Brush decision

[451]

i have a question for some of you B&B experts about a new brush. First, the basics...I use only hard soaps (T&H Luxury, TOBS Lavender, Trumper Almond and Kent) and only face lather. The 2 brushes I use most are a Rooney 3/2 and a Kent BK8. I am in the market for a new brush that will fill my needs and am looking at either a Rooney 1/2 or possibly a Chubby. I would also be open to a Shavemac if you deem them good at face lathering with soaps. I would appreciate any thoughts/advise as to which would work the best with soaps. I enjoy the feel of the silvertip brushes, as i also own a EJ and Kingsley in best and i find them inadequate. They just don't cut it for face lathering IMHO. I really don't have a price limit and SWMBO is fairly understanding as long as I don't go crazy. Thanks in advance for your time and your thoughts as I value your opinions very highly. Hope all have a great weekend!!

 

[Uncle Erik]

I've used a Chubby 2 for a bit of face lathering. It is a dense brush with a great backbone and superb at lathering soaps. I recommend it. I've also given some thought to a Rooney 1/2, but went with a large Beehive instead. I know the handle is polarizing, but I happen to love it. It is terrific for face lathering, but I usually give it a swirl in the scuttle.

 

[rm71]

Have you considered a Rooney 3/1 in Super? A good soaps brush for face lathering.

 

[kooshman7]

Well without knowing anything else, I would wholeheartedly recommend a Stubby 2. I got a Stubby 1 and that brush really turned me on to face lathering. That brush I really enjoy it, and can see where you all enjoy it! To note my Stubby 1 is the newer Heritage hair.

It has it's own distinctness to it, but now I really am hankering to try a Stubby 2 with the old 3-band. I've found that the large Rooney's, the threes, are just too big. With how dense they are I think of them 2mm bigger than they say the knots are, but that's just me.

Got some others I should try doing it with as well to see how that works, but just haven't gotten to it. Okay enough of derailing.

I say the Stubby 2 because you seem to like a bigger brush if you have a Rooney 3/2 and a Kent BK8. But are you looking to experience a smaller brush? Shavemacs are excellent brushes as well so definitely don't rule them out. You can ask Bernd to help guide you too making that special brush, plus it is made to your specifications! Plenty of fine brushes out there.

You could also venture into the world of boars if you're game for that. Many individuals love their boars for face lathering.

And lucky fellow for having an understanding SWMBO!

Edit:

Thought I might post a picture of a few brushes that others/I think would work for face lathering. Hope it helps!

 

[451]

Have you considered a Rooney 3/1 in Super? A good soaps brush for face lathering.

I considered the 3/1 but went with the 3/2. It is an excellent face lathering brush. I'm really looking for somethng with a little shorter loft (though I'm not sure 2-4 mm makes that much difference) and something with the backbone needed. I love the Rooney thus the 1/2 consideration, but I have read much about the Chubby 2 as an excellent face lathering brush. Mainly just looking for some more experienced shavers to kick in their thoughts. Thanks so much!!

 

[inkwell]

first, imma preface this by saying im not that experienced. But, in my short time i definitely have tried to use several different types of brushes. Im gonna have to vote for the chubby in super badger or 2-band, (i have the super badger). Its just a wonderful brush, especially for face lathering: dense as heck, soft tips, and comfortable to use. I recently got a shavemac d01 and that is great as well although i got the 20mm knot and i find it actually a little bit small for my liking, but the d01 is def an alternative to the chubby. Honestly, try both the chubby and the stubby, (i know im gonna snag a stubby as soon as they are available), and sell what you dont want here, that is what i do and it works great!

 

[451]

Well without knowing anything else, I would wholeheartedly recommend a Stubby 2. I got a Stubby 1 and that brush really turned me on to face lathering. That brush I really enjoy it, and can see where you all enjoy it! To note my Stubby 1 is the newer Heritage hair.

It has it's own distinctness to it, but now I really am hankering to try a Stubby 2 with the old 3-band. I've found that the large Rooney's, the threes, are just too big. With how dense they are I think of them 2mm bigger than they say the knots are, but that's just me.

Got some others I should try doing it with as well to see how that works, but just haven't gotten to it. Okay enough of derailing.

I say the Stubby 2 because you seem to like a bigger brush if you have a Rooney 3/2 and a Kent BK8. But are you looking to experience a smaller brush? Shavemacs are excellent brushes as well so definitely don't rule them out. You can ask Bernd to help guide you too making that special brush, plus it is made to your specifications! Plenty of fine brushes out there.

You could also venture into the world of boars if you're game for that. Many individuals love their boars for face lathering.

And lucky fellow for having an understanding SWMBO!

Edit:

Thought I might post a picture of a few brushes that others/I think would work for face lathering. Hope it helps!

Thanks for the input and I look forward to the pictures!! You are right though, i like large brushes but wonder if the shorter loft of a 1/2 or a Stubby might be better for soaps. The 3/2 is excellent. not at all floppy, but I'm kind of ready to try something different.

 

[kooshman7]

Thanks for the input and I look forward to the pictures!! You are right though, i like large brushes but wonder if the shorter loft of a 1/2 or a Stubby might be better for soaps. The 3/2 is excellent. not at all floppy, but I'm kind of ready to try something different.

Sorry don't know why that picture didn't come up. I was sure I posted it! When it comes to the brushes, you can use them all for anything. Some may think a brush is great at this while another doesn't feel so. We rely on each other's opinions. The brush may not be necessarily better for you.

 

[fishops]

Have you tried boar? I never much enjoyed face lathering until I got my hands on a Semogue...