The Wee Scot
The Wee Scot is by no means a toy: it’s a fully functional—and effective—shaving brush, and a good size for travel and camping. I got three good passes of lather from the fully loaded Wee Scot—and the third pass was by no means sparse: I had enough for another pass easily.
The iKon open-comb was its usual comfortable self and carried its usual Swedish Gillette blade, and a splash of Mr. Taylor’s aftershave set me up nicely.
The mitey might punchs way out of its weight class! My Wee muscled my otther brushs right off the shelf. Far and away my fave lather beater. Puts a smile on my face every shave
Hyperwarp
6 January 2011 at 11:42 am
While I don’t have a Wee Scott, I’m having someone restore a brush with a knot from The Golden Nib with similar dimensions to the Wee Scot. 16mm Finest/Two Band hair. I cannot wait to try it out, especially giving that my normal brush is a 24mm silvertip from Savile Row.
Craig
6 January 2011 at 1:44 pm
All these iKon posts are seriously weakening my resolve.
Stainless steel shoot-out – Feather Vs iKon. Who would you go with?
Gavin Groom
6 January 2011 at 3:06 pm
Without hesitating a nanosecond: iKon.
Reasons: The Feather is a good smooth shaver, but I never would immediately think of “comfort” in connection with the Feather, and the word comes immediately to mind when I shave with the iKon. Moreover, the iKon is more or less an artisan piece, CNC be damned: very few are made, they will last forever, and they look and feel great. The Feather is in mass production and likely will be available a long, long time.
LeisureGuy
6 January 2011 at 3:37 pm
Thanks for that Michael. I must admit, I really like the look of the iKons. There’s always the cost comparison too I guess. The only question for me now is, closed or open comb.
Gavin Groom
6 January 2011 at 11:34 pm
Oops, forgot to ask – CNC?
Gavin Groom
6 January 2011 at 11:50 pm
CNC = computer numerical controlled, referring to a kind of machine tool. See this article. Although iKons are made in small lots and by personal design (the artisanal aspect), they are actually machined with up-to-date equipment, and each of those teeth is machined separately. (I believe that he is investigating die-casting for future use.)
Why not get the handle you like and a head of each type, open comb and straight bar. My experience is that I like the open comb better, FWIW.
LeisureGuy
7 January 2011 at 5:24 am
Good idea re the two heads… food for thought
Gavin Groom
7 January 2011 at 7:07 am
Did u getta chance to read Gary Youngs comments on the familys regard for the Wee Scot? Posted up at BruceOnShaving. Fascinating
Hyperwarp
12 January 2011 at 9:43 am
Yes, I did. In fact, that’s what prompted to me to take the Wee Scot out for a spin.
Here’s the post, for those who did not see it.
LeisureGuy
12 January 2011 at 10:23 am