Anyone have a Merkur Futur Travel Brush

[teeitup418holes]

I just ordered the Merkur Futur 2 piece Travel Set, which comes with the Merkur Futur Satin Silvertip brush. I'm a big fan of my Simpson Duke 3, and I like my Simpson Wee Scot. I've been wanting to get the Futur Razor, and thought I'd get this set instead. I attached a picture from RoyalShave.com so you can see what I'm talking about...

Anybody used the Merkur Silvertip before? How is it?

 

[Loganpass]

I have the regular Futur brush and think it's a great brush that doesn't get the attention it deserves, no doubt because of the oddball handle on that version. The silvertip knot is excellent quality and luxurious on the skin but... it does have a soft backbone that earns it a "floppy" description. It's also a "thirsty" brush, I have to remember to shake a little more water off it or I end up with a runny lather. If your Simpson's are Best Badger, it will be a lot softer. If you're okay with that I'd predict that you'll be very happy with the choice, it's very nice kit.

 

[teeitup418holes]

Ok, so I've had a chance to use the merkur silvertip and it's a very soft silvertip. Probably as soft as my beloved thater silvertips. However, the merkur is very floppy, but does well with the creams I've put in it.

Not a bad brush by any stretch, just not dense like what I prefer in my simpsons.

 

[JeffOlson]

That's a nice looking set!