Kent Hair Combs
Kent Hair Combs
Hey Folks,
A few weeks ago I purchased a small Kent hair comb. Honestly I was more curious about the Kent combs than anything else, I didn't actually expect it to perform any differently than a 99 cent comb you could purchase at the corner drug store. In this case though, I was pleasantly surprised. The comb feels substantial in the hand, and more importantly it glides effortlessly and comfortably through my hair, every time. Maybe it has something to do with the way the teeth are polished, but I'm finding that the Kent never seems to 'catch' on my hair or scalp the way cheapie drug store combs do.
All-in-all, I'm pretty happy with my $8 purchase.
Thanks,
Rick
A few weeks ago I purchased a small Kent hair comb. Honestly I was more curious about the Kent combs than anything else, I didn't actually expect it to perform any differently than a 99 cent comb you could purchase at the corner drug store. In this case though, I was pleasantly surprised. The comb feels substantial in the hand, and more importantly it glides effortlessly and comfortably through my hair, every time. Maybe it has something to do with the way the teeth are polished, but I'm finding that the Kent never seems to 'catch' on my hair or scalp the way cheapie drug store combs do.
All-in-all, I'm pretty happy with my $8 purchase.
Thanks,
Rick
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Rick,
I'm on my second moustache comb from Kent. They're quite useful and the hand ground edges on the teeth allow it to glide smoothly through the thickest hair.
I'm on my second one because I keep losing them, and I finally gave up looking for the first this time. (It's only about 3 inches long and keeps popping out of my pocket.)
I agree, Great combs!
I'm on my second moustache comb from Kent. They're quite useful and the hand ground edges on the teeth allow it to glide smoothly through the thickest hair.
I'm on my second one because I keep losing them, and I finally gave up looking for the first this time. (It's only about 3 inches long and keeps popping out of my pocket.)
I agree, Great combs!
"Ph'nglui nglw'nafh Funkthulhu R'lincoln wgah'nagl shavagn"
In his house in Lincoln, Funkthulhu is shaving. . .
In his house in Lincoln, Funkthulhu is shaving. . .
I consider myself fortunate that I haven't had to use a comb -- well ever, actually. You see, I have a mass of curly/wavy hair that never responded well to combs -- or brushes for that matter. As I have <<ahem>> matured in years, I have worn my hair relatively short - which is tamed quite easily by running my fingers through my scalp. Makes it easy that I don't have to worry about stashing a comb or brush in my kit bag when traveling.
I do admit that I own a medium sized skeleton brush which gets to go through my hair after every shower at home - just because.
My dad used a high-end comb - but I can't recall what make it was. He picked it up from his favourite barber when I was about 8 years old or so -- and he used if faithfully until he passed away. He washed it by hand once a week to keep it clean. Fastidious, was my father. Even as a life-long factory worker, he always looked good.
I do admit that I own a medium sized skeleton brush which gets to go through my hair after every shower at home - just because.
My dad used a high-end comb - but I can't recall what make it was. He picked it up from his favourite barber when I was about 8 years old or so -- and he used if faithfully until he passed away. He washed it by hand once a week to keep it clean. Fastidious, was my father. Even as a life-long factory worker, he always looked good.
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to quell the c cat, can you tell the difference between the ace and the kent? Rick seemed to think that there was a nice difference between his kent and a lesser(?) version.On my person I carry the classic Ace pocket comb.
i dont use a comb but if there is a difference a kent comb could make for a nice gift
thanks in advance
clive
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I have a large size Kent that I use daily at home, and a small pocket version that's kept in my glove compartment in car. Nice combs! I especially like the fact the pocket comb comes in a nice leather sleeve (at least mine did), a nice touch, should be the norm for all good combs.
I can also recommend the Kent hairbrushes, I have a black-bristle military model, I don't use it daily, but think it's great when I use it.
I can also recommend the Kent hairbrushes, I have a black-bristle military model, I don't use it daily, but think it's great when I use it.
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The cheapie combs that I've had in the past start losing teeth after a while, but my Kent's have kept all of theirs.i_shaved_something wrote:Do they wear out eventually? I never thought about life span of a comb, esp one made of hard material. I assumed they'd last forever...Craig_From_Cincy wrote:...and last for many years.
Cheers,
Craig
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I see that Kent is now using number/letter model designations instead of just numbers. My #64 is circa late '80s/early '90s, so they do last. Which pocket combs are you guys using?
http://www.kentbrushes.com/shopdisplayp ... l&sppp=100
http://www.kentbrushes.com/shopdisplayp ... l&sppp=100
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Clive, It depends on exactly what you mean. Both the Kent and the Ace combs effectively do their jobs and in my experiance both hold up very well. There are plenty of 'cheap' combs around but I do not put the Ace in that catagory. It remains a good basic product, kind of like Parker T Ball jotter ball point pens. The Kent comb feels different however. Because of it's more rounded teeth it DOES just glide through the hair...very smooth.
Regards,
Gordon
Regards,
Gordon
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The 'NU 22 CASE' is the one I have.rsp1202 wrote:I see that Kent is now using number/letter model designations instead of just numbers. My #64 is circa late '80s/early '90s, so they do last. Which pocket combs are you guys using?
http://www.kentbrushes.com/shopdisplayp ... l&sppp=100
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