I have that Shavemac handle in faux horn. I really like it.
I used it today and the handle is definitely comfortable!
I have that Shavemac handle in faux horn. I really like it.
My first use of the Shavemac 28mm synthetic. For me, this is now my favorite synthetic slightly above the Muhle. It loads soap like a champ. Excellent lather and enough for a four-pass face and two-pass head shave. If you press a bit on the brush you will get some backbone. If you like the soft feeling, use a light touch. The brush can hold a lot of water. However, unlike most synthetics, the lather doesn't fly all over when you put it on your face.
Thanks, I'm glad to hear that. I'd always considered picking up a badger from them, but never got around to it. The price on the synthetics seems pretty reasonable for a customized brush.I'm loving mine @Zen Shaver , super easy to load and make a lather.
Nice looking. Did you keep ir?She finally landed, albeit it's the wrong handle design, I ordered a beehive and received this one. Not sure if I"ll keep it, or contact Shavemac.
26mm with 52mm loft
Nice looking. Did you keep ir?
Im very confused about the loft heights.
How is 26/52 in terms of backbone?
Appreciate the advice. thanks
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ThanksI did keep it, albeit it only gets used rarely. I've discovered I'm not particularly fond of fan knots. The loft definitely provides a good amount of back bone for sure. Overall it's a solid brush, it's just not my cup of tea.
Thanks
I know what you mean about fans. Is that too ridged?
I think it's always been the case that people will pay less than more for something they feel gives good value. It also occurs to me that many start out in synths right away and hence don't understand why they would want to pay more for a natural fiber brush. I think if they started with badger, they would find fewer of the low priced synths satisfactory.Let's face it: more people will shuck out $20 for top shelf synthetic than will pay $100+ for a badger brush nowadays.
...If given a choice, I'd use any $100+ badger over any $20 synth because I've never found a top shelf synth for $20. I find most synths to lack backbone and that they would serve fabulously as a makeup brush and poorly as a shaving brush...
I think it's always been the case that people will pay less than more for something they feel gives good value. It also occurs to me that many start out in synths right away and hence don't understand why they would want to pay more for a natural fiber brush. I think if they started with badger, they would find fewer of the low priced synths satisfactory.
If given a choice, I'd use any $100+ badger over any $20 synth because I've never found a top shelf synth for $20. I find most synths to lack backbone and that they would serve fabulously as a makeup brush and poorly as a shaving brush.
If it's strictly down to price and I only had $20 to spend, I'd sooner have horse or boar than any of the synths at that price point. I think to get decent badger the prices start at around $80 and quickly move north.
I'm sure they will improve over time and probably already are, but a lot of the synths use overly large knots to my taste. 22x50 is right around my sweet spot.YaQi Tuxedo or Synbad/Mew Brown synthetic brushes. Cheaper, faster & better with "backbone".
Do you like boars?My 2-band badgers (M&F, Shavemac, TGN, SOC) do give me a pleasant experience. I appreciate a kind of "solid scrub" in my face that does require a certain amount of backbone. Still I like soft tips. I assume this combination is not possible when you have fibers that have the same structure throughout except some treatment of the tips. I just wanted to see what the fuss is about the latest synthetics. For what they cost (at a lower than CH-2 pricepoint) they do deliver a great value for money. However they can't compete with a top quality natural badger hair. Just my personal view as a face lather guy.