An Unusual Plisson

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David, congrats. That is a gorgeous brush.
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Wow David! Congratulations!
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Thank you very much, gents! :D
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TheMonk wrote:I finally managed to score my holiest of holy grails, an NOS vintage (sticker had to be replaced) Plisson Plexiglass HWM, Size 18"
What?!?! Why would you possibly want to replace the decals? No! Leave the originals, they are essential to the brush's identification and identity.

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M6Classic wrote:
TheMonk wrote:I finally managed to score my holiest of holy grails, an NOS vintage (sticker had to be replaced) Plisson Plexiglass HWM, Size 18"
What?!?! Why would you possibly want to replace the decals? No! Leave the originals, they are essential to the brush's identification and identity.

Buzz
No alternative, Buzz, the original sticker came off when wiping the handle with a wet cloth. :( Better to have a new one, then none at all!
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TheMonk wrote:[

No alternative, Buzz, the original sticker came off when wiping the handle with a wet cloth. :( Better to have a new one, then none at all!
How strange. I have never heard of a Plisson decal falling off, even after decades of use!

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There's always a first time for everything! 8)
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brothers wrote:There's always a first time for everything! 8)
Indeed! I'm hoping it won't happen again, though... that would be too unlucky!
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A size 16 EW is currently visiting and I can't wait to try it. It's gorgeous, and by far the largest brush I've ever held. An 18 must require two hands. :D Best of luck with your HMW.
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rsp1202 wrote:A size 16 EW is currently visiting and I can't wait to try it. It's gorgeous, and by far the largest brush I've ever held. An 18 must require two hands. :D Best of luck with your HMW.
I use a #24 HMW and my son has a #20 HMW...we like big brushes. One certainly does not need brushes this big, but they are very cool. They are also perfectly utile.

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M6Classic wrote:
rsp1202 wrote:A size 16 EW is currently visiting and I can't wait to try it. It's gorgeous, and by far the largest brush I've ever held. An 18 must require two hands. :D Best of luck with your HMW.
I use a #24 HMW and my son has a #20 HMW...we like big brushes. One certainly does not need brushes this big, but they are very cool. They are also perfectly utile.

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I agree with Buzz, but then again I like big brushes in general. I have a Plisson Horn HWM #20 (which is actually slightly shorter then this Plexi), and I love using it as well. Also, being a bowl latherer is one more reason I tend to prefer bigger and taller brushes.
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I really like the looks of that horn one, Gary... How big is it?
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It's an 18. I couldn't ask for a better brush. I like my brushes large, and this one's plenty big enough but it's smaller than the Plexi.
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brothers wrote:It's an 18. I couldn't ask for a better brush. I like my brushes large, and this one's plenty big enough but it's smaller than the Plexi.
It seemed quite big. Have you used it yet, or are you keeping it NOS in order to sell it to me in a few years? :mrgreen:
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I've used it a lot since I got it. Mostly on soaps so far, I have a hunch it'll be outstanding with creams when the time comes. Not for sale! :D
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brothers wrote:I've used it a lot since I got it. Mostly on soaps so far, I have a hunch it'll be outstanding with creams when the time comes. Not for sale! :D
I know, I know... But if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me. :wink:
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beautiful brush gary. a few years ago I was going to buy one of them, but for financial reasons decided to take a pass :) I have a smaller plisson (i think its a 12) but i hardly ever use it

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Thanks Clive. It was getting passed over lately in favor of different brushes, but today I wanted to see how it performed with the Cella. I could have guessed, it did good. It's as butter-smooth on the face as the synthetic EJ STF XL, but more luxurious, naturally! Made me feel guilty not using it more often.
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I think its hard to only use one brush, especially if you mix up soaps and creams everyday........might be becks induced imagination, but brushes that have seen a cream arent the same afterwards when used with a soap and so i have brushes for both creams and soaps and never shall they be mixed up :D :D :D Anyway, all this to say that I hope your plisson gets used more often but i understand -- in my own warped way -- if it doesnt :) :)

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