Just received an Emillion from Vintage Blades and I must say it's the most luxurious brush I've used. The handle fits easily in the hand and the softness and density make a perfect shaving experience. I have an Alibaba medium which is fantastic, but I think this is the quintessential Heritage model, and am delighted to have gotten it.
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Jay
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"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana." - Groucho Marx
"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana." - Groucho Marx
I've yet to see anyone not like this brush. It is very soft and extremely dense and also feel its the most luxurious brush I have ever used. I almost bought a large size Alibaba this week but at the last minute ended up ordering the 2/1 with the horn handle instead. I would bet I'll end up with the Alibaba at some point though.
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Richard, you are most definitely the official SMF Curmudgeon. In fact, I want to see your title changed to reflect this important fact.
At first, the Emillion really didn't appeal to me. I didn't appreciate the shape or the material used in making the handles. Last weekend I handled a Trumper branded Emillion and I was very impressed. It was far more handsome in the flesh (IMO), and the handle was certainly comfortable. Now I just need Robert at TGS to get some more stock in...
At first, the Emillion really didn't appeal to me. I didn't appreciate the shape or the material used in making the handles. Last weekend I handled a Trumper branded Emillion and I was very impressed. It was far more handsome in the flesh (IMO), and the handle was certainly comfortable. Now I just need Robert at TGS to get some more stock in...
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The brush you champion, the T2, is merely a bastard child of an Emillion and a Simpson Milk Churn. Hate all you want - the Emillion is pure brush, the T2 a bastard.rustyblade wrote:I think this brush may be over-rated but I may have to examine one for myself so I can hate it further.
And I'm with Gareth - your title under the duck needs to be updated. You are without peer as the official SMF Curmudgeon. 'Shaving Paparazzo' needs to be updated to 'Shaving Curmudgeon', 'SMF Curmudgeon', or the like.
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One cannot request a title or title change, they are gifted from above.John 5 wrote:The brush you champion, the T2, is merely a bastard child of an Emillion and a Simpson Milk Churn. Hate all you want - the Emillion is pure brush, the T2 a bastard.rustyblade wrote:I think this brush may be over-rated but I may have to examine one for myself so I can hate it further.
And I'm with Gareth - your title under the duck needs to be updated. You are without peer as the official SMF Curmudgeon. 'Shaving Paparazzo' needs to be updated to 'Shaving Curmudgeon', 'SMF Curmudgeon', or the like.
Richard