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My point is exactly that he uses a full range of tools to achieve his product, nothing more or less, is that definitive?
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My point is exactly that he uses a full range of tools to achieve his product, nothing more or less, is that definitive?
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Why so cynical? The man makes nice brush handles as a hobby and some of us really like them. He gifted one to me and I paid him a small sum to cover expenses on the other. They are nice handles that I am happy to have in my den.
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Yes, but you seem kind of snarky, like he was selling fake artifacts by the roadside. He makes no claim of "hand carved", nor is he peddling his stuff to begin with. I'm not sure why the derision.
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Sorry i think the original confusion might come from my statement that the brush was hand carved using a knife. I should have maybe clarified that he probably didn't carve out the hole for the knot using the knife.
I believe the lathe is a recent addition - he got it for free from someone if memory serves me right and not sure how it has been used in later brush making efforts.
Regardless, love the brush and the non-mass-produced look and process really appeals to me
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Very nice. How do you like the soap?
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You make a fair point. I think the fact that the first post regarding these brushes stated they were hand carved using a knife, has caused the thread to wobble somewhat. They're nice, regardless.
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Ah yes I love his work in progress photos when he makes a new brush
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Sorry i think the original confusion might come from my statement that the brush was hand carved using a knife. I should have maybe clarified that he probably didn't carve out the hole for the knot using the knife.
I believe the lathe is a recent addition - he got it for free from someone if memory serves me right and not sure how it has been used in later brush making efforts.
Regardless, love the brush and the non-mass-produced look and process really appeals to me
Glad you enjoy the gentleman's work as he as a hobbyist enjoys his projects.
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Received today, my Baskerville seasonal tallow shaving soap, thank you @phoenixandbeau, another great addition to my soap stash! 
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Out of interest do you or @Mrchick or @PickledNorthern know what knots are being used for the Synthetic's?Sorry i think the original confusion might come from my statement that the brush was hand carved using a knife. I should have maybe clarified that he probably didn't carve out the hole for the knot using the knife.
I believe the lathe is a recent addition - he got it for free from someone if memory serves me right and not sure how it has been used in later brush making efforts.
Regardless, love the brush and the non-mass-produced look and process really appeals to me
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I think they differ depending on what he has on hand. Mine was a Maggard synthetic.
This list shows what brushes are available for 'adoption' and this page shows a bit of detail about the brushes if you scroll down a bit
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I agree that it differs. Jim has been known to do requests or even send a handle only.
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OK cool, thanks, I saw the adoption page but there aren't many details on the actual knots used... how does the Maggard synthetic stack up against some of the other players?
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The one in mine is a Tuxedo knot from APShaveCo on Etsy. I know his existing brushes have a variety of knots bought while he has tried out different things. I am sure he would do anything a guy wanted, within reason.
The Tuxedo knot is stellar! [emoji106]
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The Maggard is a Plisson type, therefore really good. I am not enough of an expert on synthetics to differentiate between different Plisson clones based on glue bumps etc, but it performs right there with any of the 5-6 of them I have tried.
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