Brush Recommendation

[Bshell]

I want to first start off by saying I own only one brush and this new acquisition will be my second and LAST brush.

I currently own a Merkur Futur Silvertip. Not a big fan of the handle, but hey it was my first brush when my father started me in this wonderful hobby 7 years ago.

I use mostly soaps (razorock, queen charlotte, but looking to add some arko). I face-lather and like the softness of the silvertip, but would like something a little more firm than the Futur. I have large hands so a bigger brush is preferred. Not a fan of the skinny handle of the futur.

I am looking for a solid all around performer that can handle soaps as well as the occasional croap or cream.


Please don't encourage SBAD as I intend this and only this to accompany my Futur.


Side question, what is the lifespan of a brush? I have 7 years of use with 1-2 shaves per week on the futur.

 

[xraygun]

Perhaps a Semogue Owner's Club 2 Band. Soft tips, lots of backbone, great ergonomic handle, very reasonable price.

 

[Triad]

Rays choice would be great if you dont like that mayby a Simpson Duke 2 or 3 in best

 

[Gingerbread]

I too recommend the Semogue Owner's Club, but in Boar.

 

[edgerunner]

T&H Rooney Silvertip 1/2 is my suggestion.

 

[k2clones29]

Simpson's Colonel is my recommendation. It is one of the less expensive Simpson's makes. Soft tips, strong backbone, and is great with all kinds of soaps. It is the only brush I use since I bought it and works with everything. I think it is excellent value.

 

[attime6]

Simpson's Colonel is my recommendation. It is one of the less expensive Simpson's makes. Soft tips, strong backbone, and is great with all kinds of soaps. It is the only brush I use since I bought it and works with everything. I think it is excellent value.

+1, the colonel is priced very well. It generates great lather from the toughest soaps.

 

[drawonme]

My last brush was a SOC. My last one before that was an Edwin Jagger finest. Before that, my last one was a Simpson Duke 1 in best. Other last ones include a half dozen Omegas, a Vulfix, a Tweezerman and a couple of customs. They all work differently, but they all work well. Good luck with that "last" thing!

 

[soda]

Perhaps a Semogue Owner's Club 2 Band. Soft tips, lots of backbone, great ergonomic handle, very reasonable price.

+1 Before I even read xraygun's response I was thinking SOC 2 band. For all the reasons he listed above—except he missed gorgeous looking.

 

[SteveWY]

I want to first start off by saying I own only one brush and this new acquisition will be my second and LAST brush.


That's funny! Who makes a pledge to buy their LAST brush? Good one!

I am looking for a solid all around performer that can handle soaps as well as the occasional croap or cream.

I will defer to some badger brush experts for their recommendations if you want to stay with a badger. If you are open to boars, almost any Semogue (especially the Owner's Club, 1305, 1800) will be fine for any cream, croap or soap.

Please don't encourage SBAD as I intend this and only this to accompany my Futur.

We won't "encourage" SBAD but we may enable an existing addiction.


Side question, what is the lifespan of a brush? I have 7 years of use with 1-2 shaves per week on the futur.

I couldn't say for sure but looking at all the vintage brushes still being used I'm guessing a knot would last many years. All the more reason to have more than one brush! (Oh sorry, there I go enabling!)

 

[Attila]

You might want to also take a look at the new Muhle Silvertip synthetics in either the 23 or 25 mm size. The 23 is said to be especially good with soaps. I have both and find both to be excellent with the 23 being a tad firmer.

 

[dpmtherrien]

Vulfix 2234 in best. A great brush that will serve you well, and it won't break the bank.

 

[Loric]

If you want one amazing brush with backbone and great softens, look into a Rooney Heritage XXL or a shorter loft M&F blond badger. They have amazingly soft tips, and fantastic backbone.

 

[Bshell]

+1 Before I even read xraygun's response I was thinking SOC 2 band. For all the reasons he listed above—except he missed gorgeous looking.

Putting an order together for soc2. Now who has dr Harris Windsor soap and soc2?

 

[brucered]

Putting an order together for soc2. Now who has dr Harris Windsor soap and soc2?

Shaving.ie they also have a very good price on the SOC 2 band

 

[imfallen_angel]

How about nothing fancy... I started with some cheap boars, but wanted to go with class, so got a couple of Silvertips.

I then saw that my local pharmacy has Omega brushes, and decided to give another boar a chance.

Hate to say it, but I enjoy the backbone it's got. While I love the softness of the Silvertips, I find that being able to work my Omega on my face with enough stiffness (backbone) to keep the hairs together so that I can control the formation and amount of lather is great, and it's turning into my favourite....

Not bad for a 15$ some brush.