[elite mike]

looks very similar to my supalite single trim, from alex

[Captain Scarlet]

if you held them in the flesh, youd see there both VERY different brushes, i have both. The Tucker is a superior brush

[Captain Scarlet]

I think im going to give this ago.

ye, do. You wont regret it, but the brush is a bit pricey, but it will last twice as long if not more than a super-lite brush

[Alex Gardiner]

it will last twice as long if not more than a super-lite brush

Just curious, what are you basing that on?

[Captain Scarlet]

the sl stock has worn to the bristles now! and theyre falling out gradually. i havent lost a single filament with the Tucker, dont get me wrong, you know I like and use the sl brushes, but the Tucker is my fave!!

[ftp]

Operator error - obviously rubbing the stock down the walled edges.  :







thats how mine has worn

[Captain Scarlet]

but this is going to happen, the brush should be able to deal with it, and I know Alex likes feedback on his products!

[Alex Gardiner]

but this is going to happen, the brush should be able to deal with it, and I know Alex likes feedback on his products!

If this is where the stock is wearing and subsequently bristles falling out we have already addressed this (based on previous feedback) and increased the stock overhang at the sides of the brush by 2mm each side - this was introduced a couple of months ago.

Are there any other issues that I would benefit from knowing about? You can always email me photos if it helps explain it.

[Captain Scarlet]

my camera literally broke yesterday, but when i have it repaired or replaced ill send a pic! Um, well I still think the brush should have more height ( look at pic ). I realise this adds to the weight, but the brush has less angle spectrum as it stands than the tucker.

[ftp]

You mean more depth like an extra row or two of bristles?

[ftp]

What i would like to try would be the normal superlight brush with the standard outside bristles but the shorter ones very stiff like a scrubbing brush. Have you tried this Alex?

[Captain Scarlet]

You mean more depth like an extra row or two of bristles?

yes

[Alex Gardiner]

my camera literally broke yesterday, but when i have it repaired or replaced ill send a pic! Um, well I still think the brush should have more height ( look at pic ). I realise this adds to the weight, but the brush has less angle spectrum as it stands than the tucker.

Not quite sure what the picture is!

We have considered making the brush stock wider Perhaps 10mm deeper, however it is a constant balancing act to keep the weight low. Our original aim was to make the worlds lightest WFP brush which we feel we have achieved. Obviously we also wanted to make it as effective as possible, which we are also quite happy with, but there is always room for fine tuning.

What i would like to try would be the normal superlight brush with the standard outside bristles but the shorter ones very stiff like a scrubbing brush. Have you tried this Alex?

Interesting thought. Following feedback we will be making the inner row of bristles on the mono-filament dual-trim slightly longer (5mm) so that they come into play slightly sooner when scrubbing.

As has been said before I am really interested in feedback on brushes as I can often learn from others experience.

Rupert - out of interest have you tried the Flocked Super-Lite brush?

[trevor perry]

i can honestly say the flocked supa lit is by far the best brush i have used, the perfect brush would have bristles along bottom edge so sills could be cleaned easier, maybe this woud be possible with an extra 2inch stock with bristles fastened at a right angle at bottom of brush but dont know whether the extra weight would be justified.

[dd]

Alex,

Advantage of Tucker over sl flocked is the Tucker is mono-filament. So better scrubbing ability without brush holding onto dirt particles.

I know the sl is designed to be light but I think many of us would prefer a better brush and have it a bit heavier. Not everyone cleans high level regualarly. Most of my work is reached with 18 foot pole so weight of brush not so much of an issue.

I sometimes use a 30 foot tucker pole all day for flats and have never found weight of brush a problem at that height, though above 3/4 storey can imagine it would be.

Why not bring out a heavier brush for relatively low level work, but pretty please with Tucker style bristles.

[Alex Gardiner]

Alex,

Advantage of Tucker over sl flocked is the Tucker is mono-filament. So better scrubbing ability without brush holding onto dirt particles.

I know the sl is designed to be light but I think many of us would prefer a better brush and have it a bit heavier. Not everyone cleans high level regualarly. Most of my work is reached with 18 foot pole so weight of brush not so much of an issue.

I sometimes use a 30 foot tucker pole all day for flats and have never found weight of brush a problem at that height, though above 3/4 storey can imagine it would be.

Why not bring out a heavier brush for relatively low level work, but pretty please with Tucker style bristles.

Thanks for the feedback from everyone, I'll take it all on board.

We do sell a mono-filament version of the SL which is actually my favourite although we sell more of the flocked version.

A version with Tucker style bristles is completely possible as we can basically fit whatever bristles we want in the stocks.

If we build a heavier version we will have to re-name it the Super-Liteish brush 

[elite mike]

Alex,

Advantage of Tucker over sl flocked is the Tucker is mono-filament. So better scrubbing ability without brush holding onto dirt particles.

I know the sl is designed to be light but I think many of us would prefer a better brush and have it a bit heavier. Not everyone cleans high level regualarly. Most of my work is reached with 18 foot pole so weight of brush not so much of an issue.

I sometimes use a 30 foot tucker pole all day for flats and have never found weight of brush a problem at that height, though above 3/4 storey can imagine it would be.

Why not bring out a heavier brush for relatively low level work, but pretty please with Tucker style bristles.

i like a light brush at any level, eg i have a bently brush which i have trimmed down

which makes alexes brush seem heavy,

dont get me wrong i like alexes brush, but pound for pound, bently is brilliant

must try the tucker

[Oakley Windows]

Out of curiosity Alex, have you ever viewed an SL brush through a window when its pressed up against a pane of glass; as if you're the customer. I think you might be surprised to see how easily the shorter bristles on a dual-trim come into play.

[NWH]

I think im going to give this ago.

ye, do. You wont regret it, but the brush is a bit pricey, but it will last twice as long if not more than a super-lite brush

I don`t agree with that i have some superlite brushes and there`s no sign of wear at all 4mths in,Tuckers are good but they are not as good at directing where you want it to go compared to the SL brushes,there not as light either.

[Nathanael Jones]

I have a single trim and a dual trim Superlight brush. There is NO sign of wear at all,.. except for some distortion due to using them with really hot water for a conservatory clean. I think the balance of weight/scrubbing power is spot on, and the only reason I'd even consider another brush is if it could handle the heat better.