OK gents, I need some recommendations for a new brush.
The only brush I currently own is a Vulfix 2233 Super Badger. It has served me well with creams, and I like it's softness, but I'm not using my Tabac soap as much as I'd like to because it's so darn hard to get a good lather with such a floppy brush. Perhaps this new brush would be a dedicated soap brush. I only have Tabac soap, but if I can get good results from that with a new brush, I'm sure I'll experiment with other soaps. I've looked through some of the reviews, but there are so many choices I'm not sure where to start.
As far as lathering technique goes, I've been face lathering with the Tabac because I just can't get bowl lathering down for it. I always bowl lather with cream.
Ideally I would like a brush that is firmer than my Vulfix and can take the soap, while still retaining some softness on the face. I'm open to all kinds of brushes, boar, synthetic, etc. Brush aesthetics aren't terribly important, although if it looks nice I might be more tempted to buy it.
I really don't feel like dropping a ton of money on a brush, so let's say I'm aiming for brushes in the $40 range or cheaper. I've looked at a few Omega brushes but haven't really narrowed down the options. I'll take any manufacturer into consideration. Thanks for your help!
The only brush I currently own is a Vulfix 2233 Super Badger. It has served me well with creams, and I like it's softness, but I'm not using my Tabac soap as much as I'd like to because it's so darn hard to get a good lather with such a floppy brush. Perhaps this new brush would be a dedicated soap brush. I only have Tabac soap, but if I can get good results from that with a new brush, I'm sure I'll experiment with other soaps. I've looked through some of the reviews, but there are so many choices I'm not sure where to start.
As far as lathering technique goes, I've been face lathering with the Tabac because I just can't get bowl lathering down for it. I always bowl lather with cream.
Ideally I would like a brush that is firmer than my Vulfix and can take the soap, while still retaining some softness on the face. I'm open to all kinds of brushes, boar, synthetic, etc. Brush aesthetics aren't terribly important, although if it looks nice I might be more tempted to buy it.
I really don't feel like dropping a ton of money on a brush, so let's say I'm aiming for brushes in the $40 range or cheaper. I've looked at a few Omega brushes but haven't really narrowed down the options. I'll take any manufacturer into consideration. Thanks for your help!