Brush Expert Advice Needed...

[christhach]

Hello fellow badgers,​

I am planning my first purchase of a really fine silvertip badger brush. Oh joy! I previously had an ebay custom best badger job that I now realize is just too scritchy-scratchy on my face. For hard soaps, I already have a Semogue Owners Club boar brush, which I just, love, love, love (what a gem!!!).​

So, I'm looking for a silvertip that will be used for creams and face lathering. I'm looking for a combo of style and soft, soft, soft bristles so my unfortunately sensitive skin does not experience irritation.​

I have read on these forums that Kent, Muehle and Shavemac are among the softest. However, I am in love with some of the newest models of Omega silver tips, e.g., the Omega Finest SilverTip #6534.15 . They look like works of art!!!!​

I want to spend a maximum of $125. So, am I needlessly fretting here? i.e., no matter what brand I get, will I be satisfied and can do no wrong? Is this a silly luxury dilemna? It is $125 though....what are your sagacious recommendations? : )​

 

[Loric]

I have read that the Omega brushes are a touch floppy for some here. But they do have a reputation for being very soft.

Shavemacs can be custom made to suite your tastes if you wanted a handle with some personality. I have a couple and really like mine.

 

[Rudy Vey]

Hello fellow badgers,​

I am planning my first purchase of a really fine silvertip badger brush. Oh joy! I previously had an ebay custom best badger job that I now realize is just too scritchy-scratchy on my face. For hard soaps, I already have a Semogue Owners Club boar brush, which I just, love, love, love (what a gem!!!).​

So, I'm looking for a silvertip that will be used for creams and face lathering. I'm looking for a combo of style and soft, soft, soft bristles so my unfortunately sensitive skin does not experience irritation.​

I have read on these forums that Kent, Muehle and Shavemac are among the softest. However, I am in love with some of the newest models of Omega silver tips, e.g., the Omega Finest SilverTip #6534.15 . They look like works of art!!!!​

I want to spend a maximum of $125. So, am I needlessly fretting here? i.e., no matter what brand I get, will I be satisfied and can do no wrong? Is this a silly luxury dilemna? It is $125 though....what are your sagacious recommendations? : )​

Shavemac Silvertip, really soft, but still good for face lathering. You want not too soft hair, just soft tips. A TGN knot either a Silvertip Grade A or the new Super Silvertip would be also a good choice.

 

[christhach]

I have read that the Omega brushes are a touch floppy for some here. But they do have a reputation for being very soft.

Shavemacs can be custom made to suite your tastes if you wanted a handle with some personality. I have a couple and really like mine.

Are there any US vendors where you can order a custom Shavemac?

 

[Red Horn]

You want not too soft hair, just soft tips.

Sounds like a Simpson Two-Band Super. Would take a little while to break-in but after that tips are very supple.

 

[Vlad]

Sounds like a Simpson Two-Band Super. Would take a little while to break-in but after that tips are very supple.

I'm really doubting my two-band Tulip is going to get as soft as my three-band silvertips. If you're looking for out-of-the-box softness, I would go with something else.

 

[Red Horn]

I'm really doubting my two-band Tulip is going to get as soft as my three-band silvertips. If you're looking for out-of-the-box softness, I would go with something else.

Agreed.

Based Two-Band suggestion off of;

So, I'm looking for a silvertip that will be used for creams and face lathering. I'm looking for a combo of style and soft, soft, soft bristles so my unfortunately sensitive skin does not experience irritation.


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You want not too soft hair, just soft tips.

I too have very sensitive skin and find that my T1 2B strikes a nice balance for face lathering. Super 2B is obviously not a silvertip but thought I'd just toss it out as an alternative.

 

[beginish]

For an out of the box soft silvertip in that price range, I would recommend a Savile Row brush from QED. I have the 3824 and love it, but would recommend a brush with a smaller knot for face lathering.

 

[Vlad]

Also an EJ medium. Just sayin'. I love it for face-lathering. Just enough bloom to be really luxurious, but not too much to get lather up your nose. EJ, Muehle, Shavemac, Rooney: those are the silvertips I've tried, and any one of them I think would serve the OP just fine.

 

[MikeC]

Send Bernd an email at Shavemac.com for a custom silvertip! His brushes are amazing!

 

[Greybeard]

For an out of the box soft silvertip in that price range, I would recommend a Savile Row brush from QED. I have the 3824 and love it, but would recommend a brush with a smaller knot for face lathering.

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A 20mm or 22mm Saville Row is very soft and still has good backbone. Great all around brushes.

 

[Loric]

Are there any US vendors where you can order a custom Shavemac?

I think you can get a plain white Shavemac from a US vendor or two, but if you wanted something custom (handle style/color/materail and a custom knot size/loft/grade) then you have to email them at their web page.

 

[petr]

I've found that rooney silvertip's are very very soft out of the box. In your price range also.

The simpsons three bands are soft also. Of three band brushes I prefer Rooney.