Is TGN Still the Hot Source for Knots?

2clfrwrds · Post by **2clfrwrds** » Fri May 04, 2012 2:42 am

I'm getting the itch to refurbish some of the old brushes I have laying around.

In the past I've always purchased knots from Tony at The Golden Nib, but it's been several years since my last rebuild. It seems reasonable to ask, are TGN knots still as good as they used to be? Are there other vendors on the scene now that I should consider?

By the way, should a knot vendor prefer to contact me by PM rather than post on this thread, that would be fine by me.

--Glenn

alabamalawyer · Post by **alabamalawyer** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:13 am

I restored several brushes last year and the TGN knots were excellent. I prefer the Finest 2-band knots offered there. I do believe the knots from Larry at the WhippedDog have gotten solid reviews as well, however, I have not personally tried one of them.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Wed May 09, 2012 3:27 pm

In my experience also, TGN knots are excellent. In the unlikely event a flawed knot shows up, Tony would do everything in his power to make it right.

2clfrwrds · Post by **2clfrwrds** » Thu May 10, 2012 1:59 pm

Thanks, Chris, I was unaware of the WhippedDog website. I was a little put out by the name at first, but when I found the site, I saw that it should probably be called SpoiledRottenDog.

It looks as though Tony has selection, while Larry has price. Maybe I'll get 2 knots from each source to see if customer experience is a tie-breaker.

--Glenn

sffone · Post by **sffone** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:05 pm

I've dealt with both TGN and WhippedDog and found them both good to deal with. I don't think you could go wrong either way.

ShadowsDad · Post by **ShadowsDad** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:58 am

I just bought and installed a 20mm Finest Fan from TGN, and it's fine knot. I thought I had what to me were a lot of hairs coming out initially, but Tony indicated I should keep an eye on it to let him know. I took that to mean he'd make it right.

It was my first reknot, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. The brush itself rivals the Rooney it's next too. Great value.

FWIW, the hair issue has pretty much resolved itself as the hairs have stopped coming out.

Compared to a Rooney 3/1 SS

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:23 am

Nice work Brian!

ShadowsDad · Post by **ShadowsDad** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:53 am

Thanks Gary!

2clfrwrds · Post by **2clfrwrds** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:58 pm

Congratulations, Brian! Reknotting isn't part of this hobby I indulge in very often, but sometimes the urge just hits me, and I need to do one. Very fulfilling, and you're right, a great value.

--Glenn

Shave4Fun · Post by **Shave4Fun** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:15 pm

Very nice, Brian!
Makes me want to do one now. I have an old acrylic Made Rite handle that needs this done!
Regards,
Roger

jss · Post by **jss** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:02 pm

Very nice Brian....

Best,
Julian

Teiste · Post by **Teiste** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:45 pm

nice,nice,nice and more nice!