I was very impressed at the quality you get for the money with this brush. I picked it up in a local artisan soap shop on vacation, and am not regretting my purchase.
This is very different from both my Omega boar and my ShaveNation silvertip. The fibers manage to be both stiff and floppy, all depending on how vigorous you are in lathering. It's stiff enough to feel and get feedback, but soft enough to not be harsh or irritating.
With a Edwin Jagger soap I managed to get enough lather for a three pass shave, so lather retention is not an issue I have with this. My only issue is as the first reviewer said. Getting the right amount of water in the brush to begin with can be a trick. It runs everywhere if you're not careful, and all squeezing the brush does is empty the brush totally.
On the plus side, this brush dries almost instantly after a quick rinse. Great for travel or storing somewhere that shouldn't get wet (i.e.: wooden cabinets, enclosed bags).
Once the learning curve is over this is a great brush. It performs well, travels well, and is dirt cheap.
This is very different from both my Omega boar and my ShaveNation silvertip. The fibers manage to be both stiff and floppy, all depending on how vigorous you are in lathering. It's stiff enough to feel and get feedback, but soft enough to not be harsh or irritating.
With a Edwin Jagger soap I managed to get enough lather for a three pass shave, so lather retention is not an issue I have with this. My only issue is as the first reviewer said. Getting the right amount of water in the brush to begin with can be a trick. It runs everywhere if you're not careful, and all squeezing the brush does is empty the brush totally.
On the plus side, this brush dries almost instantly after a quick rinse. Great for travel or storing somewhere that shouldn't get wet (i.e.: wooden cabinets, enclosed bags).
Once the learning curve is over this is a great brush. It performs well, travels well, and is dirt cheap.