I just got back from the Crabtree & Evenlyn at South Coast Plaza (Santa Ana, CA) And they were having a promotion for a starter shaving brush, $5 with any men's purchase. A hot deal would be the half off/$12.50 Sweet Almond Oil in the Glass Tub and one of these brushes for under twenty total.
I believe these were valued at $16.50 and would make a good/cheap starter or travel brush that looks very nice but unforuntely is made with bristle and not badger hair. It is however a lot nicer than the $5.99 Burma brush you buy at drug stores. I don't know if all C&E Stores are having this promotion so YMMV.
I've attached a picture of it next to the C&E Best Badger so you can see the size difference.
I believe these were valued at $16.50 and would make a good/cheap starter or travel brush that looks very nice but unforuntely is made with bristle and not badger hair. It is however a lot nicer than the $5.99 Burma brush you buy at drug stores. I don't know if all C&E Stores are having this promotion so YMMV.
I've attached a picture of it next to the C&E Best Badger so you can see the size difference.