Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

[SpeedyPC]

the loft (according to the description) is 54mm

Hair: G4 Synthetic fiber
Width of knot at base: 23mm
Brush loft: 54mm
Length of handle: 48mm
Height of brush: 102mm
Handle: Polyester

That's weird looks like you may have a glue bump problem or too much synthetic fiber that doesn't splay very well.

 

[Razor Burn]

to be honest with you, I much prefer any of the yaqi's i have. This G4 knot is very similair to my RR BC Silvertip plissoft knot.

The hairs themselves are quite soft but what i dont like about it is its stiffness, this may not be an indication of the knot itself as it might be like that due to the glue bump. I still get a nice lather from it but def like using the yaqi's more as they splay a lot nicer.

I also prefer a bigger handle as it sits more ergonomically in my hand.

I agree 100% mate as the 24mm G4 knot I have is way too dense for my liking and it was a pain trying to set it due to the large glue bump!
I'm keen to try one in 28mm but already set at a decent loft that allows for some splay otherwise it struggles to build a decent lather.

 

[alfredus]

I agree 100% mate as the 24mm G4 knot I have is way too dense for my liking and it was a pain trying to set it due to the large glue bump!
I'm keen to try one in 28mm but already set at a decent loft that allows for some splay otherwise it struggles to build a decent lather.

Good luck with that!

My experience trying various G4 knots for the last LE: the larger the knot the exponetinally larger the glue bump. My best guess would be, that they don't get long enough fibers, so they make the knot with a ton of glue to make up for it...

 

[StratMan]

That's weird looks like you may have a glue bump problem or too much synthetic fiber that doesn't splay very well.

all good, testing the G4 waters has helped me appreciate my yaqi’s.. will add more to the den next year 👍

 

[StratMan]

I agree 100% mate as the 24mm G4 knot I have is way too dense for my liking and it was a pain trying to set it due to the large glue bump!
I'm keen to try one in 28mm but already set at a decent loft that allows for some splay otherwise it struggles to build a decent lather.

when I use my g4 I apply a lot more pressure forcing the splay so still get excellent lather but just don’t feel as nice as the yaqis, will still keep it for something different

 

[SpeedyPC]

will still keep it for something different

Should keep you busy painting the whole bloody house for at least three or four years

 

[Razor Burn]

Good luck with that!

My experience trying various G4 knots for the last LE: the larger the knot the exponetinally larger the glue bump. My best guess would be, that they don't get long enough fibers, so they make the knot with a ton of glue to make up for it...

Thanks for the confirmation @alfredus as way too many reviews saying the same.

 

[Razor Burn]

when I use my g4 I apply a lot more pressure forcing the splay so still get excellent lather but just don’t feel as nice as the yaqis, will still keep it for something different

I wish I could do that with mine as the T-400 brush didn't allow for a loft higher than 51mm as the glue bump was too big. I shouldn't complain as I wanted a dense knot but much prefer my Tuxedo and the Faux Horse/Pony as equally soft fibres but better splay...

 

[Holiday]

In the minority again - G4 is the only synthetic I appreciate maybe because I am not a fan of splayed brushes

 

[SpeedyPC]

In the minority again - G4 is the only synthetic I appreciate maybe because I am not a fan of splayed brushes

OT:- There's a new synthetic fibre on the market called the G5 Antibacterial

 

[StratMan]

@Holiday must get the G5 especially if ya like the G4, it’s the natural progression

 

[StratMan]

I wish I could do that with mine as the T-400 brush didn't allow for a loft higher than 51mm as the glue bump was too big. I shouldn't complain as I wanted a dense knot but much prefer my Tuxedo and the Faux Horse/Pony as equally soft fibres but better splay...

the pony is my favourite, but tuxedo and mew brown are very close behind

 

[Gargravarr]

the pony is my favourite, but tuxedo and mew brown are very close behind

I really like the Pony too. My big Snow Leopard has a very similar feel, just lots more of it. Like being assaulted by a gentle nymphomaniac with velvet boxing gloves. Or something like that...

If you need someone to lower the tone, that's what I'm here for.

 

[Bicep123]

Razor: Brass Karve SB-E
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Yaqi 24mm SHD Geltip
Soap: Ariana & Evans Kaizen
Post: Nivea Sensitive

So much for my moratorium on AE until they release K2 to the public. I was low key worried about original Kaizen being sold out everywhere (and it looks like it is). Total FOMO purchase, and slightly annoyed that I missed the clear lid version, but in the end, the tub is going to empty out just like the others.

Kaizen the soap is delightfully bright, with just that hint of tobacco and sandlewood in the background of the citrus to keep it from being just one note.

Kaizen the base is a good solid all round performer. 90% elite everywhere. Slickness, cushion, density, latherability, water tolerance and post shave. The sum of the parts are more than the whole.

 

[Bicep123]

My experience trying various G4 knots for the last LE: the larger the knot the exponetinally larger the glue bump.

The glue bump on my 28mm Oumo TH is relatively small for the size of the knot. It's not exactly a G4, but it is Oumo's response to other Gen4 synths. I don't have a problem with the splay on mine and the loft is 56mm.

FS G4 knot is on my to buy list - but there's a couple of other brushes I want to buy first...

 

[Razor Burn]

OT:- There's a new synthetic fibre on the market called the G5 Antibacterial

Not sure I'm convinced that the G5 will be any better as it looks like a revamped Boss not and the quality of the one I saw on the aliexpress site looked poorly set?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...a2g0o.store_home.smartJustForYou_116741652.12

I've since seen some on the Amazon page and it reminds me of a Boss/Pony hybrid. I'll wait to see what the reviews say prior to trying on out...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L3BGBNC

 

[Razor Burn]

I really like the Pony too. My big Snow Leopard has a very similar feel, just lots more of it. Like being assaulted by a gentle nymphomaniac with velvet boxing gloves. Or something like that...

If you need someone to lower the tone, that's what I'm here for.

Yeah I'm keen to try a Snow Leopard, Timber Wolf and my AP Shave Co. Silk Smoke once I find the right handle.
Amazing how far synthetic knots have come in such a short period of time and find myself grabbing one each shave as they're such lather machines.

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Rooney shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Stirling Soap Co Sharp Dressed Man shaving soap
Razor: Muhle Rocca R95
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (3)
Post-shave: Stirling Soap Co Sharp Dressed Man splash / balm
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co Sharp Dressed Man EDT

Nice ...

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm Tuxedo
Razor: Merker 37C
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: AP Reserve Fougere, Rose, Bourbon
Post: AP Reserve Fougere, Rose, Bourbon A/S Splash // Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm // Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF50+ Lotion
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Have a great (Long) Weekend!

 

[chilliman64]

Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm Tuxedo
Razor: Merker 37C
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: AP Reserve Fougere, Rose, Bourbon
Post: AP Reserve Fougere, Rose, Bourbon A/S Splash // Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm // Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF50+ Lotion
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Have a great (Long) Weekend!

nice to see a slant on SOTD! I picked up a German 37 for about 30 bucks plus postage of ebay, will give it a run on the weekend.