Finest two-band badger
Soft tips with a pronounced backbone.
The feel
Condottiero combines a gentle touch at the tips with a noticeable backbone. Its dark-and-light hair pattern is characteristic of two-band badger.
Consider it if you enjoy soft contact with a defined backbone as you work your lather.
Shapes & sizes
Material · Finest two-band badger
Shapes · Fan and Bulb
Diameters · 23, 25, 27 and 29 mm
These are reference options, rather than a stock list. Your brush page states the knot fitted; for a bespoke piece, we agree the version, diameter and exposed loft together.
Construction & technical details
Hand-tied Finest two-band badger. The current specification identifies hair from the 2025 summer harvest, selected for a dense knot with soft tips and a firm, flexible backbone.
The technical description emphasises lather generation, soft tips and a resilient backbone. No reference loft table is supplied.
Total knot height and fitted loft are different measurements. The fitted loft is the length exposed above the handle.
Your Talarico brush
The recommended knot is included in the listed price of each catalogue brush. We can discuss other knots or settings before you order.
I make complete shaving brushes; handles and loose knots are not sold separately.
Care after use
Rinse thoroughly, gently shake out excess water and allow the brush to dry in a ventilated place. Let the tips do the work rather than pressing the knot flat.
Technical specifications checked against the manufacturer’s information on 27 October 2026.