Phoenix Artisan Accoutrement's Shave Brushes an introduction

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Correction: I just realized a mistake, at 7:25 I mixed up the colors. Red was the original color, black is the current color.

[@stevenbrooks4751]

So you are human!🙌

[@chrisyonts9652]

Thanks for the update! Time to scour the web!

[@deo.strengthspan.project]

Thank you so much for making this! I hope you know your effort is truly appreciated. There doesn’t seem to be a coherent resource for understanding the differences and ideas behind Phoenix Shaving’s collection of brushes so thank you very much for helping us understand them all!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

You're very welcome! Thank you! Have you seen my individual reviews of brushes? I'm just getting started but have done a few of the PAA brushes. I'll attach a couple links. Have a great week!

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[@michaeldamisch1367]

Howdy brother😎 PAA brushes are by far my favorites, for the performance, the looks, the feeling and for there prices. Can't beat it 👍 Have a great day and stay safe Ttyl 😀

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey brother! Hope you're doing well! I agree, performance, looks and price BOOM!

[@bigbadwolfable]

🤣🤣 you crack me up bro! Keith Richards hair!🤣 and you said it with a straight face!!! Love your sense of humor!

[@AshleyRoseSimmons]

I currently only have the Star Wisp and I like it, but it is a bit larger than I would prefer. Perhaps I will try the Solar one instead. Thanks Tobin

[@AmirBotros3]

Was always looking fora comparison. Thank you , i will start with the red one

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Awesome! Glad I could help! 🙌 have a good one!

[@AmirBotros3]

@@Tobins_throwbacks can not wait for a top 10 PAA soaps. New to the hobby here

[@JMac.]

That is quite the line up of brushes!! Doug has a couple that have caught my eye, and I might just have to grab at least one.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

For $20 USD you can't go wrong. A lot of bang for the buck! Have a great one Justin!

[@JMac.]

@@Tobins_throwbacks that’s for darn sure, a most excellent value!

[@thepipensparky7127]

Thanks for the info! I have my first brush coming(Amber Aerolite) this week. Can't wait! Take care pal!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Awesome! Thank you for watching, if you think of it curious to hear your take on it after you've used it. Have a good one!

[@dappershaves]

how do you find the brush performing? regards dapper shaves

[@bradleycred99]

Howdy Toby and Famdamily! He said Montreal Expos! 🤣 Crown King history was very cool. Thanks! Have a blessed rest of your week. 👊🏼🤠

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Lol thanks Bradley! I was hoping I didn't take it too far lol

[@bradleycred99]

@@Tobins_throwbacks PAA Brush 101 was great!

[@unclelshaves]

Thanks for history of "Crown King" and the PAA brushes, I'm not a PAA fan boy but I'm always interested in Artisan history. I'm with you on size of knots 22 to 26, don't like anything bigger. Thanks for the effort you put into this video.👏💖🤟

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Me too learning about this one was pretty cool I had no idea previously about the ghost town . Now I seriously want to go there lol Thanks brother! If you haven't already checked out the link in the description that article is a great read. Have a good one!

[@DrRonP]

I’m a fellow Phoenix Shaving brush fan. In fact, I only use two brushes that are not from Phoenix Shaving. I appreciate the historic background!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

thanks Ron! I had a ton of fun digging up the info for this vid.

[@bigbadwolfable]

Great video my friend, informative and hilarious! You were on point!🤣🙌

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Lol thanks Tad!

[@gentbehindascent]

Totally agree with all your analysis in this video Tobin, however for me my favorites are this amber aero light the Doppler and last but not least the star wisp. Have a great weekend bother! TTYS !

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I love the color of the Amber, it's my high-schools colors, but I really like the handle and feel of the StarWisp. Have a great weekend!

[@billybbutter2780]

Howdy. Better late than never!!! Great informative vid, 26mm is my fav thus far. I do like the retro look of Doug's brushes. Me being leaning more to the vintage side. What caught my eye was the Perigino!! Green & off white handle & the Doppler brushes. I'm yet to find a good synthetic brush.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Have you tried the Peregrino? And thanks Billy!

[@billybbutter2780]

@@Tobins_throwbacks No I haven't.

[@bigbadwolfable]

Just watch this again this is an amazing video brother thank you so much

[@steveboyd3455]

Yes I watched to the end (being a PAA brush fanboy too) and I whole-heartedly agree - the best ones for me too are the three 24mm ones - Peregrino, Starcraft, Amber Aerolight. Love them all.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Awesome thanks Steve I appreciate that I know for some people that would have been a tough one to watch but for us fanboys I was hoping at least a few of us would stick around till the end and enjoy it. Have a great one brother

[@carlitos_shaves]

Great video Señor! Very informative since I knew so little about those PAA items and history. Keep on shaving and rocking 🤙🏽

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thank you! PAA makes a ton of great stuff! Have a good one!

[@jamespark6074]

Great presentation, informative as always and hilarious! Keith Richards😅😅😅😅😅😅🙌👍👍

[@douglaswilson4814]

Awesome video, very interesting and informative. I’m fairly new (8 months) into DE shaving and have already collected over 25 razors. As far as brushes I’ve only used razorock plissoft so far and have been impressed but I love the retro look of the phoenix brushes so I will definitely add some to the collection. This hobby can grab you hard but hey it’s harmless and I really enjoy it. If you told me a year ago I’d be watching shaving videos on KZbin and really enjoying them I might add, I would say you were crazy. Keep up the good work my friend, you’ve gained a subscriber!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Douglas!! I really enjoy the Phoenix brushes and at $20 a piece there a steal! I remember years ago finding myself in a similar position as yourself. One day the thought dawned on me as to just how much I had gotten into the hobby and had you told me before I wouldn't have believed it either. Have a great week and thanks again!

[@robertross8565]

I am 8 months into DE shaving and I have collected 1 razor, 1 brush, 1 lathering bowl, 2 shave soaps, and 2 alum blocks.

[@ElementalHeroJoe]

How does the phantom aerolite compare to the atomic rocket in terms of overall size? The atomic rocket was too large for my hands so I sold it

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey Joe, so the the width at the bottom is roughly the same. The Phantom is shorter. You may like the handle on the Starcraft, Solar Flare and Green Ray. All of them have a smaller base/width. Hope this helps Happy new year!

[@davidwatson3035]

Great video Tobin. I love my Peregrino.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks David! It's still one of my favs!

[@Fred_shaves]

Great video as always, buddy! Love the brushes from PAA!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Fred! 🙌 have those razors made it to you yet?

[@Fred_shaves]

@@Tobins_throwbacks No. They seems to br stuck i LA for the moment.

[@charleswalhs6085]

I learned more watching this video than I learned my entire senior high school year

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Lol thanks brother!

[@robertross8565]

It's easy for me to choose a synthetic brush. I own just one. Yaqi Rainbow 26 mm.

[@davidaustin4407]

Simpson T3 is my favorite brush. I don't get how people will spend $400+ on brushes. I am not a PAA fan boy but he does make some nice gear

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I wence when I spend $100 on a brush. For $19.95 though you can get the the whole collection for less than one "premium" brush. Have a good one!

[@steventrosiek2623]

I agree with you. Simpson makes fabulous brushes. I'm very happy with their Trafalgar T2.

[@Sinnerboy88]

Hello David! I have the T3 too but I haven't actually used it yet! It's still in the box. I shall have to take it out some day soon and give it a test run! I had tried the Omega Roma which is supposedly Omega's take on the Trafalgar and I didn't seem to get on with it.. at first I liked it but as time went on I found it a little too hard or something, it just wasn't whizzing the later up like it should.. It may work better for tub lathering but personally I only do scooping. I find softer brushes seem to work good for me.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I agree with what you said about the Roma. Curious to hear your thoughts on the Trafalgar after using it. 🙏

[@JM-vg6hu]

I love that T3 also its my favorite one as of now! I own like 4 or 5 of these PPA brushes but i just dnt like the hight of them nor lile them in 26mm knot im more of a 22 23 max 24 but short hate them tall

[@jamespark6074]

Watched this a second time. Thanks again l!

[@chrisyonts9652]

Hardcore fandom, man. Now I'm going to go check the color of the stamps on my Rockets.

[@chrisyonts9652]

All three are black!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

It's an amazing brush! Not sure if you saw my "pinned" comment. I'm a goober. This was one of my early videos and I made a rookie mistake. The red was the original and the black is the current. My bad, bro I apologize. I didn't realize my mistake until after I published the video. I feel like a 🤓

[@JM-pm3tb]

Thanks for the run down. I've been looking at the Peregrino for some time now. You've sold me. BTW, "Stygian" is pronounced "Sti" as in the world "Stick", "gian" as in "gee uhn".

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thank you sir I also learned since making the video that it's also related to the River Styx somehow? For some reason I never give that word any real thought until I made the video LOL I'm glad the video helped you out that was my main goal with this video was to try and bring some clarity to the selection. I really love the peregrino the shape of the handle everything.

[@yeungyck279]

Which one is softer? Green ray or solar flare? Thx

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Oh man, that's a tough one. They are extremely similar in softness. I'd say the Green Ray is SLIGHTLY softer. Both are among the softest brushes ever made. They are as soft or softer than the the Angel Hair fibers found in the Fine Accoutrements brushes. If you're looking for soft both the of these two brushes are a winner. Hope this helps

[@kurtismiller4045]

Thanks Tobin!

[@gentbehindascent]

Nice vintage clown mask and myers bobble

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks! Myers was a gift from my sister and the mask I've worn on a couple different Halloweens with the kids

[@shavingfordollars5766]

Oh man! This video! Thank you!!

[@joshuacooper473]

I'm a PAA fanboy too. I too really like the 24mm. I'm now really interested in knowing the original scents and other history about PAA.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I was actually wondering last night what other cool history of theirs I've missed. Or what else might be named for something cool

[@johnmeyer1557]

Hey fellow PAA Fan. I first bought the PAA Atomic Rocket because Living in Phoenix I wanted to support a local artisan and two I like how Douglas revises the vintage look of brushes with modern style fibers. I have all of the PAA brushes including the aluminum handle one that you set your own knots.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I still need to get the aluminum handle one I thought about getting them and I need to. Have a great one John!

[@shalpher844]

I want to get the Switchback too (aluminum set your own knot). Love the PAA brushes, great performance and history for an amazing price. Never knew about Crown King name, thanks for sharing!

[@wendellowens2447]

Hi Tobin, my name is Wendell and I am a Snerd too. . . and a fanboy. Great vid brotha 👍

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hi Paps, er I uh mean Wendell! Thank you sir!

[@kaireeves1210]

Nice introduction. Which one do you prefer paa brush or T3? I want to get a new synthetic brush.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey Kai, sorry about the late reply. My 3 favorites would definitely be the Atmotic rocket, Peregrino and The Green Ray.

[@wowgoldwing]

Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing. Helped me a bunch.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Mike glad to hear it, have you purchased any? Got your eyes set on a particular one?

[@wowgoldwing]

@@Tobins_throwbacks picked up a Green Ray a few months back and am looking to get some more. Probably and Amber Aerolite. I like the 24mm sizes.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@wowgoldwing good call! Two of my favorites! Curious to know what you think of those fibers in the Amber Aerolite. Have a good one!

[@chrissmith6848]

Which PAA brush would you recommend for bowl lathering, Tobin? Is 24mm better than 26mm for bowl lathering?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey Chris, I think both work well. The 24mm is my "sweet spot". It's my favorite knot size, but I think you will find that these 26mm from PAA work just as well depending on preference. If you go with one, let me know how well it does or doesn't work for you. Hope this helps!

[@chrissmith6848]

@@Tobins_throwbacks thanks for the tip sir! In that case, I am between the Green Ray, Atomic Rocket, Phantom Aerolite, and Starcraft.. do you have any preferences out of those 4, or are there any major performance differences between the 4?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@chrissmith6848 Aerolite and Starcraft share small similarities. The Green Ray os the softest of those and the Atomic is the biggest (handle).

[@theluxuryshavinghobbyist]

Fascinating video! Never knew where the “Crown King” name came from. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Glenn, the article is a great read. I'm actually intrigued to buy the book about the area

[@vangelisg927]

Hi from Greece, best brushes ever! what is your opinion for PAA After Shaves also? what's prefer? thanks

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey! How's the weather in Greece? We have some sunshine today on Oregon. The Astraeus brush is another great brush from PAA. In the next comment I'll post a link to my PAA Playlist. I have a large handful of my favorite fragrances in that Playlist. My favorite fragrance changes daily lol, depending on what I'm wearing ☺️😁🙏

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

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[@vangelisg927]

@@Tobins_throwbacks The weather here is always sunshine and warm! Come here for vacation in any island you prefer! Thanks for the list. What paa after shave you suggest for WINTER and for summer too?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@vangelis g I'd love to travel to Greece! For summer my favorite is probably Future Fiction and Winter probably Harvest Moon

[@idreamofshaving8172]

I had no idea about Crown King

[@nameless9556]

Yea I'm a fan boy too. I got into wet shave with PAA last beginning on June in 2021. My atomic rocket has the black logo not sure when they had it or if I some how got new old stock? Your tell me I should get a new atomic rocket for my collection then!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey Adam, no I goofed. I put the correction in the description and pinned it to the comments. I mixed up the color order. Totally my bad, I should have caught it while I was editing the vid but I didn't. Sorry about that, it's an EPIC brush though!

[@nameless9556]

Ok cool I still need to get the rest of PAA`s brushes before getting back ups. But any way have been asked to do your top 10 PAA scents?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I wish there was a way to add an edit to a.video once its been posted. And no sir. No, no one's asked me but I'd be happy too! Great vid idea! I've got my collection of PAA sets meticulously put together lol.

[@nameless9556]

Yea I have watched your shave den video and how big you PAA collection is. My collection it's in the hall closet mostly PAA which it's run low on space. But only being year plus into wet shaving I wonder how many scents I have missed?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Right on, the den is making progress but baby steps. And you've missed a ton of frags. Like literally 100 or more that are gone. Maybe more, of you scroll through PAA Instagram page you can get a SMALL sample of some of the stuff. But the Instagram page is only like 5 years old or so.

[@Sir.YeetusIII]

StarCraft is definitely the next one imma pick up 👍🏼

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

It's got a killer old school look to it and feels great in the hand. Have a good one!

[@steveboyd3455]

I'm a PAA fanboy too. Their brushes are my favorites. I have most of the 24mm ones and love them all. Recently bought the Doppler 26mm and was disappointed; it does not seem to have the same backbone and density as the 24mm brushes and so is more floppy. YMMV of course but for me it is a touch off. Amazing company, great soaps and splashes too. Cheers Tobin.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

There is a lot more Loft in the Doppler I definitely agree with your analysis, it's kind of like the green ray you get a lot of splay I think it has something to do with how he has it set in the handle too. Although I use my greenray today for a face lather and it was fantastic!

[@mapsgillnet6762]

@@Tobins_throwbacks I love the Doppler for face lathering. It holds moisture and cream well and the loft keeps the cream off my hand. I can get 3 passes worth of thick cream from 15 swirls on proraso soap and a cube 2.0 pre-shave. The 24s feel better on the face, but doesn't keep the cream off my hand or hold as much cream. With a face lather and a 24 the 3rd pass starts running out of soap. I use a mug or scuttle with a 24 for this reason.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@mapsgillnet6762 I still can't believe sometimes just how great a job the Roswell type fibers perform! I love em! I really like the size of the Doppler handle too. Have you seen the video I did about the PAA brush collection? I already can't wait for the next release 🙌

[@robertross8565]

Great job. Learned a ton.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Awesome!! Happy New Year brother!

[@robertross8565]

@@Tobins_throwbacks You too.

[@idreamofshaving8172]

Me too!

[@lawrence1md]

Lots of good info about the paa brushes!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Matt, I appreciate it!

[@steverosenblum823]

Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@myhomiealex6]

Thank you so much for reviewing all the brushes. My first brush was a very cheap synthetic badger brush that was horrible to shave with. It felt as tho It was scratching my face. Then I got my first synthetic which was the amber aerolite and the star wisp. And ever since then. I have only been using synthetics. Would love to see a review on yaqi brushes as well. Would love to see like a comparison between the brushes and which one you prefer. Lastly. I found out real quickly in this community to never by a kit under 50$. Rn I'm using a Henson razor, I have a but ton of shaving soap, and brushes and after shave. The only thing I kept from the gentleman John's groom kit was the alum block and the little metal cup. Everything else I threw away. Can you do a video on like storing brushes? Like what containers to use aside from the twist tube. As I believe 7$ for one is way too much.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey Alex, I do have a video about brush storage. I'll put a link in the next comment below. Sounds like that badger brush you had was a black Badger or something like that they can be very scratchy. After a while though the good ones usually get better with use. When it comes to Yaqi they are affordable, but I feel like Phoenix makes a better product. I had a few Yaqis sold one and eventually gave the other two away. Plus, I'd rather support Doug and Fran in Arizona vs a Mega Corp in China I avoid The Art of Shaving for the same reason, they are owned by Proctor & Gamble. I try to support small businesses as much as possible, can't always do that of course, but I try to. Yaqi makes a good product, but I feel like the Roswell Grey fibers from Phoenix are superior with backbone, flow , water retention & heat retention. And oh man, I feel ya in regards to the kits. I know the one you're talking about, a friend of mine on Instagram had one, he basically said the same thing. Have a good one and let me know what you think about the storage vid that I post below 👍👍🤘

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

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[@myhomiealex6]

@@Tobins_throwbacks thank you so much for the video. I ended up purchasing pop top containers to put them in. And while I did want those twist storage cubes. They are way more expensive. You can go to aliexpress and purchase them for 3$ a piece, but that doesn't include shipping which really make it around 5$. Even then, I was gonna pay 40$ for 20,but when I saw I could purchase 60 pop top containers for the same price. It was a better deal for me, and I don't think I'll ever purchase one of those obscenely large shave brushes that that have a large handle. I totally understand what you mean as I'm the same way with shave soap and aftershave. I as well want to support small shave companies, especially when the soaps are natural, and make a way better shave than cartridge, and shave soap in a can. FLS, PAA, and HAGS are currently the companies I have purchased from. But I want to get through all my shave soap in order to purchase more lol. Declaration Grooming and Ariana And Evans are the next companies I will try once I'm done with the shave soap.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@myhomiealex6 awesome! Ya the pop tops are a great deal! Love FLS and Hags amd you can't go wrong with Declaration or A&E all great products made by amazing people. Have a good one Alex!

[@bigharold5848]

Nice video very informative, my fav its the rocket Thanks for shared

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Harlod! My fav would probably have to be the Rocket as well 👍👍🙏 Have a great week!

[@robertfagan3970]

I have 2 brushes fro PAA The StarCraft and The StarWisp and I love them both. For no particular reason other than I like the look of it The Atomic Rocket is next in my list. With your Atomic Rockets have you noticed any difference in quality or feel in the older version compared to the newer, have they improved in your opinion. Your answer will sway me from purchasing. Great Video keep up up the good work.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Robert! So, with the Atomic Rocket I've honestly never paid too close attention to a difference in feel, but at the same time nothing stands out to me. I'll use both in the morning and let ya know, it sounds like a fun experiment lol. But, in short I'd say no nothing has changed and if something has changed it was miniscule. I just used the Star Wisp yesterday, love the feel of that handle and of course the fibers! Thanks again!

[@robertfagan3970]

@@Tobins_throwbacks Thanks for the reply. I meant to say your answer WILL NOT sway me 🙄 in my decision. I was just wondering if they had changed much to improve the brush or keep the same system that seems to work so well.

[@TheShaveArcade]

I only have the StarCraft so far. Awesome video brother and love your dedication to information and being true. Also a Phoenix Shaving fanboy. But I’m also a tobins_throwbacks fan cuz you are an amazing person and love your content brother.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Angelo!!! That means a lot! Love you too man!

[@TheShaveArcade]

@@Tobins_throwbacks 80’s Action Movie Bro Style high-five!!!🤚💪

[@shalpher844]

Love this video! Thanks for the history lesson! I agree, PAA brushes are in my desert island favs, and I tend to pick one for traveling - 1) because they’re synthetic, and 2) they perform so well! I used to have a Peregrino (my 1st PAA brush) but it dropped in the shower and died 😭). I have an “extra” T3 that met the same fate - I used to hang them in the shower on a suction cup holder, no more, as the suction cup fell off twice now (over a long time, and in the middle of the night). I now have a better, secure storage area on the side of my shave cart. I think I’m going to pick up a Switchback 400 and maybe a Shaverite 210 with a 24mm and 26mm ferrule. Or maybe one brush handle with two ferrules. One will be for the cracked T3, as I should be able to get the knot out. Any hints on removing that knot from anyone?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Morning Sean, and thanks! I remember hearing about the death of that Peregrino. 🪦😔 Some brushes aren't meant for this world 🌎. You might like my next video from the den🙌 and I'll send you a great video on Instagram that will show you how to best remove that knot. 👍👍

[@shalpher844]

@@Tobins_throwbacks sweet, thanks!

[@dappershaves]

excellent feedback. i didn’t find the T3 to be any good.what’s your thoughts? regards dapper shaves

[@shalpher844]

@@dappershaves I like the T3, it works for me just fine, and i like the shorter loft, while still being wide.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Hey Dapper, while I do enjoy the T3 and T2 they aren't my favorites. But for the price I think they are a great value. The Platinum Fibers from Simpson are better but those brushes have a price point that starts at about $80 USD. My favorite fibers overall would definitely be the Roswell Grey from PAA. I think that dollar for dollar they are the best bang for buck, they are only $20 and in my opinion the best value.

[@crusader5989]

I love the starcraft!!!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Me too! Amazing brush!

[@charleswalhs6085]

I almost spit out my coffee twice ! 🤣😂🙌

[@RonnieYates]

Great video. First time viewer. Subbed. I’ve been looking for a comparison. I had hoped PAA would have had a comparison chart but they do not or I couldn’t find it. I have a T3 and like it but it doesn’t splay the easiest and is a bit springy. So I have read good things about the Amber Aerolite but like the Doppler handle a bit better. You are saying the face feel and backbone is pretty similar? I realize the Doppler is a 26. What about the Doppler and atomic rocket differences? Thanks again for the quality review.

[@RonnieYates]

Should also mention I am primarily a bowl latherer now but want to use this brush for face lathering

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

thanks Ronnie. So the Amber Aerolite and Doppler will definitely have a similar face feel. The differences are small. The splay will vary a little. The Atomic Rocket is big in the hand, a little softer than the Doppler and with a little less backbone. I made another video last week about my 15 favorite synthetics. Spoiler alert, 3 of the PAA brushes made the list and after watching this video it should definitely help. I agree with your analysis of the T3. These fibers from PAA are in a league of their own. Hope this helps, have a good one!

[@RonnieYates]

@@Tobins_throwbacks thanks I’ll check it out!

[@robertross8565]

Why do you prefer a 24-mm vs a 26-mm knot?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

They seem to offer a little better flow and release the lather more readily.

[@robertross8565]

@@Tobins_throwbacks Thanks for explaining the difference.

[@AngelbertGonzalez]

Very entertaining and informative, thank you !

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@michaelhanson7387]

Awesome vid man, thanks for the info and 😃

[@TakeCareMan]

Great video brother!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thank you I enjoyed putting this one together

[@toddreese5309]

Watching a second time😊

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

I actually have the old Green Ray box kinda similar to your Atomic Rocket one. It has a ray gun on it.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Sum bitch! How much? Lol dude that's awesome! Any idea how long they offered that box? Super cool, if you think of it send me a pic!

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

@@Tobins_throwbacks lolll. No clue how long it was out for? I got the Green Ray when it came out. I'll send you a pic on ig when i get home. 😁👍🏼

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Good deal and thanks!

[@sheldon3996]

I own a few PAA products including a couple of razors and three brushes. Although PAA brushes are inexpensive and represent a great value, their knots are just not in the same realm as a G4 or G5 synthetic knot. However, even though I feel strongly in that regard, I did just purchase an Atomic Rocket!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

How ya liking the Rocket?

[@sheldon3996]

@@Tobins_throwbacks I like the handle, but don’t care for the knot, just too soft. Will probably replace it with a G5 set a bit lower. So many projects … so little time!!

[@stevenbrooks4751]

🔥😎🙌

[@shavingfordollars5766]

Keith Richard's 😅 I wonder how many people tale you seriously on that one 😅😅😅

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Lol 🙌😅

[@hairlessjo4788]

Best synthetics in the game! I have 6 so far. What an amazing video!!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Jordan! I'm already looking forward to the tenth 🙌

[@hairlessjo4788]

Might have ordered the 3 I'm missing after watching this video.... 😉

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@hairlessjo4788 awesome! Now I got to know, which 3?

[@hairlessjo4788]

Green Ray (never really liked the knot colour), Amber Aerolite and Star Wisp (pif'ed my first to a friend).

[@davidwatson3035]

Oh yes Stygian, is pronounced, Stidge E Ann. It refers to the River Styx which separated the land of the living from the dead in Ancient Greek mythology and also means gloomy or dark, hence the black bristles. 😁

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Awesome!!! Thanks David! 🙌 another small thing to make Doug and Fran even more BA

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

Im torn between different 26mm knots

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Which ones?

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

@@Tobins_throwbacks The more recent ones...I'm going to get an Atomic Rocket, Green Ray and one of the 26mm newest fiber... I already have a Peregrino. Which splays easiest?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@sterlingcampbell2116 the new Fan knot Atomic Rocket splays the easiest

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I see you have seen it I was just asking you on that other video if you'd seen this one I see your comment lol

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Feel free to dm me on messenger etc. My link tree is in the description

[@ΒασιληςΧατζηβασιλειαδης]

Έχουμε μια μεταβατική περίοδο από τά πινέλα με φυσική τρίχα σέ πινέλα με πλαστικό νομίζω ότι το παραδοσιακό ξύρισμα θέλει φυσική τρίχα πάντως είσαι πολύ καλός στη ν παρουσίαση

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thank you, I love natural fibers as well. I have a several videos about them too.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

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[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Have a good weekend!

[@toddd7444]

my Simpson T3 Trafalgar is the best brush on the market today it's like buying a $200 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair can, cheap to buy, i have owned it for 5 years with know problems wheelchair Larry

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

That's awesome! I love mine! Used it on Saturday. You can still find them for around 30 or less. I thought about buying a back up. Just in case Simpson quits making them or something else weird happens lol. I have the Sovereign type fibers in a few brushes now and they can't be beat for the price. I bought a couple "silver fox" knots for $7.50 a piece and put them in a couple different handles. Basically the same exact fibers as the Trafalgar Sovereigns, very small difference between them. Have a good one!

[@toddd7444]

no need they dont fall a part larry@@Tobins_throwbacks

[@toddreese5309]

Thanks Tobin!