Shars
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Oooohhh... very nice. I'm excited to see what brushes Beautylish is going to have for their Sakura collaboration with Chikuhodo this year. I really love the brushes from last year's set.
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Oooohhh... very nice. I'm excited to see what brushes Beautylish is going to have for their Sakura collaboration with Chikuhodo this year. I really love the brushes from last year's set.
JerseyGirl
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Nice!!
Beautylish is getting a new Chikuhodo Sakura brush set. I wonder how much it will be?
Beautylish is getting a new Chikuhodo Sakura brush set. I wonder how much it will be?
JerseyGirl
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Whoops! Sorry I didn't see this post when I posted.
There is a Reddit review about the new brushes. They are red handles and goat hair. Can be used with liquids and creams, not just powders like last year's.
There is a Reddit review about the new brushes. They are red handles and goat hair. Can be used with liquids and creams, not just powders like last year's.
Shars
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Nice! Off to look for that review now.
JerseyGirl
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Very nice!! I love the mushroom brushes!! Always wanted one - are they very soft?
Icecaramellatte
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Hey good to see you on here.
mysteereous
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The Chikuhodo/Beautylish Sakura 2016 brush set is available as of now.
I debated purchasing another set, but I only love 2 of the brushes (the cheek and eyebrow). The rest I don't need dupes of, so it's not worth it for me.
I debated purchasing another set, but I only love 2 of the brushes (the cheek and eyebrow). The rest I don't need dupes of, so it's not worth it for me.
fur4elise
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Shelly ~ Thoughts on the Takumi? I am considering the T-6, 7 & 8 Eye Shadow brushes. I originally had the T-4 Cheek in my basket but discussion here, mentioned that the Z-4 Cheek is divine.
By the by cdjapan is currently offering free shipping on brush purchases over 12000 yen / about $106 at today's conversion rate.
p.s. Takumi eye brushes versus the Hakuhodo eye brushes you mention in the Hakuhodo thread?
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The Takumi series brushes (apart from a couple of them) and a lot of Hakuhodo's J Series eye brushes (5522, 5523, 5529, 5533, 142, 146, various others) are made from the same hair type (Saikoho goat), I believe. I don't own any of the T series eye brushes, so I can't really speak to those, but I can link you to other reviews...
CHIKUHODO – Takumi Brushes – Sweet Makeup Temptations (Sonia owns a lot of Japanese brushes. Her Brush Temple was a valuable resource for me when I started researching Hakuhodo and Chikuhodo in particular.)
Chikuhodo Takumi Brush Set Review Review - Shameless Fripperies (Karima's another brush nerd
)That said, I own the T-4 and it is very soft. The main differences between it and the Z-4 (which I don't have but still want) are hair type (Saikoho goat for the T-4; grey squirrel for the Z-4) and price (Z-4 is more expensive). I think the shapes are somewhat different as well. The T-4 is a bit more pom-pom shaped.
Hakuhodo will offer you more in terms of shapes, which can be overwhelming. That said, it's a brand I would recommend to newbies to Japanese brushes, and then I'd rec starting with the J Series as it's the most affordable line Hakuhodo makes (there are a few face brushes that are over $100; the most expensive one is $115). The eye brushes in that range start in the teens and go into the $20 range.
fur4elise
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The Takumi series brushes (apart from a couple of them) and a lot of Hakuhodo's J Series eye brushes (5522, 5523, 5529, 5533, 142, 146, various others) are made from the same hair type (Saikoho goat), I believe. I don't own any of the T series eye brushes, so I can't really speak to those, but I can link you to other reviews...
CHIKUHODO – Takumi Brushes – Sweet Makeup Temptations (Sonia owns a lot of Japanese brushes. Her Brush Temple was a valuable resource for me when I started researching Hakuhodo and Chikuhodo in particular.)Chikuhodo Takumi Brush Set Review Review - Shameless Fripperies (Karima's another brush nerd
That said, I own the T-4 and it is very soft. The main differences between it and the Z-4 (which I don't have but still want) are hair type (Saikoho goat for the T-4; grey squirrel for the Z-4) and price (Z-4 is more expensive). I think the shapes are somewhat different as well. The T-4 is a bit more pom-pom shaped.
Hakuhodo will offer you more in terms of shapes, which can be overwhelming. That said, it's a brand I would recommend to newbies to Japanese brushes, and then I'd rec starting with the J Series as it's the most affordable line Hakuhodo makes (there are a few face brushes that are over $100; the most expensive one is $115). The eye brushes in that range start in the teens and go into the $20 range.
Thanks Shelly
~ And thank you for the Takumi review links! Very helpful!In your post you hit on several things I was already considering. Yes! I had Sonia's Brush Template open while reviewing various brushes on the Hakuhodo and Chikuhodo (cdjapan) sites.
Yes, I agree! Without posts here, feedback, Sonia's site and even the brief descriptions on the "Material and Use" page of visageusa.com, making initial selections could be overwhelming. While time consuming, it was worth doing some deeper research! I learned quite a bit and know I can make some pretty solid selections I will be happy with. At least I hope.
For the time being I have ruled out the Hakuhodo S brushes. Really expensive and I am (and this is a shocker) not a fan of the red handles.
Being more conscious of quality over quantity and not breaking my bank, I have been going back and forth between a small selection of Chikuhodo Takumi Series or Hakuhodo J Series (Goat, not Horse) brushes. But the reviews you linked helped me make up my mind!
p.s. I am very excite!
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lenchen
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The Takumi series brushes (apart from a couple of them) and a lot of Hakuhodo's J Series eye brushes (5522, 5523, 5529, 5533, 142, 146, various others) are made from the same hair type (Saikoho goat), I believe. I don't own any of the T series eye brushes, so I can't really speak to those, but I can link you to other reviews...
CHIKUHODO – Takumi Brushes – Sweet Makeup Temptations (Sonia owns a lot of Japanese brushes. Her Brush Temple was a valuable resource for me when I started researching Hakuhodo and Chikuhodo in particular.)
Chikuhodo Takumi Brush Set Review Review - Shameless Fripperies (Karima's another brush nerd
That said, I own the T-4 and it is very soft. The main differences between it and the Z-4 (which I don't have but still want) are hair type (Saikoho goat for the T-4; grey squirrel for the Z-4) and price (Z-4 is more expensive). I think the shapes are somewhat different as well. The T-4 is a bit more pom-pom shaped.
Hakuhodo will offer you more in terms of shapes, which can be overwhelming. That said, it's a brand I would recommend to newbies to Japanese brushes, and then I'd rec starting with the J Series as it's the most affordable line Hakuhodo makes (there are a few face brushes that are over $100; the most expensive one is $115). The eye brushes in that range start in the teens and go into the $20 range.
You'll love the Z-4 it's a great brush!
fur4elise
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My Chikahodo brushes arrived.
I am already in love!
Super quick shipping from cdjapan! I have to say these were packaged very well to prevent damage!
I purchased the Takumi T-4, T-6, T-7, & T-8.
Yes, they have short handles but I like how they feel in the hand.
They are indeed super soft, definitely the softest of all my brushes.
Shars
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My Chikahodo brushes arrived.
Super quick shipping from cdjapan! I have to say these were packaged very well to prevent damage!
I purchased the Takumi T-4, T-6, T-7, & T-8.
Yes, they have short handles but I like how they feel in the hand.
They are indeed super soft, definitely the softest of all my brushes.
That is gorgeous!! I'm on a brush ban for now (well an everything ban *sobs*) but I love the look of the T-4 and T-6. You must let us know how you enjoy them when you start to use them!
fur4elise
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I love them! Who ever was joking about makeup applying itself...I would agree
They make applying my eye makeup a dream. They are so so soft. I think just right. Any softer I don't think they would pick up enough product.The 2 small eye brushes are perfectly sized for my eyes and allow for precision. The T-6 is a bit big for the eye area, so I have been using it for highlighting. The T-4 places just the right amount of product on the face. The only thing I regret is not going in for more!
All of the Takumi are now 1-3 weeks back ordered! 
I would love to have the T-1 powder & the angled cheek. I see myself purchasing some of the Hakuhodo J series eye brushes as they have some different sizes & shapes. All in all, I am very happy!
PrettyTwisted
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Sweet Makeup Temptations is so helpful/informative. I just discovered Japanese brushes recently, I actually prefer short handles. Even the inexpensive Houkodou I bought is soooooo soft, I immediately ordered another.
I want to get the J122r, curious to compare it to my Armani angled eye brush (which is made in Japan or Italy or a combination of both lol)
I want to get the J122r, curious to compare it to my Armani angled eye brush (which is made in Japan or Italy or a combination of both lol)
fur4elise
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Yes yes! Japanese brushes are new to me too! I am amazed at how quickly, in comparison to this one little set I bought, I was able to pick out sub par brushes that were in my collection...scratchy, stiff, not dense enough, poor construction, etc. I removed well over 45! You know how it goes, you buy to try...and then things get tossed aside for what ever reason.
I used Sweet Makeup Temptation's Brush Temple to read descriptions and reviews. It took me quite a bit of time, but I think she is super informative. I learned a lot!
Speaking of Hakuhodo J brushes, J4004 ~ I just saw this at the top of the Brush Temple
I have been wanting and looking for exactly this type of highlighter brush! We were chatting about it over in the HAA thread...lol
So now I have to save more pennies, because I do want to add a few more brushes and they ain't cheap!
