Brush Knots

pedro083 · Sunday December 11, 2011

I am looking at getting a few knots for doing a couple of brush refurbs, I have seen the golden nib. But was thinking of getting some from the ebay seller ace shaving has anyone had any experiences with these knots to how dense they are and how soft the tips are and the such.

tazz · Sunday December 11, 2011

pedro083 said:
I am looking at getting a few knots for doing a couple of brush refurbs, I have seen the golden nib. But was thinking of getting some from the ebay seller ace shaving has anyone had any experiences with these knots to how dense they are and how soft the tips are and the such.

would like to know this my self pedro we mite be able to get some in from china

Dipesh · Sunday December 11, 2011

You really can go wrong with TGN. Fantastic stuff!

henkverhaar · Monday December 12, 2011

Dipesh said:
You really can go wrong with TGN. Fantastic stuff!

Yeah, I would agree, if you only need a couple, just go with TGN - good stuff and excellent, proven, customer service.

pedro083 · Monday December 12, 2011

Come on i know about TGN and have tried there knots what I am looking is for something different to what they do maybe a different / better hair and more density. Someone must have had a punt on this eBay seller or am I going to have to take one for the team

Yellow Jim · Monday December 12, 2011

pedro083 said:
Come on i know about TGN and have tried there knots what I am looking is for something different to what they do maybe a different / better hair and more density. Someone must have had a punt on this eBay seller or am I going to have to take one for the team

I've not tried them Pedro, I've thought about it but never gotten around to it. It looks like you're the guinea pig.

There's this place as well.

http://www.theturnersworkshop.co.uk/store/view_category.php?pid=30&cat_id=85

Jeltz · Monday December 12, 2011

Our very own Rod has recommended Ace a couple of times over at B&B
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/255986-Ace-shaving-silvertip?p=3545001&highlight=#post3545001
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/249022-Source-for-knots-in-the-UK?p=3423197&highlight=#post3423197

beejay · Tuesday December 13, 2011

I've tested Ace knots a few times and have found them to be pretty awful.
The ones Ive tested were very prickly and scratchy, shed, and very poor quality in my opinion.( Knots tested at different times over an extended period)
I'll test some more in the future but to date,,,not good.
regards, beejay

henkverhaar · Tuesday December 13, 2011

beejay said:
I'll test some more in the future

Why would you then?

beejay · Tuesday December 13, 2011

henkverhaar said:
beejay said:

I'll test some more in the future

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Why would you then?

Its not unknown for a supplier to change source so its worth checking from time to time.
regards, beejay

huck1680 · Sunday December 18, 2011

Seriously Pedro, I've been making brushes for myself, family and a few customers for a couple of years now and I highly recommend TGN. Tonys' service and products are topknotch. I tried to find a new source for some "Made In England" knots but just cannot find anyone or company that will accommodate my requests. I even tried to contact Rooney but that's like trying to get in touch with Elvis.