I'm guessing the BK8 should be just about right for my preferences concerning Silvertip brushes. Thanks for taking the time to measure them.brothers wrote:Here are the specs on my Kents:
BK4 22 x 56
BK8 26 x 55
P12 31 x 63
Finally Happening - A Kent X4 To Be Ordered
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Re: Finally Happening - A Kent X4 To Be Ordered
Decided on the black handle -- I just couldn't resist it's uniqueness above the typical ivory handle found on every other badger brush I own. It's shipping to the UK and will be there waiting for me when I arrive Friday -- so it'll get used there as I am not taking any other brush with me.
I picked up a couple of cakes of MWF while I was at it, as I had a discount coupon for my purchase as well --- this turned out to be the best value of shaving hardware I have spent money on for some time.
Woot!!
I picked up a couple of cakes of MWF while I was at it, as I had a discount coupon for my purchase as well --- this turned out to be the best value of shaving hardware I have spent money on for some time.
Woot!!
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Ok, we can teach Wendell the secret handshake now.
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Well, even though it's not a white barrel handle I'm thinking this is going to be good.
Can't wait for the field report. Nothing better than a situation where there's no alternative and you have to make it work.
Chris
Can't wait for the field report. Nothing better than a situation where there's no alternative and you have to make it work.
Chris
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I'll be matching it with DR Harris soap sticks in Lavender and Arlington. Also will grab some Palmolive classic cream which I'll pick up when I arrive ... .and possibly Palmolive stick. And whatever else I can happen to find in my roaming the North Yorkshire countryside. Stay tuned.
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Inaugural shave. And a beauty it was indeed. Lather production was phenomenal even with the hard water here in Droylsden, UK.
Wonderful! Love it!
Wonderful! Love it!
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Excellent, Wendell! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
Best,
Chris
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That's good Wendell, glad to hear it.
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We'd have been surprised if you'd said you didn't like it.
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Re: Finally Happening - A Kent X4 To Be Ordered
I am starting to see what you all mean about you not wanting or needing any other brush .... but I am not about to give any up or away just yet .... or probably ever.
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Glad to read all is well in kent land wendell!!
Enjoy and use in good health.
clive
p.s. how is it with mwf?????????????
Enjoy and use in good health.
clive
p.s. how is it with mwf?????????????
de gustibus non est disputandum
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I don't have any fat with me that I can use at the moment. But I expect it will be brilliant.fallingwickets wrote:Glad to read all is well in kent land wendell!!
Enjoy and use in good health.
clive
p.s. how is it with mwf?????????????
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It's a natural combination Wendell, Kent shaving soap is made by MWF.
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Shave #2 and I have to say that I love this brush. Although I do admit it has a bit of a gamey scent. Not heavy at all and it is already starting to fade.
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+1Squire wrote:It will pass Wendell, it will pass.
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The BLK4 continues to impress me mightily. I am smitten. It performs flawlessly.
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Quite so, Wendell. Truly an all-rounder. Hope it brings you years of shaving satisfaction.
Regards,
Tim
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