Dense with Backbone Badger brush

[noahpictures]

I don't know much about high end badger brushes but I'm interested in buying a dense badger brush with good backbone for face and bowl lathering.

I know the Semogue 620 boar brush is famous for its backbone but I am interested in buying a badger brush. Price doesn't matter but obviously the cheaper the better.

Any suggestions?

 

[xillion]

You can't go wrong with a Simpson's Chubby 1 or 2. The knot is very dense and has great backbone for face lathering.

 

[Masterkova]

The Simpsons Colonel X2L is a great all-around brush that can be had for a reasonable price. Great with both soaps and creams and an excellent face latherer. The longer handle may be more comfortable for bowl lathering as well.

 

[du212]

shavemac silvertip D01 is a good choice

 

[Ignatius]

Rooney 1/1
Simpsons DUKE 2

 

[Confilo]

Rooney 1/1
Simpsons DUKE 2

And the Rooney heritage Stubby or Rooney Finest. When it comes to density and backbone is spelled Rooney

 

[huntmol]

The Simpsons Duke 2 in Best will be the best bang for your buck IMHO

 

[Fozz7769]

I agree on the Duke. However, # 3.

 

[Loric]

As much love as the Chubby and Duke are getting here, I would advise agains them if you really want to bowl lather. I love my Chubby and even have two of them, but the stubby handle makes bowl lathering difficult IMO. It can be done, but it fees as natural as turning a screw with a butter knife YMMV of coarse.

My original Shavemac D01 with a slightly longer handle felt much more natural. The D01's have more backbone than any other brush I have used, and you can get a very stiff brush with a slightly higher loft, again making bowl lathering that much more comfortable IMO.

Another option might be the Rooney Emilion three band. I have a Stubby 3 three band and the hair is wonderful. Exceptionally dense and soft, with great backbone. Again the handle issue comes up so I am suggesting the Emilion with its nice tall handle instead. This brush gets great reviews, and I have talked to several very discriminating users who like it for your stated desires.

My first two suggestion were a bit pricey so I'll throw out something more middle of the road. The Simpson Commodore in best is another great option. Dense, soft tips, and about the right size/loft to be a good middle ground brush for bowl and face lathering. I hope that helps some, and good luck with the new brush.

 

[Rudy Vey]

Shavemac D01, hands down.

 

[noahpictures]

shavemac silvertip D01 is a good choice

Shavemac D01, hands down.

I went on their site and chose the "custom" brush options, chose the handle and silvertip and I believe the price was around $100 plus shipping. It didn't mention D01 anywhere. Are all of the custom Shavemac's silvertips D01?

 

[Loric]

I went on their site and chose the "custom" brush options, chose the handle and silvertip and I believe the price was around $100 plus shipping. It didn't mention D01 anywhere. Are all of the custom Shavemac's silvertips D01?

You have to ask for a custom job on the Contact Page. When I ordered mine, I sent them an email request with the type of knot (D01 in this case), loft (If different than the stock height, but in all honest the default is perfect at 24mm), handle shape, and handle material. Bernd got back to me not to much later quoting me a price that was always the stock price for a D01 of the requested size along with any clarifications he needed. The "custom" page only offers the base three hair grades, so the use of the contact page is required.

 

[noahpictures]

You have to ask for a custom job on the Contact Page. When I ordered mine, I sent them an email request with the type of knot (D01 in this case), loft (If different than the stock height, but in all honest the default is perfect at 24mm), handle shape, and handle material. Bernd got back to me not to much later quoting me a price that was always the stock price for a D01 of the requested size along with any clarifications he needed. The "custom" page only offers the base three hair grades, so the use of the contact page is required.

How much did yours cost? What are the dimensions?

 

[Loric]

24mm x 56mm D01 was about $145
24mm x 46mm D01 two band flat top was about $170

 

[noahpictures]

Who has the best price for a Simpson Duke 2?

 

[Derty]

I'm not sure if he has the best price but Phil at Bullgoose.com is a pleasure to do buisiness with.

 

[noahpictures]

I'm not sure if he has the best price but Phil at Bullgoose.com is a pleasure to do buisiness with.

Dude every time I see your avatar it makes me laugh. Goes well with "Derty". I forget what movie that's from.

 

[Sueto]

I'd like to suggest the Simpson Emperor in a 2 or a 3. I like the two band super that I have. I use it for bowls. I like the longer, perhaps slender is a better word, handle that it has over the Chubby or Stubby. I also like it for, dare I say it, mug lathering. Great on the face too if you go that route.

 

[Ignatius]

Who has the best price for a Simpson Duke 2?

Some really good deals on the b/s/t lately. Brushes that would have gone in minutes a year ago seem to be lingering for ages and going at really good value prices.

 

[joshmpdx]

Noah, what are you using now?

is your preference for soft tips?