Today, I am reviewing a prototype shaving brush handle from Alpha Shaving Brush Company, the Chubberset C-400. This brush, made in homage to the original and justly famed, Rubberset 400 shaving brushes, but with a chubby modern spin, which has a 30mm ferrule capable of comfortably holding a 28-30mm brush knot. I have also been told that there will be a 32 mm Ferrule available for those who absolutely have to have a GIGANTIC knot(Way too big for my face)! This brush is as I mentioned, a prototype and was 3D printed out of an acrylic resin, but the production brush will be milled from 6063 architectural grade aluminum. The weight of this brush was right around 90g, so I added in a few quarters when setting the knot so I could bring it up to the final weight of the aluminum brush, which should be 100g. The ferrule will be removable like with the original Rubberset 400, which will allow you to switch knots and clean it easily. As far as styling goes, it is a huge hit with me; the handle flutes are extremely well done and feel luxurious in hand. The size overall is similar to a Simpson’s Chubby 3, though I did not pull out my calipers to measure them up(it may be a bit taller). It fits in my medium hands comfortably and while lathering the flutes aid with griping the brush securely, though if you're messy I could see it getting slippery. The base is broader than the original so you don't have to worry about it tipping over anywhere near as easily.
Really though what gets me about the brush, is that I can stuff a 30mm silvertip badger knot in this baby and go to cloud 9 for a while in the quiet of the morning. OR I can stick a giant Boar in it and seriously mow through some soap!
I chose to use an APShave Co. 30mm Tuxedo knot in this brush because it really sets off the white handle and I wanted to save my money for the production model, which will definitely be adorned a 30mm silvertip badger.
Here's how I scored the brush after 20 shaves:
Style: 10/10
Very cool look with a classic feel IMHO.
Weight: 9/10
Perfect weight and hand feel.
Grip: 8/10
I purposefully covered it in lather and tried to hold it, no catastrophic dropping occurred.
Knot: I purchased this knot through APShave Co. and will not be specifically reviewed here.
This brush was purchased by me and was produced by a local 3D printing company. The final brush will definitely be different.
I hope this review was helpful!
Matt
Today's SOTD
Really though what gets me about the brush, is that I can stuff a 30mm silvertip badger knot in this baby and go to cloud 9 for a while in the quiet of the morning. OR I can stick a giant Boar in it and seriously mow through some soap!
I chose to use an APShave Co. 30mm Tuxedo knot in this brush because it really sets off the white handle and I wanted to save my money for the production model, which will definitely be adorned a 30mm silvertip badger.
Here's how I scored the brush after 20 shaves:
Style: 10/10
Very cool look with a classic feel IMHO.
Weight: 9/10
Perfect weight and hand feel.
Grip: 8/10
I purposefully covered it in lather and tried to hold it, no catastrophic dropping occurred.
Knot: I purchased this knot through APShave Co. and will not be specifically reviewed here.
This brush was purchased by me and was produced by a local 3D printing company. The final brush will definitely be different.
I hope this review was helpful!
Matt
Today's SOTD
