Advice needed

[WiseChoice]

Hi, I am looking for a new shaving brush and while searching I have found that there are some brushes in pure grade that are priced closely to silvertip grade. Are the brushes in pure badger of a higher quality than those in silvertip?

Thanks in advance

 

[noahpictures]

Pure badger is a much lower grade. I would stick with a well known brand such as Shavemac or Simpson. There are many choices. You can visit our vendor or Hobbyist section or visit westcoastshaving or bullgooseshaving.

 

[ridnovir]

just click on the ShaveWiki tab and do some reading my friend.

 

[beginish]

Michael, the grading and labeling of badger hair varies from maker to maker. Pure may be the lowest grade Rooney, but it's the highest grade for Kent. Do you have some specific brushes in mind?

 

[ChiefBroom]

Pure [is] ... the highest grade for Kent.

Didn't know that

 

[ThePatrician]

If you nip over to Whipped Dog you can get a silvertip brush for what almost seems like stealing.

Pure badger is a much lower grade. I would stick with a well known brand such as Shavemac or Simpson. There are many choices. You can visit our vendor or Hobbyist section or visit westcoastshaving or bullgooseshaving.

This is still a good idea. Larry at Whipped Dog has a well-earned reputation for being a great guy to deal with, so don't feel that because he is doing it himself you will get a hack job.

 

[Oscroft]

Pure [is] ... the highest grade for Kent.

It isn't really - it's just that "Pure badger" is what Kent put on their brushes regardless of the grade of hair.

For example, here's the BK2, with "pure grey badger" hair, with the handle labeled "Pure badger"...

http://kentbrushes.com/shopexd.asp?id=183&catid=52

And here's the BK4 with "pure silver-tipped badger", still labeled "Pure badger"...

http://kentbrushes.com/shopexd.asp?id=182&catid=52