I hope this isn't redundant but .

I've looked through the WIKIs and scrolled the first 10 pages of this Forum but I can't find what I want to know.

How does knot size relate to lather creation?

Ditto on Loft size?

And, what effect does Knot-to-Loft ratio have on lathering (all methods), lather releasing, and all the other aspects of lather that I'm too new and ignorant to even know to ask about?

Also, I suppose the type of hair in the brush is a factor but is it possible to leave that out of the comparison for now?

Please direct me to the nearest person with all the answers.

I hope this isn't redundant but .