Fude Kyun: August 2020

In search of the fluffiest and softest round pom pom gray squirrel cheek brush? Is the Surratt Cheek worth the splurge? I got you covered with a quick review!

Please note, the red handle Chikuhodo RC-2 is labeled as RRC-2, but for explanation purposes I will refer to it as RC-2 as most people recognize it by that.

Surratt Cheek, Chikuhodo RRC-2, Chikuhodo 2015 Lumiere Cheek Brush, Chikuhodo 2015 Noel Rose Cheek Brush

In terms of density and size, the order from smallest to largest goes: Surratt, RC-2, Lumiere, and Rose. The Surratt and RC-2 are about the same density.

For softness, the RC-2 and Lumiere are tied, with Surratt very close behind, and Rose (dyed sokoho, not a fair comparison but it's a similar shape). Flexibility-wise, the Surratt is the most flexible, with the RC-2, Lumiere, and Rose behind it.

Performance-wise, the RC-2 and Surratt are pretty much the same. The RC-2 seems to have lighter brown and auburn hairs while the Surratt is darker overall. The RC-2 is a little bit more tapered out than the Surratt.

Going from most efficient to least in order: Rose, Lumiere, RC-2, and Surratt are tied.

For precision, the Surratt is the most precise, then the RC-2, Lumiere, and Rose. If you like precise blush placement and want to splurge for the duochrome black-green handle, it's a nice brush to have. The duochrome handle looks much better in real life. My photos do it no justice. Not a necessity in my brush arsenal as the RC-2 is good enough for me and holds a special place in my heart!