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Sam
My vote is for a Black Badger hair Plisson. They run about $60 or so, or at least mine did, and the 22mm knot really packs a whallop. It was prickly at first but after four shaves, it has really softened. I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and a regular pure badger. Sure it is not as soft as a silvertip, but hey, it is every bit as striking in appearance as a HMW. Lathers creams and soaps equally impressively.
Sam
Sam