Two Bands Forever!

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:50 pm

Shawn, Yes, that is one of the two that Corey Greenberg originally got. I don't remember who has my original #377 now, Tony bought it from me but then re-sold it. This run of Vulfix whitecaps were no denser than their regular Super models and the tips were rather 'prickly'. The current versions that Chris M. is telling us about are clearly denser and have softer tips. If my bespoke #377 has been like his apparently is I doubt that I ever would have considered selling it.
Regards,
Gordon

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:55 pm

Sodapopjones wrote:All this two band talk has me thinking of a Polo 8 to go along with the Rooney and Plisson....

Yes Aaron, you need a Polo, listen to that inner voice.

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:46 pm

Sodapopjones wrote:...Polo 8,,,

Currently my favorite 2-band brush!

Sodapopjones · Post by **Sodapopjones** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:23 pm

Damn you guys, I get paid in like an hour and a half... MUST RESIST!

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:33 pm

druphus wrote:
Sodapopjones wrote:...Polo 8,,,
Currently my favorite 2-band brush!

yes, a polo 8 2band rocks! a beautiful knot for sure

mike · Post by **mike** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:35 am

bernards66 wrote:Shawn, Yes, that is one of the two that Corey Greenberg originally got. I don't remember who has my original #377 now, Tony bought it from me but then re-sold it. This run of Vulfix whitecaps were no denser than their regular Super models and the tips were rather 'prickly'. The current versions that Chris M. is telling us about are clearly denser and have softer tips. If my bespoke #377 has been like his apparently is I doubt that I ever would have considered selling it.
Regards,
Gordon

I still have it Gordon. While it is a 2 band, it is not as soft as the ones being touted these days. It is a nice brush, though, just not as soft on the face as some may want. I don't have a problem with the density, but I prefer a less dense brush, as I prefer the flow through I get with them.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:55 pm

Mike, Ah, yes....thanks for chiming in! Your impressions and description of that #377 match mine entirely. I'm glad to hear that you are still using and enjoying it.
Regards,
Gordon

Sodapopjones · Post by **Sodapopjones** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:07 am

I'm so indecisive, PJ2, PL8 or T3?!

I honestly can't decide which I want to try first, The Superior Shave has a nearly perfect specimen of both the PJ2 and T3...

Of the three listed I am assuming the PJ2, has the best flow and is a better all around brush, no?

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:39 am

Sodapopjones wrote:I'm so indecisive, PJ2, PL8 or T3?!

I honestly can't decide which I want to try first, The Superior Shave has a nearly perfect specimen of both the PJ2 and T3...

Of the three listed I am assuming the PJ2, has the best flow and is a better all around brush, no?

i don't think any of your choices are lather hogs. i haven't tried the other two but the polo is ,,,,,,IT!

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:45 am

My money is on the tulips........best brush evah!

1. it has a little less backbone than the pj

2. the handle is better

3. 'cause i said the t3 is better, it is

clive

p.s. if anything, polo long long long before the pj In fact, if the polo 8 had a chubby / tulip handle it would probably be the very best brush money could buy

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:49 am

fallingwickets wrote:My money is on the tulips........best brush evah!

1. it has a little less backbone than the pj

2. the handle is better

3. 'cause i said the t3 is better, it is

clive

p.s. if anything, polo long long long before the pj In fact, if the polo 8 had a chubby / tulip handle it would probably be the very best brush money could buy

clive, that's why i'm drooling for the appearance of the new forest tubby 2! i have high hopes

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:50 am

Gil

Im keeping fingers and toes crossed for you on that one.

clive

Sodapopjones · Post by **Sodapopjones** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:42 pm

Haha Clive, that's the thing, I'm not too found of the T3 handle, but I do like the PJ's or Polo's better

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 1:09 pm

Aaron

if you dont like the handle because it is 'large' the polo might be an issue for you as well because that comes with a rather large (thick, if you will) handle too

Outside of the handle though, the polo is a truly a magnificent brush and so i will have to pull a classic smf:

buy the polo and the pj LOL (now a bona fide OED word!!)

clive

Sodapopjones · Post by **Sodapopjones** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:03 pm

Clive, I'm glad you mentioned that, I did not take diameter of the handle into play...

I used my D2 today for a baseline, and I don't think I want anything wider around than that, which leads me to the PJ2...

I just hope its not too springy and flows well with everything I use...

Crag · Post by **Crag** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:38 pm

I can't believe I missed this thread! I agree with you Chris, the 2-bands perform above all others IMO for face appeal.

Thanks for sharing you pics, and thanks all for your comments! This was a great read.

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Fri May 06, 2011 3:13 pm

Now ain't she a beauty?

Yes, another PJ3, but this time from Manxland rather than Zummerset.
I feel a bit like the Sforza duke in The Borgias when I tell you she will be broken in with some Irisch Moos tomorrow!

Chris

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri May 06, 2011 4:23 pm

Jeez! That IS nice....picture perfect. Kudos to the folks on the Isle of Man.
Regards,
Gordon

gagarin · Post by **gagarin** » Sun May 08, 2011 1:05 pm

drmoss_ca wrote:Now ain't she a beauty?

Yes, another PJ3, but this time from Manxland rather than Zummerset.
I feel a bit like the Sforza duke in The Borgias when I tell you she will be broken in with some Irisch Moos tomorrow!

Chris

So, how did it go Chris? After that lovely prelude, we need a full report!

Regards,

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Sun May 08, 2011 1:09 pm

Very nicely! Not quite like the Somerset version - a little finer hair and a bit softer at the tips. The handle shape, if translated to the human body, would be one that could afford to lose 10lb compared to the Somerset. But all in all, a lovely brush.

Chris