I started DE shaving and brush lathering back in August, and I am starting to feel like I finally "get it" when it comes to lathering. I feel I can produce good, slick lather with both creams and soaps on a fairly consistent basis. Now that I know, for sure, that I will be sticking it out with brush lathering, I think it's time to invest in a better brush.
I currently have the cheap VDH boar brush (sitting in a cabinet, unused), and a Tweezerman badger brush (my every day brush). I also bought the C&E travel brush by Edwin Jagger, and although I liked it, the knot was just too small for me, and I traded it for some TOBS cream. I am looking for something that is going to be better quality than the Tweezerman, with softer hair, but a similar knot size. I don't really need anything bigger than that.
I do all of my lathering in a bowl, and I'd say it's about 50/50 between creams and soaps. Not looking for anything opulent, just a good, all-purpose brush. I'd like to keep the price somewhere around $50, if that's possible. Any and all suggestions welcomed...thanks!!!
I currently have the cheap VDH boar brush (sitting in a cabinet, unused), and a Tweezerman badger brush (my every day brush). I also bought the C&E travel brush by Edwin Jagger, and although I liked it, the knot was just too small for me, and I traded it for some TOBS cream. I am looking for something that is going to be better quality than the Tweezerman, with softer hair, but a similar knot size. I don't really need anything bigger than that.
I do all of my lathering in a bowl, and I'd say it's about 50/50 between creams and soaps. Not looking for anything opulent, just a good, all-purpose brush. I'd like to keep the price somewhere around $50, if that's possible. Any and all suggestions welcomed...thanks!!!
