could fill in the knowledge holes would appreciate it. Am gonna post the spreadsheet somewhere when its done. Hopefully it'll be useful in helping to find brushes across brands in a size you want & then you can start looking at picture's, prices, hair grades, etc.
During my research, I emailed Charles and asked him for his brush line up and then asked for measurements of the two that I was interested in. He sent them without hesitation. SR3122 measurements: • Handle height = 47mm (1.85") • Hair height = 57mm (2.24") • Total height = 104mm (4.09") • Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 22mm (0.87") • Grip ring [narrowest part of handle] = 28mm (1.10") • Base of handle = 35mm (1.38") SR3722 measurements: • Handle height = 57mm (2.24") • Hair height = 57mm (2.24") • Total height = 114mm (4.48") • Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 22mm (0.87") • Grip ring [narrowest part of handle] = 26mm (1.02") • Base of handle = 36mm (1.42")
Thanks for the info, James. Updated the spreadsheet. Getting closer 'n closer to completion. I didn't even know there was an SR-3722
I see Hyperwarp mentioned Shavemacs. They are supposed to be a pretty good brush aren't they, and supposedly the maker of SRs for QED? I myself have the SMFIII (Rooney) brush which is just my absolute go to brush, as well as both the B&B 2006(E.J) brushes which don't get as much of a run, they are nice but too floppy for me. I would like to find a new brush similar in size to the SMFIII brush but even more firmer, and I was considering a Shavemac as I believe they are fairly well packed. What do you guys reckon? Sorry for jumping in on this thread but it is sort of a similar question. Cheers John
While I have never used the SMFIII, I do know that it is a fan-shaped brush, and I know what you said (it is firmer then the B&B brush). Given those facts, keep in mind that Shavemacs are bulb shaped, unless you get a VLB which comes optional in the fan-shape. Personally, I enjoy the bulb shape brushes....but not everybody is crazy about them. In the end, I can always recommend a Shavemac or Savile Row. Very dense yet soft/luxurious......but at the same time will hold their shape very well as opposed to splaying out all over your face.
Thanks Joe, Something else for me to consider, I had never thought about that. I have never used a bulb shaped brush so am not sure what to really expect. With my comparisons between the B&B and SMFIII the SMF is certainly much firmer, but it still spreads all over my face, I'm just looking for something a bit firmer than that. I am open to suggestion though......... Cheers John
I mentioned Shavemac because I only have knot sizes for the models on their website: #22545, #151 & #22559. Can't find the other dimensions (Overall length , handle length, loft) I need to fill in my spreadsheet. Any reliable dimensions on current in production Shavemacs by anybody who knows would be appreciated. When (if ever) I get this xls done, then it can be sorted by anybody to isolate similarly dimensioned brushes. Hopefully, this would be useful to the guys ('n gals) who have an idea on what "size" brush they're wanting to acquire, to get an idea of what maker's & models might suit their needs. They can them look'em up online & think about other variables such as handle material & badger grades & prices.
