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For me, as important if not more important than the knot is the brush handle. I prefer synthetics, so once a knot is in the right softness and backbone range (like razorock plissoft), I'm happy. What also gives me joy is the feel of a comfortable brush handle that just "fits" your hand. I prefer longer handles you can wrap your hands around a bit: probably 50mm at the shortest. Here are a few handles I really like:

1) My "daily driver": A Razorock Barber Handle Plissoft
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2) An omega bour with a "half hourglass" type of shape? Not sure exactly what to call it. My fingers wrap around it perfectly.
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So, what are your favourite/most ergonomic brush handles? or does it not really matter to you? Would be curious to hear.

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Posting Freak
I really like the shape of Simpson Persian Jar. Love the curves and the feel in my hand. 

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#3
This is the most comfortable handle I own, made by Brett Mozingo

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Member
Mexico City
My Declaration Franklin and my Dogwood Jurassic

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Member
New York
This brush, by our own Stubble Daddy is hands down the most comfortable one (I have... for me) to hold. It has to be the wide, rounded base... Like the snowball design a few posts up. This just fits in my hand so well.

I happen to have picked a super soft knot, too: The Synbad with a good healthy loft added. It's a dream to use. I absolutely wouldn't call it the best lather producer, but it's competent enough, and coupled with the soft feel, I cannot complain.

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Posting Freak
Peachtree City, GA
Franklin underrated as is Teddy

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Doctor Strange of Wetshaving
Forio d'Ischia, Naples, Italy
Made for me by a friend carpenter.

Bat71 Cashmere
Olive Wood, Abalone Shell Inlay, Yaqi SK07 aka Maggard Beige, 24x50x115mm

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Member
New York
(04-10-2021, 04:49 PM)ischiapp Wrote: Made for me by a friend carpenter.

Bat71 Cashmere
Olive Wood, Abalone Shell Inlay, Yaqi SK07 aka Maggard Beige, 24x50x115mm

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That elongated handle with the wide bottom seems like it would make for a firm, comfortable hold. Nice choice!

How's the Cashmere bristles?

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(04-10-2021, 04:49 PM)ischiapp Wrote: Made for me by a friend carpenter.

Bat71 Cashmere
Olive Wood, Abalone Shell Inlay, Yaqi SK07 aka Maggard Beige, 24x50x115mm

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Very talented friend of yours! The abalone inlay is a very good touch.

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