TSC First Anniversary Brush

[Dave in KY]

Well I videoed my opening and will hold it till others get their surprise before posting it. Rich go pop another pill
5 quick blurry (hey I was excited) pics as I turn the brush around for view of all sides and yes I DID GET THE BEST ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GearNoir]

Don’t listen to the naysayers Rich! Some of us wanted to see what the goodies were right away!

 

[Dave in KY]

When and where should we put our unboxing video?

 

[GearNoir]

Here n yesterday!

 

[CVargo]

When and where should we put our unboxing video?

Where I posted mine. Brush forum

 

[Dave in KY]

Where I posted mine. Brush forum

Just watched it. Great job Chad. Mine will upload in 5 minutes or less and will add it. Called Joe Rod for some strange reason in the video.........arghhhhh

 

[ShawnF]

Not doing a video, but Ill post my pics in the other thread.

 

[dkeester]

Yay!!! It arrived!

 

[GearNoir]

Oooh Doug got one of the darker ones, nice!

 

[uacowboy]

Picked mine up from the mailbox on my way out the door to work. It was a long drive but Totally Worth it.

Spoiler

 

[NurseDave]

Rich...you are the whole package!

Best. Comment. Ever.

 

[Majorrich]

It’s pretty much standard practice, but gents who got Badger knots will find the knot really opens up and the color of the bristles may lighten a shade or two with a good couple of cleaning lathers. Mine really really puffed up!

 

[GearNoir]

It’s pretty much standard practice, but gents who got Badger knots will find the knot really opens up and the color of the bristles may lighten a shade or two with a good couple of cleaning lathers. Mine really really puffed up!

How was the funk on your badger Rich?

 

[Majorrich]

It was pretty dark the first couple of lathers. Didn’t get my face very close. lol

 

[dkeester]

The Cashmere knot in my brush is fabulous. The handle is beautiful. I love my brush.

 

[Spider]

The Cashmere knot in my brush is fabulous. The handle is beautiful. I love my brush.

^^ What he said!

 

[DocHoliday0831]

The Cashmere knot in my brush is fabulous. The handle is beautiful. I love my brush.

I already had a Cashmere in one of @Smattayu handles or I would have went with that one. The Timberwolf was the only choice I didn’t already have one or more of.

 

[Dave in KY]

I already had a Cashmere in one of @Smattayu handles or I would have went with that one. The Timberwolf was the only choice I didn’t already have one or more of.

Ditto, have 2 Sorrentino's with cashmere already

 

[CBLindsay]

It’s pretty much standard practice, but gents who got Badger knots will find the knot really opens up and the color of the bristles may lighten a shade or two with a good couple of cleaning lathers. Mine really really puffed up!

I got my package yesterday, I love the way it turned out and my wife really liked the samples included. She thought the bar soap provided by @LNHC smelled great and likes her packaging (Lisa always does a great job with presentation). The Coconut Sandalwood sample @Mystic Water included also got praised by the peanut gallery. @Joe Hackett included a sample of his Sandalwood EdT, my wife immediately proclaimed it a success. I am particular about the Sandalwood scents I like, joe’s version is the kind I like, not quite Mysore but along the same vein (with some spice not overly creamy).

My badger knot was indeed a bit funky but most of the funk washed out with plain water. A few rounds with the brush cleaner and all the funk was gone and all the shedding was done. I think the knot was set perfectly, still floppy enough for that soft luxurious face feel but with enough backbone to get the job done. I’ve really become a fan of badger brushes, this one will fit in nicely.

 

[Majorrich]

This is my first pretty extra better quality badger brush. Still saving for Paladin #1.