Electricuted Brush

[IsaacRN]

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

[PalmettoB]

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.

[IsaacRN]

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

[TraderJoe]

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

Did you use a hot pot to soak it?

[Mottern Man]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/84/Pulseshocker2.jpg

[PalmettoB]

Did you use a hot pot to soak it?

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

[IsaacRN]

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.

[TraderJoe]

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.

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

[IsaacRN]

nah..was warm/hot out of the faucet

[TraderJoe]

nah..was warm/hot out of the faucet

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

[TraderJoe]

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

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

[Mottern Man]

This is perfectly normal

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

[IsaacRN]

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.

[TraderJoe]

I have a Vulfix 2234 brush.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/vulfix.jpg

[IsaacRN]

ROFL.....nice

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

[TraderJoe]

ROFL.....nice

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

Savile Row 3124 Silvertip (or the 3824):

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/eec0a682.jpg

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

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/4dc21db3.jpg

Here's what it looked like new:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/IMGP0275.jpg

[IsaacRN]

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

[TraderJoe]

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

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).

[IsaacRN]

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

[TraderJoe]

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

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.

[IsaacRN]

Do you think i would really notice a big difference between a 24mm and a 28mm? Man i wish we had like a chat group or something going....this is why im diggin this board....alot of helpful peeps that like the accessories :)

[TraderJoe]

Do you think i would really notice a big difference between a 24mm and a 28mm?

Absolutely. I can tell a big difference between my 3124 and 3226. Anything above 26mm, and it become a body badger. 24 is really the ideal size, in my opinion.

[Mottern Man]

Stiff yet soft!

Big ole PLUS ONE on the Savile Row.

[IsaacRN]

Yeah...i think im gonna give this a go. Dont know what handle to get...but i think ill want a 26 or 28. Cant wait to hear from Charles. Vulfix is just a bit soft for me.

[rick]

Absolutely. I can tell a big difference between my 3124 and 3226. Anything above 26mm, and it become a body badger. 24 is really the ideal size, in my opinion.

22
is the best size !!

.............................for me ;)
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My favorite brush for soaps is the Simpsons Chubby1 in Super.
'Member that one, Joe ??
I will add that I have not YET had the pleasuse of owning a Savile Row brush, so keep that in mind.

[IsaacRN]

I LOVE my 26....its a definate win.