Chubby 2

SirCur · Post by **SirCur** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:22 pm

OK - I recently acquired a Chubby 2 in best. It is really a nice brush, as many people already know - great density and performance. I have used this for creams and soaps with excellent results - good for lathering in a bowl or directly on your face.

Here is the reason for this post - I find the handle a little underwhelming. For a brush that packs a LOT of badger, the handle is small. Is there a brush that has a similar loft and performance, with a better handle? BTW, I have no issue with the aesthetics of the handle, it's just too "stubby" IMO.

Best ... Steve

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:37 pm

The Simpson Polo 10 is very similar according to those that have both. It has a longer handle with a fairly similar bristle.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:04 pm

Yes, the Polo #10 is pretty much the same knot. Maybe a tad less dense, but if so, by very little.
Regards,
Gordon

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:26 am

Steve,

I love the handle of the chubby! It's short and fat and I get really good grip on it! After awhile it will grow on you.

Steve

Chifunda · Post by **Chifunda** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:30 am

Steve wrote:I love the handle of the chubby!

Me too! The Chubby/Stubby/Duke/Rooney 1 style handle is among my very favorites. DGNED and all that.

MOSES · Post by **MOSES** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:40 am

I really REALLY want a Chubby 2 knot in a slightly overweight PJ3 handle.

And no, do NOT bloody tell me to get a Polo. The thing is a new level of ugly, and there is no way that handle fits in my hand like a PJ3. Besides, it is too long.

drP · Post by **drP** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:51 am

SirCur wrote:OK - I recently acquired a Chubby 2 in best. It is really a nice brush, as many people already know - great density and performance. I have used this for creams and soaps with excellent results - good for lathering in a bowl or directly on your face.

Here is the reason for this post - I find the handle a little underwhelming. For a brush that packs a LOT of badger, the handle is small. Is there a brush that has a similar loft and performance, with a better handle? BTW, I have no issue with the aesthetics of the handle, it's just too "stubby" IMO.

Best ... Steve

Sounds to me that the Emillion would be a good candidate, although the loft/knot diameter is smaller....

Chifunda · Post by **Chifunda** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:51 am

MOSES wrote:I really REALLY want a Chubby 2 knot in a slightly overweight PJ3 handle.

And no, do NOT bloody tell me to get a Polo. The thing is a new level of ugly, and there is no way that handle fits in my hand like a PJ3. Besides, it is too long.

This must be my day as a "yes man."

Used a Polo 8 a couple of times and didn't care for it at all.

But a CH2 knot in a PJ handle? Oh, baby!

$\:D/$

drP · Post by **drP** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:56 am

Chifunda wrote:
MOSES wrote:I really REALLY want a Chubby 2 knot in a slightly overweight PJ3 handle.

And no, do NOT bloody tell me to get a Polo. The thing is a new level of ugly, and there is no way that handle fits in my hand like a PJ3. Besides, it is too long.
This must be my day as a "yes man." Used a Polo 8 a couple of times and didn't care for it at all. But a CH2 knot in a PJ handle? Oh, baby! $\:D/$

How 'bout a bloody Shavemac loft in a bloody ÜberPJ handle....

Chifunda · Post by **Chifunda** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:06 am

You just HAD to do that, didn't you, Peter?

SirCur · Post by **SirCur** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:08 am

Chifunda wrote:
Steve wrote:I love the handle of the chubby!
Me too! The Chubby/Stubby/Duke/Rooney 1 style handle is among my very favorites. DGNED and all that.

Perhaps you're right - I'm giving this brush some time to used to it. 5 days in a row now and counting. We'll see if the handle size / shape grows on me. I also have a Rooney 1, medium that has a slightly larger handle (better IMO).

... Steve

SirCur · Post by **SirCur** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:35 am

drP wrote:
SirCur wrote:OK - I recently acquired a Chubby 2 in best. It is really a nice brush, as many people already know - great density and performance. I have used this for creams and soaps with excellent results - good for lathering in a bowl or directly on your face.

Here is the reason for this post - I find the handle a little underwhelming. For a brush that packs a LOT of badger, the handle is small. Is there a brush that has a similar loft and performance, with a better handle? BTW, I have no issue with the aesthetics of the handle, it's just too "stubby" IMO.

Best ... Steve
Sounds to me that the Emillion would be a good candidate, although the loft/knot diameter is smaller....

Peter, given that the Emillion loft is smaller - are the badger properties similar to the Chubby 2? The handle on the Emillion looks like a good size / shape. I'll have to check the Polo 10 model specs also.

... Steve

Chifunda · Post by **Chifunda** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:56 am

I plan on taking the Emillion plunge just as soon as Jim gets them back in stock. The comparison with a CH2 should be interesting.

The published stats I find show the Chubby having 27/50 knot/loft dimensions (in millimeters) and the Heritage with 24/50. I suspect the character of the hair will come into play, but to what extent I have no idea.

drP · Post by **drP** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:33 pm

The Emillion and the Chubby 2 in best are very similar regarding bristle characteristics, although the badger in the Emillion loft is packed even denser than in the CH2, hence the loft of the Emillion is stiffer and compacter. Apart from these loft differences there's the difference in loft dimensions as described above....

All in all the Emillion could be a good surrogate to replace a CH2 best...

Chifunda · Post by **Chifunda** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:46 pm

drP wrote:All in all the Emillion could be a good surrogate to replace a CH2 best...

"Replace!?" Get ahold of yourself man! I'm talking about in addition to!

Good grief, Peter, you of all people should know better.

Seriously, thank you for the information.

drP · Post by **drP** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:59 pm

Chifunda wrote:
drP wrote:All in all the Emillion could be a good surrogate to replace a CH2 best...
"Replace!?" Get ahold of yourself man! I'm talking about in addition to! Good grief, Peter, you of all people should know better.

Seriously, thank you for the information.

LOL....maybe i'm getting back to a more "normal" state of mind....perhaps even the onset of a cure for my SBAD.....

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:09 pm

The Tulip has an oversized (and rather too heavy) handle for the size of knot/loft in my view. I know others disagree.
For myself, the CH2 and CH3 in Best are amongst the finest brushes made.

Chris

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:41 pm

Steve, Yeah, given the price of the CH2, I think it would be wise to give it a bit more time. I've found that at least part of our preferences in brush size, handle style ( and razor size too ) is a factor of what we're used to. Yes, a Rooney Emillion is very similiar in it's bristle knot and general characteristics to a Chubby......a Chubby #1 that is.

Moses, Interestingly, and against my expectations, I've found that the Polo #8 handle is actually more comfortable for me then is the PJ3. So, it's a very individual thing, and sometimes we get surprised.
Regards,
Gordon

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:50 pm

bernards66 wrote:Yes, a Rooney Emillion is very similiar in it's bristle knot and general characteristics to a Chubby......a Chubby #1 that is.

Gordon, only a Chubby #1? Just when that dreaded SBAD was starting to cause an itch for the Emillion.

sebell · Post by **sebell** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:02 pm

Bah! You know a Chubby 1 is way more brush than a
T2

- Scott

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