Brush shape advice

[Phil]

Hi guys

Getting a new brush made up and have a bit of choice with shape and the like.

Currently I have a Chubby 2 shaped brush handle and that's it, so I am not anywhere close to experienced! Obviously there are shapes out there but I was wondering if you would like to share your best brush handle shape and why?

I find with the Chubby brush that I have when "fling drying" flung the brush clear across the bathroom. So one feature I am looking for is something I can really get a grip on before drying the brush.

 

[Tony Forsyth]

Phil,
I think brush handle shape/style is really a personal preference and likely you will get a very wide range of answer's. I personally like a handle that has enough shape to it that can be held without it slipping out of my hand when "fling drying" as you put it. I do not like sharp edges but rather slightly softened edges that again provide better holding. My personal choice is that I also like a slightly longer handle which allows me more grip in the hand although most of the time you are holding onto the handle with your finger tips when lathering be it bowl or face.
It really is a personal choice but good luck with your response's which I envisage will be wide and varied
Cheers
Tony

 

[stillshunter]

can I caution against "fling drying", I was told that it can cause a knot to come lose - added weight then force against the glue. Probably BS but I read it in my formative years so it stuck. What also stuck and is an OCD tradition now is drying my brush using a variety of strokes on a taut towel. I've used this drying technique with great success for a few years now to really get a knot hang ready.

I'll see if I can't dig up the original article on this technique

 

[Korbz]

A few shapes to look at below.

http://www.wolfwhiskers.com/brush-handle-shapes.html
http://www.wiborgshavingbrushes.com/en/handle-shapes
https://www.paladinshaving.com/collections/brushes

As long as the brush has nice comfortable curves close to the base where my fingers can grip it, and the edges are somewhat smooth (though not a deal breaker for me), I'm happy. As an example, variations on this basic shape.

 

[Phil]

can I caution against "fling drying", I was told that it can cause a knot to come lose - added weight then force against the glue. Probably BS but I read it in my formative years so it stuck. What also stuck and is an OCD tradition now is drying my brush using a variety of strokes on a taut towel. I've used this drying technique with great success for a few years now to really get a knot hang ready.

I'll see if I can't dig up the original article on this technique

Interested in seeing it if you can find it @stillshunter

 

[Phil]

A few shapes to look at below.

http://www.wolfwhiskers.com/brush-handle-shapes.html
http://www.wiborgshavingbrushes.com/en/handle-shapes
https://www.paladinshaving.com/collections/brushes

As long as the brush has nice comfortable curves close to the base where my fingers can grip it, and the edges are somewhat smooth (though not a deal breaker for me), I'm happy. As an example, variations on this basic shape.

Exactly the thing I am looking for. Wide variety there to look at and appreciate your personal choice as well and why!

 

[RazorPlay]

The Omega 49 is my favourite shape. But then I like to put the bottom of the brush in the palm of my hand and hold on to the base of knot with my fingers. Gives more control for me as it means you can change the shape of the knot as you go.