Kent P12

What kind of shaving brush do you use? Tell us all about it!
Post Reply
brothers
Posts: 21513
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:18 am
Location: Oklahoma City USA

Kent P12

Post by brothers »

Located one of these discontinued Kents, large knot with the clear plexi handle. The case was a bit shopworn, but the NIB brush was even bigger than I had expected. Just what I was hoping for, but fearing I'd never find such a brush. I thought my Thater was rather large, but it actually looks small next to the Kent. I almost forgot to add, the bloom is gargantuan, in the same league as the giant Plisson. And very soft on the face, I might add.
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
User avatar
jww
Woolly Bully
Posts: 10960
Joined: Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:49 am
Location: Ottawa, Canada

Re: Kent P12

Post by jww »

Big brushes have an interesting feel to smaller lofts. I love my C&E Super Badger --- it's not perhaps as huge as the P12, but it's the largest I own.
Wendell

Resident Wool Fat Evangelist & anglophile. Have you hugged a sheep today?
User avatar
Squire
Squadron Leader
Posts: 18932
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:41 pm
Location: North East, MS

Re: Kent P12

Post by Squire »

I'm glad you fellas enjoy your larger brushes, BK4 is the largest caliber I'll need.
Regards,
Squire
User avatar
Johnny
Posts: 1490
Joined: Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:52 am
Location: Wausau, WI

Re: Kent P12

Post by Johnny »

I'm not familiar with the P12 but I did have a BK12 and it was way to large for me. I have to agree with Squire on this one, the BK4 is about as large as I would care to go.
Johnny

"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
User avatar
jww
Woolly Bully
Posts: 10960
Joined: Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:49 am
Location: Ottawa, Canada

Re: Kent P12

Post by jww »

To be fair -- I like my smaller brushes as much as my larger ones. I suppose, for me, it's all in the variety.
Wendell

Resident Wool Fat Evangelist & anglophile. Have you hugged a sheep today?
User avatar
Squire
Squadron Leader
Posts: 18932
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:41 pm
Location: North East, MS

Re: Kent P12

Post by Squire »

I'm trying to find the word that describes someone who has a promiscuous attitude toward shaving brushes. It doesn't come to mind but I'm pretty sure it's legal.
Regards,
Squire
rsp1202
Posts: 2727
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:17 am
Location: Los Angeles

Re: Kent P12

Post by rsp1202 »

I ran a Google Image search for P-series brushes, since I thought the P8 would be a good alternative to the Shavemac 163. That's when I ran across a comparison shot of the P8 and P12. You can set up base camp under the -12's bloom; a mighty brush, indeed. Looks like you found El Dorado, Gary.
Ron
brothers
Posts: 21513
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:18 am
Location: Oklahoma City USA

Re: Kent P12

Post by brothers »

Two shaves in, It's a dandy.
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
User avatar
river1
Posts: 384
Joined: Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:16 am
Location: SC

Re: Kent P12

Post by river1 »

I really enjoy my BK12 silvertip and its huge bloom....thanks again Johnny
Nothing will be accomplished if first all objections must be overcome...
harper
Posts: 518
Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:10 pm

Re: Kent P12

Post by harper »

Squire, maybe it's like pornography, hard to define but I know it when I see it.

bob
brothers
Posts: 21513
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:18 am
Location: Oklahoma City USA

Made for one another ---

Post by brothers »

Upon re-discovering how great the Castle Forbes SC is, I tried other brushes, but was looking for a giant premium silvertip badger that would be worthy of such an excellent shaving cream. I remembered my Kent P12 and found it safely resting in it's pretty red box. WOW! These two monsters are a perfectly matched pair. This morning I splashed a teaspoon or so of hot water on top of the cream, then I loaded the dry Kent on the watery tub for 10 seconds exactly. I added more scalding tap water to the latherng bowl as needed, and ended up with a legendary lather. This big giant of a brush is the definition of a lathering version of Elizabeth Taylor and the Castle Forbes is her Richard Burton. Unbelievable matchup, if i may be so humble to say so. Here's a picture ---

Image
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Rufus
Posts: 2370
Joined: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:25 pm
Location: Greater Toronto Area

Re: Kent P12

Post by Rufus »

Wow, some brush, some bloom. I don't think my face is that big. :mrgreen:
Bryan
Post Reply