The MiG is a fantastic knot. I have it set high, about 10mm deep give or take (I set it myself and I'm not particularly skilled at all). It's both a super soft and dense knot, which I think would be great for bowl and face latherers. As someone who builds a lather on his face, the pursuit of backbone and splay are often at odds with each other. This knot handles both really well. It splays when needed (just a teensy push on the face more than a badger I'd say to do so), but the backbone and density of the brush are really special. And it's as soft as anything you might want as well. It's unlike any knot I've tried (and I've tried so so so many synthetic—and badger and boar—knots). For a comparison, the hairs are slightly longer than the G5C, but has many of the same characteristics. I think the fibers might be a bit thinner on the MiG vs. the G5C. That's how the knot feels on my face, anyway. But, it also holds lather wonderfully and releases it easily too. I think this synthetic knot holds water better than any other synthetic I've tried. It really is special. Of all the AP synthetic knots (and other synthetic knots from others), this one is my favorite to date. I'm really bemused and happily surprised because it's just so different (in the best way). In the end, when I use this knot to make a lather, I smile and it makes me happy. I hope you give it a try to see if it makes you happy too.
