Tuesday, December 7, 2010

A new fan shape

I have been testing fan shape brushes. I was supplied with my manufacturer's standard shape. It was very good, but I preferred to have a slightly flatter shape. With lofts below 50 mm the normal fan shape tends to be similar to some bulb shapes. So a new fan shaper has been made. Here's a rather fuzzy photo I have been sent to illustrate the look of the new fan shape. This will be the brush head used in my New Forest High Mountain brush, due out in January. It's not completely flat but just enough to make a difference.

Just a little insight into the challenges of brush specification!

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 7, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I like and preferred the look of the new fan shape as well.
    Really looking forward to the new "New Forest High Mountain brush"

    Charles Panayi

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  2. FidoDecember 7, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Of course, as the loft is lowered, the fan shape tends to become more rounded at the top. As always, a compromise is necessary.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 7, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Peter,
    I also enjoy these type of fan shaped knots. My only concern would be that the brush could be too floppy. Are you prototyping this knot before going to production?

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  4. FidoDecember 7, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    At 47 mm it's OK. I have aimed for adequate rather than stiff backbone, but it will not be "floppy". It would be at or above about 52 mm.

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  5. leonardDecember 18, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Have you considered a real "flat" topped fan shape?

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  6. FidoDecember 19, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Yes Leonard, but I like to avoid extremes. The new shape is as flat as I would wish it to be - I'm aiming at the average enthusiast!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Sir,
    I love your Silver Tip Brush and can't wait for the High Mountain to come out. However I've never used a Fan shape brush. Could you explain How a Fan shape should act and how your High Mountain new fan shape brush is supposed to act? Thank You.

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  8. FidoDecember 21, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    I noted that fan shaped brushes are very popular among enthusiasts. So it seemed to make sense to follow my first two bulb shape brushes with something different. The fan shape ensures that more of the tips are in immediate contact with your face, the effect is to make the brush seem larger than a bulb shape with the same knot size and loft. The loft of the new brush is 47 mm to ensure adequate backbone so it will feel quite firm. Excellent for any lathering preference.

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