Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
What's Your Brush Today?
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Yaqi Violet 26mm Timberwolf
Semogue Torga C-5
First use of the Torga C-5, and it seems like it will break in and be a nice brush. The brush didn’t smell bad, has tips soft enough for break in via face lathering, good knot density, and a nice (but fairly small) handle. I’m now up to three Semogue and three Omega Boar brushes. I like and enjoy both, so I don’t have a fight in the Italian vs Portuguese Brush wars. However, if you are on the fence, get a couple of each and explore the differences and decide which you prefer...I simply prefer MORE!
First use of the Torga C-5, and it seems like it will break in and be a nice brush. The brush didn’t smell bad, has tips soft enough for break in via face lathering, good knot density, and a nice (but fairly small) handle. I’m now up to three Semogue and three Omega Boar brushes. I like and enjoy both, so I don’t have a fight in the Italian vs Portuguese Brush wars. However, if you are on the fence, get a couple of each and explore the differences and decide which you prefer...I simply prefer MORE!
Rudy Vey/Shavemac 2 band
"The" workhorse of wet shaving:
Omega 10066 boar
Omega 10066 boar
WCS Synthetic
Rudy Vey/Shavemac 2-band
Of all the various bits of kit required to wet shave, the one that is of least interest to me is the shave brush. Having said that, I seem to have acquired a fair number of them; seven at the current count with another incoming!
In my defence they're generally inexpensive and offer different experiences depending on their knot’s size, material and shape, the handle shape and of course the soap or cream used.
I've always liked the idea of a Simpson’s finest boar brushes and while I’m sure they're excellent, I’m not going to pay the sort of money they cost, not for a brush.
But I was pleased to see that they offer a synthetic range, in three sizes called Trafalgar, with the largest - the T3 costing an inconsequential £23. So there he is at the front of the crowd.
I now only purchase synthetic and boar brushes, as there are some horrific tales of how badger brushes are cruelly made in China. The synthetic brushes are easier to look after in any event and do just as good a job.
L - R we have:
Front row: Edwin Jagger boar, Simpson Trafalgar T3 Synthetic, Semogue 830 boar
Back row: Yaqi Aqua Blue synthetic, Stirling Soap’s Butterscotch Boar, Razorock Butterscotch Beehive synthetic, Yaqi Mokka synthetic
I've used the Trafalgar now for the last three shaves and it's excellent! A great brush, good at loading, lathering and very quick to dry!
In my defence they're generally inexpensive and offer different experiences depending on their knot’s size, material and shape, the handle shape and of course the soap or cream used.
I've always liked the idea of a Simpson’s finest boar brushes and while I’m sure they're excellent, I’m not going to pay the sort of money they cost, not for a brush.
But I was pleased to see that they offer a synthetic range, in three sizes called Trafalgar, with the largest - the T3 costing an inconsequential £23. So there he is at the front of the crowd.
I now only purchase synthetic and boar brushes, as there are some horrific tales of how badger brushes are cruelly made in China. The synthetic brushes are easier to look after in any event and do just as good a job.
L - R we have:
Front row: Edwin Jagger boar, Simpson Trafalgar T3 Synthetic, Semogue 830 boar
Back row: Yaqi Aqua Blue synthetic, Stirling Soap’s Butterscotch Boar, Razorock Butterscotch Beehive synthetic, Yaqi Mokka synthetic
I've used the Trafalgar now for the last three shaves and it's excellent! A great brush, good at loading, lathering and very quick to dry!
6/28/20
Semogue 610
6/29/20
Semogue 610
Semogue 610
6/29/20
Semogue 610
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, June 29th 2020.
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot synthetic 24mm- very enjoyable brush with good brush characteristics to make & apply lather.
Have some great shaves!
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot synthetic 24mm- very enjoyable brush with good brush characteristics to make & apply lather.
Have some great shaves!
Yaqi Synthetic
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24mm ApShaveCo SynBad w/ ruby ripple handle
RUDY VEY
Simpson Berkeley Best
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Simpson Commodore X3 Best Badger
Rick Montalvo in Silvertip
Vielong 2band silvertip
