Advice on upgrading from a Tweezerman

[Bonstrosity]

Let me start off I've been lurking for a while but have not posted, great site with great information. I've been looking at brushes and with all of the choices it's boggling my mind. I could use some advice on a new brush.

Currently I have a Tweezerman which I've used for about 3 years. I used to face lather all the time but have been moving to bowl lathering but still do both. I use creams and soaps. I'm looking to spend around $50 or under but that could be flexible. What I'd like to try is something with a larger knot and in a bulb shape. I've read you can get a fairly good deal on a Franks Shaving brush but they have been hit and miss for some people. Also the golden nib seems to have been a good choice for a lot of people. Besides starting there I'm lost. Any recommendations.

 

[rockviper]

If you are looking at a badger, I would suggest either a Simpsons Berkeley or Special in Best, or a Whipped Dog or TGN finst or silvertip. If you want to venture into a boar, I cannot recommend the Omega B&B blond boar at WestCoast Shaving enough!

 

[alaskazimm]

+1 on the B&B boar at WCS. It's my favorite brush tied with the Whipped Dog silvertip. At only $20 this one has no downside.

 

[Mick]

Welcome to B&B

$50 is a hard price point for an all round, one size fits all, shaving brush.

If you can stretch to $65 this one might keep you happy for a while: http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Colonel_c_88.html

If you have not already done so, stop into the Hall of Fame and tell everyone a little about yourself

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php/30-Hall-of-Fame

 

[NSmalls]

I would recommend a Simpsons Commodore for just a little bit extra. I have one and I love it!

 

[Zoro]

I would recommend a Semogue boar.

 

[Bonstrosity]

I made a decision and went with a whipped dog brush from Larry. It was in my price range and have heard pretty good reviews along with good customer service.

 

[tiernan22]

I made a decision and went with a whipped dog brush from Larry. It was in my price range and have heard pretty good reviews along with good customer service.

Congrats on your purchase! I just ordered my second from Larry this morning. They are spectacular brushes for the value.