I have been using a Maggard synth for a little while now and I actually really like it.
My other synth experiences have been with the Muhle STF, which I really didn't like at all as it was too springy, didn't splay and when forced to splay, it flung lather out the sides of the knot! The Loccitane Plisson synth was just too floppy and I sold it off.
Here are the characteristics of the Maggard synth that I have really enjoyed...
- It's a hybrid bulb/fan knot. I don't like bulb knots. Fan is also OK but my preferred is a hybrid
- The bottom half of the knot is very dense and (perhaps due to the glue bump) makes a great foundation for the top half. I can get the top of the knot to splay without lather going everywhere. So, it's super soft but not floppy due to the dense and solid bottom half.
- I prefer the 24mm knot size and the tips of the Maggard are very plush and comfortable.
So, I am considering the Tuxedo knot and the Cashmere knot. I am worried that the Tuxedo is too much bulb shape for me. I feat the Cashmere knot is too floppy and just too soft and may not be enjoyable to feel "nothing" on the face while face lathering.
So, given my preferences and my concerns relating to the Tuxedo and Cashmere, which knot is likely to suit me better and why?
My other synth experiences have been with the Muhle STF, which I really didn't like at all as it was too springy, didn't splay and when forced to splay, it flung lather out the sides of the knot! The Loccitane Plisson synth was just too floppy and I sold it off.
Here are the characteristics of the Maggard synth that I have really enjoyed...
- It's a hybrid bulb/fan knot. I don't like bulb knots. Fan is also OK but my preferred is a hybrid
- The bottom half of the knot is very dense and (perhaps due to the glue bump) makes a great foundation for the top half. I can get the top of the knot to splay without lather going everywhere. So, it's super soft but not floppy due to the dense and solid bottom half.
- I prefer the 24mm knot size and the tips of the Maggard are very plush and comfortable.
So, I am considering the Tuxedo knot and the Cashmere knot. I am worried that the Tuxedo is too much bulb shape for me. I feat the Cashmere knot is too floppy and just too soft and may not be enjoyable to feel "nothing" on the face while face lathering.
So, given my preferences and my concerns relating to the Tuxedo and Cashmere, which knot is likely to suit me better and why?