PSA Paladin Release

The knot has my mouth watering right there. I'm getting very very excited for mine to arrive. I think I'm with you Michael P, one of my first shaves is going to be with my Paladin and Wolfman for a heck of a 1-2 punch on my whiskers.

Just arrived, the two Paladins I was fortunate to grab from this past week's release.  Cannot believe they are already here:




This butterscotch is without question, the most incredible butterscotch handle I've ever seen.  Pictures do not do either of these handles justice because the handle colors look literally wet, like they are dripping. Amazing depth on the finish.

Updates to follow for performance, as well as feel of the badger hair.

This butterscotch is without question, the most incredible butterscotch handle I've ever seen.  Pictures do not do either of these handles justice because the handle colors look literally wet, like they are dripping.  Amazing depth on the finish.

Updates to follow for performance, as well as feel of the badger hair.

That butterscotch is beautiful...even in the pictures

This butterscotch is without question, the most incredible butterscotch handle I've ever seen.  Pictures do not do either of these handles justice because the handle colors look literally wet, like they are dripping.  Amazing depth on the finish.

Updates to follow for performance, as well as feel of the badger hair.

That butterscotch is beautiful...even in the pictures  

Dark Holler Butterscotch, aka Ancient Orange

This butterscotch is without question, the most incredible butterscotch handle I've ever seen.  Pictures do not do either of these handles justice because the handle colors look literally wet, like they are dripping.  Amazing depth on the finish.

Updates to follow for performance, as well as feel of the badger hair.

That butterscotch is beautiful...even in the pictures  

Dark Holler Butterscotch, aka Ancient Orange

I just looked at the first picture I put up in this thread and its amazing. You can see the two cards along with some other things in their mirror reflective finishes. I just went and took another look at the brushes wow. I'm super impressed here.

First impressions of the knot from the new Paladin Butterscotch Chief (26mm):

Fantastic flow-through for a first shave on a brush. The knot held back no lather, had a great three passes and could have easily had a fourth. The knot's backbone reminded me of a Shavemac 2-band actually. Nice and solid, but it splayed very well. Additionally, I found the tips of the Paladin knot to be just a touch softer than a Shavemac 2-band. It whipped up a perfect shaving lather, was soft, luxurious and went right to the top of my list as far as my personal knot preferences. Typically I always buy 2-band knots and at the moment, the Paladin is right there among my personal favorites. I'm very pleased with this brush.

Congratulations, Mark and the knot will only keep getting better.

Congratulations, Mark and the knot will only keep getting better.

Thanks buddy, glad to hear it. I will use these two quite a bit in the next few weeks. I need to get a post-bloom shot up, very nice bloom on these.

Finally my Lotus arrived - and of course it looks so beautiful. My poor pictures never do them any justice, but I try
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Fantastic photos and nice collection, Alfredus. Maybe it's too early since you just got it but how do you find the Lotus shape in hand compared to the PK47 and Chief?