Having spoken to Bernd over the last few months about synthetic brushes, I was delighted to hear that it is also something he had been thinking about.
Now just a short background. I prefer badger brushes. Several reasons which I'm sure I've splattered across the forum many times. I have tried 6 iterations of synthetic bristle. Including Tuxedo and Plisson, none of which satisfy my personal needs of great backbone, controlled splay and clumpy tip feel.
However, I was pleasantly surprised when using the Simpsons Chubby 2 synthetic. I really enjoy using this brush, my only quibble is the strong backbone when swirling on the face. Even this isn't enough for me to dislike the brush. I even believe the knot is actually 'relaxing' reducing the heavy scrub.
So back to the present. I was delighted to receive this brush from Shavemac today, their first synthetic option. Now this isn't the final version as far as I know (neither are any available for sale to my knowledge). I have been asked to test it and leave feedback on the Shavemac website. I will also leave feedback here.
I like the handle, it has a flattened edge for ergonomic purposes which isn't captured in the picture below. I look forward to using the brush and comparing it to other synthetics to help provide a thorough review in the near future (currently reviewing the Tatara brush). I have included the knot dimensions in the pictures below too.
Now just a short background. I prefer badger brushes. Several reasons which I'm sure I've splattered across the forum many times. I have tried 6 iterations of synthetic bristle. Including Tuxedo and Plisson, none of which satisfy my personal needs of great backbone, controlled splay and clumpy tip feel.
However, I was pleasantly surprised when using the Simpsons Chubby 2 synthetic. I really enjoy using this brush, my only quibble is the strong backbone when swirling on the face. Even this isn't enough for me to dislike the brush. I even believe the knot is actually 'relaxing' reducing the heavy scrub.
So back to the present. I was delighted to receive this brush from Shavemac today, their first synthetic option. Now this isn't the final version as far as I know (neither are any available for sale to my knowledge). I have been asked to test it and leave feedback on the Shavemac website. I will also leave feedback here.
I like the handle, it has a flattened edge for ergonomic purposes which isn't captured in the picture below. I look forward to using the brush and comparing it to other synthetics to help provide a thorough review in the near future (currently reviewing the Tatara brush). I have included the knot dimensions in the pictures below too.
