Rooney Size 1/Style 1 Super Silvertip.

Just got my Rooney 1/1 silvertip ebony today. Been practice lathering with it a few times, found it very easy to figure out correct mixtures on both soaps and my creams. It is a wonderful little brush, exactly the size, density, soft/firmness I was looking for. And it holds tons of lather for her size too.

Just sold my Kent bk8, been using my vulfix 2234 again, this Rooney is a soft tipped, but yet gentle scrubber, with just enough back bone for sensitive skin, but doesnt try to skin you alive either. I ordered mine from Vintage blades as well, and asked for the <44mm loft as well (apparently they get the shorter lofts by choice). I am a small brush lover, as I do own a Wee scot, and love it. But it is a travel brush at the moment. If your looking for the in between wee scot, and the 2234 type brush, this is IT!! I look forward to updating in several months on the break in time, and how much more I love her. P.s I was torn between ordering the Savile Row 3118, and this. If you were stuck as I was, I really, really think this brush is MY answer longterm now!

I honestly don't know why this brush isn't getting more reviews - or discussion. I'll admit,at first I wsn't thrilled with my Rooney 1/1. It didn't lather well and seemed a little "aloof" to me, if that makes any sense. So I started using it every day. And every day this little guy gets better and better! Lathers like a champ - and getting better! - and has a great feel. Hasn't lost a hair since I got it. My tip, then, for a new Rooney buyer: Have patience wth the brush and it'll reward you. At least that's my experience.

I recently picked up one of these second hand from B/S/T. As it was second hand, I can't comment on the affordability. It is one of if not the best brush I have. It is both firm and soft. The hairs are very soft but because it is so dense it has a firmness sbout it as well. I've got 11 brushes in the collection and to be honest, I find most of them too soft. Not so this one. It is great with both soap and cream and due to it's small size, it is also a very handy travel brush. If I had to pick one brush out of my collection, this would be it.