An Unusual Plisson
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
David, congrats. That is a gorgeous brush.
Best,
Chris
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Chris
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
Wow David! Congratulations!
Gary
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
Thank you very much, gents!
David
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
What?!?! Why would you possibly want to replace the decals? No! Leave the originals, they are essential to the brush's identification and identity.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"
Buzz
Re: An Unusual Plisson
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!M6Classic wrote:What?!?! Why would you possibly want to replace the decals? No! Leave the originals, they are essential to the brush's identification and identity.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"
Buzz
David
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How strange. I have never heard of a Plisson decal falling off, even after decades of use!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!
Buzz
Re: An Unusual Plisson
There's always a first time for everything!
Gary
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Indeed! I'm hoping it won't happen again, though... that would be too unlucky!brothers wrote:There's always a first time for everything!
David
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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. Best of luck with your HMW.
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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.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. Best of luck with your HMW.
Buzz
Re: An Unusual Plisson
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.M6Classic wrote: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.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. Best of luck with your HMW.
Buzz
David
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
Gary
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I really like the looks of that horn one, Gary... How big is it?
David
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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.
Gary
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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?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.
David
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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!
Gary
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I know, I know... But if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me.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!
David
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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
clive
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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.
Gary
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Re: An Unusual Plisson
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 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
clive
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