Item Description
This is the first brush I had ever purchased. I'm not sure who actually manufactures the brush, but it carries the Col. Conk brand.
Price- At about $50, I'd say this is a decent middle of the road brush. Having to do it again, I would look at others, but being my first brush I wanted to be able to feel it, and a local store carried this one.
Quality- Again, good, maybe better than average. The brush has lost few hairs, does a good job with lathering (I generally use cream), and has a comfortable and ergonomic handle.
Density- Decent. You can get better density elsewhere, but the knot is sufficient to get a good result.
Stiffness of tips- Not floppy, but not stiff either. Strictly middle of the road.
Softness of tips- A little less than soft, but how soft do you expect to get for under $100?
Ergonomic- I really enjoy the handle and bulb of the brush. While the material of the handle is not unique, I do enjoy the shape. I use a porcelain 'lions head' bowl (french cooking), which has a lip that comes in slightly. The shape of this handle really lets me whip around the inside of the bowl, getting a nice thick lather. It is also very easy to manipulate when using on my face.
Latherability- Like I said, it does a good job. It usually takes me about a minute to get the lather to where I like it (using AOS or Truefitt cream).
Overall, this is a decent brush for the $, which is relative as the new B&B brush has not been released yet.
Price- At about $50, I'd say this is a decent middle of the road brush. Having to do it again, I would look at others, but being my first brush I wanted to be able to feel it, and a local store carried this one.
Quality- Again, good, maybe better than average. The brush has lost few hairs, does a good job with lathering (I generally use cream), and has a comfortable and ergonomic handle.
Density- Decent. You can get better density elsewhere, but the knot is sufficient to get a good result.
Stiffness of tips- Not floppy, but not stiff either. Strictly middle of the road.
Softness of tips- A little less than soft, but how soft do you expect to get for under $100?
Ergonomic- I really enjoy the handle and bulb of the brush. While the material of the handle is not unique, I do enjoy the shape. I use a porcelain 'lions head' bowl (french cooking), which has a lip that comes in slightly. The shape of this handle really lets me whip around the inside of the bowl, getting a nice thick lather. It is also very easy to manipulate when using on my face.
Latherability- Like I said, it does a good job. It usually takes me about a minute to get the lather to where I like it (using AOS or Truefitt cream).
Overall, this is a decent brush for the $, which is relative as the new B&B brush has not been released yet.
