Kent BK4

Antique Hoosier · Post by **Antique Hoosier** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:09 pm

The Kent BK4 was one of my first finer brushes. I purchased one on the Badger and Blade BST and enjoyed it so much I later purchased a BK8 and a BK12. I sold all three of them eventually, ( actually bought BACK the BK4 and the BK8 that I originally owned from the guys I sold them to....and then of course sold them once again...LOL).... Long story short, I have been recently considering acquring a BK4 once again and this thread pushed me over the edge. JUST purchased one online and await its arrival from Jolly Old England!

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:23 pm

Antique Hoosier wrote:The Kent BK4 was one of my first finer brushes. I purchased one on the Badger and Blade BST and enjoyed it so much I later purchased a BK8 and a BK12. I sold all three of them eventually, ( actually bought BACK the BK4 and the BK8 that I originally owned from the guys I sold them to....and then of course sold them once again...LOL).... Long story short, I have been recently considering acquring a BK4 once again and this thread pushed me over the edge. JUST purchased one online and await its arrival from Jolly Old England!

That BK4 is a magical brush.

Seriously, for the money, it is fantastic. It's one of my best lather making brushes.

jww · Post by **jww** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:40 pm

goose wrote:Wendell,

Only makes sense. The BK4 is thought to work wonders with MWF.

Clint

I knew that there had to be a connection -- only I don't think that Kent's brushes are manufactured in Yorkshire.

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:51 pm

I bought, sold and then bought a BK4 again also.

As far as them being made in Italy, who really knows. There is no way Kent make all of their products in house, there is a lot of lower end products with the Kent name on that can't possibly be made in England. You can't tell me that Kent make everything from toothbrushes to cosmetic brushes. Italy isn't exactly what I would call 'off-shoring' in the way that India and Chinese products are.

The BK4 is an "easy" and excellent shave brush. The only other brush I have owned that behaves in the same way, only stiffer, is my Two Band Tulip 2.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:55 pm

Tim, Some of Kent's more mass produced lower priced shave brushes, and other items are possibly outsourced to Italy, but the BKs are made in their facility in England, as are their classic boar hair brushes.
Regards,
Gordon

Hraefn · Post by **Hraefn** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:37 pm

After reading this thread i went and looked at my bk4. It didn't say on the brush or the case, however on the little book it says they are made in England by warrant of the queen or something.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:50 pm

Hraefn, Well, Kent has held a Royal Warrant as brushmakers to the Crown for a number of reigns. On the inside of the case mine came in, it also says, Made in England, and a couple of long time reputable merchants have told me the same. The BKs are, of course, Kent's top of their line models, however.
Regards,
Gordon

iancevans · Post by **iancevans** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:10 pm

must...resist...

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:08 am

iancevans wrote:must...resist...

Well, it is a very soft brush, so if that isn't your thing resistance is a little easier.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:24 am

Richard

On the subject of soft and delightful, how is the princess doing????

clive

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:48 am

fallingwickets wrote:Richard

On the subject of soft and delightful, how is the princess doing????

clive

She is doing great, nearly 20 months old now, running, attitude, and saying lots of words. Thanks for asking!

jww · Post by **jww** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:54 am

iancevans wrote:must...resist...

Resistance is futile.....

Post by **ichabod** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:04 pm

rustyblade wrote:
iancevans wrote:must...resist...
Well, it is a very soft brush, so if that isn't your thing resistance is a little easier.

Or:

It's a very soft brush, so if that's not your thing up to know you owe it to yourself to try one and find out...

I don't have a BK4, but I'd never rule one out. It definitely has a place in the canon of brushes.

Hraefn · Post by **Hraefn** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:01 pm

come to the darkside we have cookies.

iancevans · Post by **iancevans** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:08 am

Oh, a soft brush is my thing, believe me.

PACHUCO · Post by **PACHUCO** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:22 pm

Hraefn wrote:come to the darkside we have cookies.

Okay. Mine should be on a plane tomorrow...when do I get the cookies?

Serg

PeterS · Post by **PeterS** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:40 pm

The BK4 cured me of a mild case of SBAD.

I started with a boar brush, then I got an C&E BB (good) and then I got a Vulfix Duke 2 (disappointed). Then I got a BK4.

My next brush will be another BK4 when it needs replacing. Then again the BK8 looks nice...

Pete

goose · Post by **goose** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:46 pm

At their current prices I have thought about getting a backup BK4. I know...serious shave geekery.

Clint

TRBeck · Post by **TRBeck** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:53 pm

Clint, I have backups of my Simpson Commodore, my Duke 3, and my Vulfix 2234. I see nothing geeky about it. Indeed, it's among the most pragmatic things I've ever done.

Regards,

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:49 pm

Tim, Sure it is....righto....no flies in your oinment, by George....( chuckle ).
Regards,
Gordon