Bowl Lathering Brush

[neilyasno]

Ok guys I need some help. My brush collection at the given time is pretty measly as you can see.

My birthday is coming up and I usually get cash from relatives since they don't know what to get me. Being that I have been bowl lathering a lot recently I figured that I would use that money to get me a good brush. I want something that has a nice long handle so I don't bash my hands against my scuttle edges. I would like something from a "brand name" manufacturer. I really like the polo 12 in 2 band but 200 bucks is out of my reach. Please try to keep the suggestions around $130 and down.

Neil

 

[musicman1951]

I think you're just a little under the price of a Kent BK8 if you buy it from England. That's the finest bowl lathering brush I know.

 

[sgtd]

I think you're just a little under the price of a Kent BK8 if you buy it from England. That's the finest bowl lathering brush I know.

+1

 

[brucered]

+3 for the Kent BK8 (or BLK8 like mine, Ebony).

It's one of my rotation brushes and is always a joy to use and is actually in rotation right now and I've been bowl lathering it.

It's like no other brush, but in a good way. For $120 or so shipped, from the UK, it gets my vote.

Pic for reference:

 

[sarimento1]

did you consider the long-handled shavemac:
http://www.shavemac.com/products/Shaving-Brushes/our-great-ones/Shaving-Brush-hand-bound-silvertip-faux-ivory-280.html

it's a bit more than your budget but in the same general range.
i have one of their recent brushes and can attest for their great quality.
the hair is impeccable, very soft at the tip yet firm for lathering. the knot structure is extremely detailed and tight.
i tend to use it even more than the kent bigboy.

 

[mistercitizen]

+6 (or whatever) on the Kent BK8. It's right in your price range. Perfect bowl latherer. A truely unique brush experience.

Ben

 

[brucered]

did you consider the long-handled shavemac:
http://www.shavemac.com/products/Shaving-Brushes/our-great-ones/Shaving-Brush-hand-bound-silvertip-faux-ivory-280.html

a little over? It comes in around $170 shipped, which is well over his budget

 

[texaninkc]

Another vote for the BK8 but it comes with a caveat. Only get it if you only plan to bowl lather. Once I got into face lathering I stopped using my BK8. The problem for me was that a good face Lathering brush was also good in a bowl. And although you can face lather with a BK8 it's not as good as other brushes for it.

So if you only plan to bowl lather the Bk8 is THE brush.

 

[brucered]

Another vote for the BK8 but it comes with a caveat. Only get it if you only plan to bowl lather. Once I got into face lathering I stopped using my BK8. The problem for me was that a good face Lathering brush was also good in a bowl. And although you can face lather with a BK8 it's not as good as other brushes for it.

So if you only plan to bowl lather the Bk8 is THE brush.

funny, i enjoy mine for face lathering as much or more then bowl lathering. it picks up soap no problem, and is a joy to use. circular motion to apply, then finish with paint/slapping strokes.

i face lather with it regularly and have no issues

looks like the BK8 is taking a commanding lead...actually, i haven't seen any other $120 suggestions.