Adding a new brush brand to my collection

[vocalistbob]

Guys, I want to add one new brush to my collection from a brand I don't already own. I have 3 Rooneys (super & silvertip, 2 & 3 -band), a Thater (softest and densest of my silvertips, but a lather hog), a Kent (super - just a great all-around brush), a Muhle (synthetic silvertip fiber - hasn't arrived yet) and a Jagger (nice silvertip but nothing special).

I am considering a Simpsons, a Vulfix (they make Simpsons, right?) or a M & F. Do any of these brands represent a real "step up" from the brands I have, or are the differences pretty subtle?

I am not sold on two-band brushes; I like my silvertips for creams and my 3-band Supers for soaps.

Right now I am leaning toward M & F.

 

[shave~extacy]

They all are just different... Is a Lambo a step up from a Ferrari? I think the real question is do you face or bowl lather... do you like scrub,scritch... you have a nice assortment already so for the sake of something different I would recommend the M&F if you like a scrubby face lather brush or a Simpson Chubby/Duke as they are great brushes to get into Simpson with.

 

[dpmtherrien]

I've always said that you can't go wrong with a Vulfix. My 2234 in best sees use often.

 

[jsj_297]

No semouge love? My vote goes to either a shavemac, or a savile row 3824.

 

[Absolute Mustard]

You need more German

A Muhle perhaps or Shavemac

 

[ThePatrician]

I've always said that you can't go wrong with a Vulfix. My 2234 in best sees use often.

I say the same thing about Simpson. If you haven't tried the Vulfix 404, you seriously should. It is blindingly fantastic.

 

[Amzimbo]

You need more German

A Muhle perhaps or Shavemac

More German, yes! Maybe a DaVinci? Very soft, great for creams, no scritch. Reasonably priced for uch high end brushes.

 

[vocalistbob]

I ended up pulling the trigger on a Vulfix 377 in Super Badger. It's the right size for me at 26mm x 55mm and the price was very reasonable. My next brush will either be a Simpsons or a custom from Rodney Neep in the UK. I just got one of his custom brushes (used) and aside from being very attractive, it's got to be the softest Silvertip ever - and it's got enough backbone to use with soaps.