Brushes - Faux Horn

[brooks_bro]

Well I'm a week into my venture into the world of wet shaving - and the disorder of acquiring massive amounts of equipment is already sinking in. Thanks a lot B&B

Now, I started with the Tweezerman Brush, and It's alright, but I don't like how short it is. I have been using a mug to whip up lather, and because the brush is so short, it's just not the right tool for the job.

So here's what I'm looking for - a Mid Range Brush ($50-$60), Badger, with a faux horn handle. I really like the "horn" look, but the number of brushes out there is so overwhelming, I was hoping I could pull on the the collective strength of this group for some suggestions. I really like the way this one is styled, but the price is outrageous for what it is.

http://www.groominglounge.com/grlolihosbas.html

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[ambrose]

http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/product.php?productid=487&cat=156&page=1

http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/product.php?productid=951&cat=156&page=1

 

[Darjeeling Express]

I'm not familiar at all with the Grooming Lounge line of brushes. The brush you linked is handsome indeed. The Rooneys that Ambrose recommends above, however, are tried and true.

 

[xillion]

Can't go wrong with an EJ BBB in Imitation Light Horn.

http://www.theenglishshavingcompany...ger Best badger shaving brushes@b|0|user||26|

The silvertip is also nice:

http://www.theenglishshavingcompany...lver tip badger shaving brushes@b|0|user||24|

 

[Darjeeling Express]

You never know, the Grooming Lounge may be EJs rebranded. In fact, I thought the GLs were EJs at first.

 

[ziplepingouin]

I also like the faux horn look, I ordered this one, and am waiting for its delivery...

 

[brooks_bro]

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys! The EJ is definitely the front runner so far - although it is only best badger - would that really be an upgrade from my tweezerman? I do love the styling though.....


Wow that Muhle is sharp! Seems like a bit out of the range though....along with the two ambrose posted.

 

[xillion]

Any EJ would be a step up from Tweezerman. The EJ's have a denser knot than the TM brush.

Did you see the EJ Super:

http://www.theenglishshavingcompany...er Super badger shaving brushes@b|0|user||27|

 

[brooks_bro]

Any EJ would be a step up from Tweezerman. The EJ's have a denser knot than the TM brush.

Did you see the EJ Super:

http://www.theenglishshavingcompany...er Super badger shaving brushes@b|0|user||27|

That might be the ticket! Do you have experience with this merchant? How fast is delivery to the US?

Thanks!

 

[ironbrewer]

Or you could get real horn. I'm looking at one of these. I still haven't pulled the trigger thoughThere is a review on here.

They also have some cheaper ones.

The only thing I worry about is the knot. You can get just handles and get a knot for them as well.

 

[xillion]

That might be the ticket! Do you have experience with this merchant? How fast is delivery to the US?

Thanks!

I have ordered from The English Shaving Co. many times. Shipping is very quick and they always include some really nice Edwin Jagger samples.