Are there "must-have" brushes?

[tvphotog]

The Rooney 3,1 in Super is just about the best all around brush going. But if there is a must-have, I think I would recommend the Rooney Heritage Emillion.

There is a cult following for this brush. It's as dense as a Costa Rican rain forest and as soft as the velvet is a Gillette Aristocrat box. It is superb for creams and soaps, and is the most luxurious brush I've ever felt on my skin. A bit more expensive than the 3,1, but I've never felt a brush like it.

 

[infotech]

I'm going to have to post my favorite brush. Works well with both creams and soaps...not super dense, not too soft, not too scrirtchy, great size...the Simpsons T2 with 2 band super hair. If I had to eliminate all but one, this would be it.

I want one of these. Someone on another forum managed to find one about a week ago.

If only I would've pulled the trigger a year or so ago... since there isn't likely to be another one made at Vulfix.

 

[JonnyAngel]

Honestly its almost impossible to say. As Ive gone from soaps to creams my taste in brushes has changed too. If I HAD to pick one of my lot its would be........The Kent BK4. Its floppy but still works great with soaps. Its the cats PJs. Not that Ive ever seen a cat wear PJs.

 

[blantyre]

You need at least one Simpson (Chubby, PJ2 or T2?) and if you feel like splashing out, a 2-band HMW Plisson in horn would be a nice addition.

 

[Jim]

pre-Vulfix Simpson Polo 8 best. The most versatile brush I've used so far. The Universal Brush really...

I would have to agree, my 2 band knot is almost the same as my Tulip 2 so I would say that one also

 

[Mr. Igg]

Honestly its almost impossible to say. As Ive gone from soaps to creams my taste in brushes has changed too. If I HAD to pick one of my lot its would be........The Kent BK4. Its floppy but still works great with soaps. Its the cats PJs. Not that Ive ever seen a cat wear PJs.

I love mine, too. It is floppy, but boy, does it work well with both creams and (especially) with soaps.

 

[RetroGrouch]

This is so subjective... and difficult!

I have a Rooney 3/1 in Finest, and it's not my favorite brush. A bit too firm. Perhaps a super would have suited me better?

My Shavemac (looks like silvertip, doesn't say) is hands down best VALUE. Fabulous brush, not much money.

My Simpson PL8, 2-banded super, is spectacularly good. But try to find one.

Also love my Simpson Chubby 1 Best.

I often reach for a PL2S as well...

 

[whitebar]

My three favorite brushes have already been mentioned but here they are again in no particular order as I really enjoy all three.

Simpson Tulip 2 super
Simpson Polo 8 best
Rooney 3/1 super

You can't go wrong with any of these.

 

[OneRand]

Damn, need to save up for a heritage or a simpson...

 

[random]

I'll say a Mühle Silvertip.

+1!

 

[burningdarkness]

Just looking for a list, in part self-interestedly, but also in part just to create one.

I've got a Rooney 3/1, a Kent BK4, an Omega 6215, and a C&E BBB. I feel a bit of SBAD coming on and am trying to decide if I pull the trigger, what trigger to pull. My favorite of the bunch is probably the Rooney, though the Omega with creams is fantastic. I was toying with either SR3824 or maybe Shavemac (e.g., a 177); but, I'm really trying to see what everyone thinks are the must-haves. Frederik's & Bob's Polo recommendations are intriguing, though I was also thinking around the $100-ish mark plus or minus. Frederik also noted the lingering questions about whether the production quality will stay up to par, though I think I'm seeing a trend toward "yes" (?). Granted there's a heapin' helping of YMMV involved, as Bruce correctly notes; but, there also appear to be some consensus winners (e.g., the Rooney 3/1). Thanks all!

I'd say try a Shavemac out next, then. Great value in their brushes.