Manchurian Two Band made by Zenith. Aluminum handle. 24.5mm. Made in Italy. M6

DESCRIPTION

Zenith has started to sell Manchurian Two Band Brushes. This is what my contact at Zenith told me:

As you can see from the shaving brushes that you received, those in Manchurian badger have a more marked spine, due to the fact that the hair is slightly thicker than silvertip badger. Also it has two bands. The manchurian badger compared with silvertip badger is more rigid, but soft on the tips. The manchurian hair absorbs a lot of water.Our customers say that the manchurian badger is ideal for face lathering.

Zenith is a brand of shaving brushes made by Pennellificio Pandolfo in Palermo, Italy. Since 1902, this family run business has produced quality brushes not just for shaving needs,but also for paint, artists, and cosmetics. Their shaving brushes and knots are hand made by skilled artisans the old fashioned way.

This metal handle is made out of aluminum. It is 24.5 mm Manchurian two band badger knot. Loft is set at 51mm. Effective loft is 41-44mm from glue bump. Total weight is 73 grams for the brush.

Translated from Italian on their website:

"Pennellificio Pandolfo has over one hundred years of activity and is the only manufacturer of its Sicilian sector. Already in 1902 he participated in the fair in Genoa getting a coveted award for the quality of its products. A family business founded early last century with the aim of achieving the quality brushes and special characteristics which in those days was not easy to find on the market. Started with artisan methods, the production was mainly aimed at meeting the needs of professional customers. Then the company has added new technologies by diversifying production, expanding the range of products and adapting to the specific needs of the market. Today, the production of Pennellificio Pandolfo includes products suitable to meet the professional needs of DIY: the various series of ovals brushes, flat brushes, ceilings, astuccini and brushes for particular uses, it has been joined by a complete line of rollers and brushes for beautiful Arts. The quality of products is guaranteed Pennellificio Pandolfo experience gained over time, from the careful selection of raw materials and the use of skilled labor."

In 2008-2009, I found a brush at a thrift store that was unused. It quickly became my favorite brush and I used it solely for 6-7 years. The logo wore off years ago, but I always remembered that it was made in Italy. As I learned more about shaving brushes, I wrongfully assumed that this brush was made by Pennellificio Omega, the famous Italian brush manufacturer. Fortunately in the spring of 2015, I stumbled across some discussion posts on Zenith brushes, but was unable to purchase one here in the States. After contacting the manufacturer, I decided to bring these special brushes to you. My original Zenith brush has given me (and is still giving me) years of pleasure. I expect this Zenith brush will do the same for you.

If, when you open your package, you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me for a return. Unfortunately, I am unable to give returns on used brushes.