So, after my 1st shave with the 'Americana' (Shavemac 24/48 D01 2 Band).. Well, straight out of the box, I could tell that The 'Americana' was going to be a wonderful brush, and it did not disappoint. Many people say it reminds them of Simpsons Manchurian, and I can see the likeness, very firm and springy, but it also reminded me of the Rooney 2-Band Heritage, dense, with outstanding 'presence' (backbone), although not as soft tipped ATM. It is scritchy when using a circular motion, but fine when using a paint stroke, but it was the first use, and should 'relax' after several more uses..... An awesome brush, and one I'm delighted to have in my collection.
(10-21-2016, 03:38 PM)brucered Wrote: D01 2 Band had too much scrubby sensation for me. It was like a brilo pad.
It is definerly not for everyone, but those who get along with them, usually LOVE them.
Great looking brush and Bernd is a master brush maker.
I'm glad you made these comments. Right out of the box I thought my D0-1 two-band was essentially not usable. I could not believe the amount of scritch these knots had. After a few weeks of breaking in [not including face lathering] it became an excellent brush, but I really had to work those tips to soften them. Maybe it was just the batch of hair used in our knots because the descriptions D0-1 brushes posted here do not sound anything like the brushes I received.
Anyway, congrats and good luck to the OP. The knot will only get better.
Cheers,
Ted
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill
Ted
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill
That's a beautiful brush!
I just got a DO1 Two Band myself, and when I took it out of the box, I figured I didn't need my wire brush for cleaning the barbecue grates anymore!
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I just got a DO1 Two Band myself, and when I took it out of the box, I figured I didn't need my wire brush for cleaning the barbecue grates anymore!
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(This post was last modified: 11-09-2016, 03:19 PM by Str8 Shaver.)
anyone unhappy with their D01 2-Bands, please send to me for immediate disposal...
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