I'd hoped to be looking at a Shavemac 177 or Saville Row 3824; but, I'm on a budget. I can go to about $75, but not really much beyond that. I've already got a Rooney 3/1 and a Kent BK4, which are two of the usual suspects under that ceiling (well, at least since Auravita's been helping out with the BK4 pricing...). I've also got an Omega 6215.
I see two options at the moment, but I'm open to suggestions:
My specs: Soft! Reasonably firm; maybe not so firm as the Rooney, but not nearly as "flexible" as the Kent or the Omega. Suitable for both soaps and creams, and for face-lathering if possible.
So, my questions:
1. Is the Shavemac finest soft? I really would like a very soft hair. Would I kick myself for missing out on their Silvertip?
2. Can anyone compare the Shavemac Finest to the QED Select Silvertip in terms of performance and softness?
3. Am I missing any options?
4. I don't really need this brush. Compared to my alternatives, would it be worth holding out for my original goals of a Shavemac in Silvertip or a Saville Row?
Thanks in advance!
I see two options at the moment, but I'm open to suggestions:
QED Select Silvertip at around $60
Shavemac 429 (essentially the 177 in Finest_ on sale now at VintageBlades for $65
Shavemac 429 (essentially the 177 in Finest_ on sale now at VintageBlades for $65
My specs: Soft! Reasonably firm; maybe not so firm as the Rooney, but not nearly as "flexible" as the Kent or the Omega. Suitable for both soaps and creams, and for face-lathering if possible.
So, my questions:
1. Is the Shavemac finest soft? I really would like a very soft hair. Would I kick myself for missing out on their Silvertip?
2. Can anyone compare the Shavemac Finest to the QED Select Silvertip in terms of performance and softness?
3. Am I missing any options?
4. I don't really need this brush. Compared to my alternatives, would it be worth holding out for my original goals of a Shavemac in Silvertip or a Saville Row?
Thanks in advance!
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