I have a half-dozen synthetics and they do what they do well. They were all under $25 except the EVO.
Cheap badgers are a whole 'nother story, and that's what you have. My badgers run from $65 to $195, and you can spend a lot more than that. There are people who are happy with there $25 badgers, but generally that's not the way to go for a budget brush. Boar, on the other hand, is a great way to get a nice budget brush.
I will say my $65 badger, Semogue SOC 2 band, is a great brush for face lathering.
Get what makes you happy. Use your synthetic and enjoy it. But I would not be surprised you're not thrilled with a $30 badger brush.
Cheap badgers are a whole 'nother story, and that's what you have. My badgers run from $65 to $195, and you can spend a lot more than that. There are people who are happy with there $25 badgers, but generally that's not the way to go for a budget brush. Boar, on the other hand, is a great way to get a nice budget brush.
I will say my $65 badger, Semogue SOC 2 band, is a great brush for face lathering.
Get what makes you happy. Use your synthetic and enjoy it. But I would not be surprised you're not thrilled with a $30 badger brush.