The Dragon Slayer / ST-1 - 26mm Synthetic Shave Brush Knot

"The Dragon Slayer/ ST-1 is easily the most realistic synthetic fiber on the market today. It has soft tips, great backbone, and a natural splay.  The only complaint I have with the regular ST-1 is that the SHD version performs better. HC&C and I experimented and found a way to set the knot to match SHD performance with the regular density knot."

- Tobin Fetters / Tobin's Throwbacks

We are introducing our new knot, The Dragon Slayer/ST-1.  This knot  functions as though it were a blend of fibers from the Muhle STF and the Simpson in some ways.  What makes this knot unique is that it has back bone and splays well. There is no floppy feeling with this knot.

With HC&C you get a larger knot with greater density (due to being hand tied).  Plus, it's set in a super cool handle with a lower price.  What's not to love?

Did we mention that it's hand tied?  Benefits of hand-tied knots include the ability to include more fibers, thus increasing density as well as allowing for better quality control.Even better, we figured out how to set these knots so you get super high density knot performance with regular density pricing. Tested and confirmed.

(This knot is the ST-1 from Oumo.  Like all our knots, the last part of the name is the manufacturers name.)

We want to acknowledge the commitment to quality of Oumo Brush Company.  We are impressed.

Specs:

The knot features a bulb finish.  Fan is not available.

Size:  26mm

Height: 70mm

Manufacturing Process:  This knot is hand tied.

NOTE:  Most brush handles are drilled to a standard depth of 15mm.  This knot requires a knot drilled to a greater depth.  I don't want to sell this knot on our website until I have more time to work with them.  The reason for this is that the wonderful attributes of this knot are diminished if the loft is too high.  

The cost of the knot is $29.99.  Reach out if you have a handle where you have measured and verified a greater depth and would like to purchase an knot.