$50 Brush Budget - Open to Any and All Input!

[BROWNS]

I've been wetshaving for a while now and am anxious to upgrade from my junk Walmart brush. As with most college students, I'm on a budget and would hope to spend no more than $50. That said, I'd love to hear everyone's suggestions. Pictures or links would be greatly appreciated. If you're recommending a brush you use, I'd love to hear about your experiences with it.

Also, I have a C&E and AOS store in my area, anything I should go check out there? Thanks!

 

[joshmpdx]

i slightly wish i hadn't skimped on my first couple of brushes...

i would jump right into a Rooney Super.

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[kenpojay]

For $20.00 you can get a fantastic boar that will be a pleasure to use. Shoebox shave shop has this Boreal 976. It's awesome, get one.
http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/boreal-976-b976.html

 

[Klarion]

Man, I'm crazy about boar. With a $50 limit, you'll be able to get 2 nice ones: the Boreal 976 (which I've just ordered myself), and a Semogue 2000 (which I hope ot order in the future).

 

[BROWNS]

Apologies, I should have specified, I'm hoping to pick up a Badger brush. Thank you guys all the same for the suggestions.

What could I expect to pay for a Rooney?

 

[Barbarian]

Check out the brushes from Penworks. He is a vendor here on B & B and his brushes are a great value. I have a finest badger which is great and easily falls within your budget.

http://www.penworks.us//index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25

 

[joshmpdx]

Apologies, I should have specified, I'm hoping to pick up a Badger brush. Thank you guys all the same for the suggestions.

What could I expect to pay for a Rooney?

$75

check the BST or buy one new HERE.

 

[el_zorro]

+1 for the $35 Penworks Best Badger. This was one of the single best improvements I made to my shaving routine.

 

[BROWNS]

Good call on the Penworks, I'd honestly never heard of them so thanks!

 

[Mr. Igg]

The Rooney's a can't miss brush, but with shipping, you're heading north of $80. If your budget is pretty firm, consider QED's Select line of brushes. The most expensive, a 24mm silvertip, is something like $60, and you can get a very nice best or smaller silvertip for close to $50, if my memory serves. The price list is on the board, so just search here for some info on them. I recently picked up the 24mm in best from a gent here, and I'm truly impressed. While I haven't tried every brush out there, the QED best hair is the softest best I've used.

 

[ambrose]

rooney

joshmpdx I want youre floid blue

 

[Emmett]

Good call on the Penworks, I'd honestly never heard of them so thanks!

Just received a Penworks brush yesterday. You will not be disappointed in the craftsmanship.

 

[Abdiel]

http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.../@cEdwin Jagger Best badger shaving brushes@b

Any one of them but I recommend the Medium, I have the Imitation Horn.

This is the same brush as the well known and loved Crabtree & Eveyln BBB but easier to find and marked Edwin Jagger as opposed to being a private label C&E brush. Buying direct from EJ also gives you the choice of the horn, which I like.

This is my everyday brush and works beautifully. I haven't yet caught myself wanting a new brush, this one just does the job as well as I will ever need. 50 bucks should cover the brush, shipping, as well as one of their simple brush stands.

 

[msandoval858]

I'd save a little more money and go straight to the Rooney. You won't be dissapointed.

 

[Klopstick]

You can get a Jagger Best Badger at Duluth Trading for under $50 - good brush!

 

[norman931]

This is the brush I use every day. The Kent BK2 is an outstanding brush and is within your price range. High quality for a very reasonable price.

 

[DE7]

Keep an eye on the B/S/T forum. I recently scored a good used Savile Row silvertip brush for $50 shipped. That brush sells for around $80 new.

Mike

 

[mretzloff]

Here is my opinion: do not skimp on brushes. $50 is a lot of money, but if you spend $75 you could get one of the best brushes out there: a Rooney 1/1. $75 is not a lot for a brush, especially a Rooney.

 

[michiganlover]

Just received a Penworks brush yesterday. You will not be disappointed in the craftsmanship.

My daily brush is a Penworks 22mm in Finest Badger hair. It's an excellent brush for a great value. A similar brush in a brand name would cost way more.

Having not used a name brand high end brush, I can't imagine that it would perform that much better than my Penworks Brush; or perform 2x times better to warn paying double for it.

 

[dbconlin]

http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.../@cEdwin Jagger Best badger shaving brushes@b

Any one of them but I recommend the Medium, I have the Imitation Horn.

This is the same brush as the well known and loved Crabtree & Eveyln BBB but easier to find and marked Edwin Jagger as opposed to being a private label C&E brush. Buying direct from EJ also gives you the choice of the horn, which I like.

This is my everyday brush and works beautifully. I haven't yet caught myself wanting a new brush, this one just does the job as well as I will ever need. 50 bucks should cover the brush, shipping, as well as one of their simple brush stands.

This is the same (and only) brush I have, with the imitation horn, which looks really good. I have been very happy. They run about $35 shipped from the UK, after the conversion from pounds sterling to USD, minus the VAT, and with the shipping - pretty good value.

The penworks 20mm with the Jade handle looks pretty sweet. If I were to do it over I would consider this as an alternative. I honestly don't see the need for multiple brushes, however. It is definitely a little more unique. Maybe I will choose this when I gift my father a new brush...