Item Description
This my first big brush, but not my last. Shavemac's are well known for their density and softness and their trademark lightbulb shape. And this brush is no exception.
The price of a Shavemac is the lowest point of this brush and has they has steadily risen over the past few years, it would be wise to get one as soon as possible. But still at less $140 this brush is a steal for its quality, size, a 28mm knot and durability.
The Qualtiy of my brush is on par with the best that I own or have personally seen. The only low point was trace amounts of glue that collected at the handle of the brushes, but after several uses the trace amounts disappeared and the brush looks flawless.
Density, Shavemacs are known for their density once again the 220 is the picture of density. This is the densest brush I own and I love it, it will whip up loads of lather in no time and with it's size it retains enough water to keep the that lather warm and slick through your final pass. I love dense brushes, but I have read where some people actually find the 220 too dense. So if you are a fan of floppier brushes, which I personally am not, you may not like that about this brush.
The stiffnes with wonderful, perfect exfoiliation and I love the flex of the bristles. Very stimulated with out ever being prickly. Just perfect!
The handle is wide and made of good quality imitation ivory, providing a good sturdy grip to those with both large and small hands. Also the brush blooms out very little after its first use and with the bulb shape and density/stiffness combination the brushhead stays tightly together, so lather easily and quickly goes exactly where you want it. If you're fearful of a bigger brush, no need to fear this one, you can easily and effectively get your lather exactly where you want it miminal effort.
Finally latherabilty, where do I begin. I love this brush some of my more "classic" creams, in particular Taylor's Rose, a soft, dense luxurious brush paired with a classic British fragrance. Loads of lather in just a few swirls and the way the lather stays warm, I can't get enough.
I highly recommend this brush, I find it to be an excellent combination of softness, density and stiffness and one that will lead to excellent shaves.
The price of a Shavemac is the lowest point of this brush and has they has steadily risen over the past few years, it would be wise to get one as soon as possible. But still at less $140 this brush is a steal for its quality, size, a 28mm knot and durability.
The Qualtiy of my brush is on par with the best that I own or have personally seen. The only low point was trace amounts of glue that collected at the handle of the brushes, but after several uses the trace amounts disappeared and the brush looks flawless.
Density, Shavemacs are known for their density once again the 220 is the picture of density. This is the densest brush I own and I love it, it will whip up loads of lather in no time and with it's size it retains enough water to keep the that lather warm and slick through your final pass. I love dense brushes, but I have read where some people actually find the 220 too dense. So if you are a fan of floppier brushes, which I personally am not, you may not like that about this brush.
The stiffnes with wonderful, perfect exfoiliation and I love the flex of the bristles. Very stimulated with out ever being prickly. Just perfect!
The handle is wide and made of good quality imitation ivory, providing a good sturdy grip to those with both large and small hands. Also the brush blooms out very little after its first use and with the bulb shape and density/stiffness combination the brushhead stays tightly together, so lather easily and quickly goes exactly where you want it. If you're fearful of a bigger brush, no need to fear this one, you can easily and effectively get your lather exactly where you want it miminal effort.
Finally latherabilty, where do I begin. I love this brush some of my more "classic" creams, in particular Taylor's Rose, a soft, dense luxurious brush paired with a classic British fragrance. Loads of lather in just a few swirls and the way the lather stays warm, I can't get enough.
I highly recommend this brush, I find it to be an excellent combination of softness, density and stiffness and one that will lead to excellent shaves.
