Economical Silvertip for Face Lathering

[direwolf1980]

My EJ BBB is performing great, fine for bowl or face lathering. I'm considering upgrading my BBB to a silvertip for Christmas to truly enjoy a luxurious face lathering (or bowl lathering) experience.

I'd appreciate your thoughts and recommendations based on the criteria below:

Silvertip
Small (the forum seems to support this for face lathering)
Soft and Luxurious as absolutely possible, but good enough to lather...
Soaps (generally enjoy these more than creams) and
Less than $100.

I know this is a tall order. My initial thought, after perusing WCS, is the Shavemac #177 21mm Silvertip for $85. Again, your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated.

 

[TMH478]

My EJ BBB is performing great, fine for bowl or face lathering. I'm considering upgrading my BBB to a silvertip for Christmas to truly enjoy a luxurious face lathering (or bowl lathering) experience.

I'd appreciate your thoughts and recommendations based on the criteria below:

Silvertip
Small (the forum seems to support this for face lathering)
Soft and Luxurious as absolutely possible, but good enough to lather...
Soaps (generally enjoy these more than creams) and
Less than $100.

I know this is a tall order. My initial thought, after perusing WCS, is the Shavemac #177 21mm Silvertip for $85. Again, your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated.

I love my #177, but I have the 25mm. It's a great brush regardless! I have used it for the bowl and face and it is always used in my rotation.

 

[SliceOfLife]

Simpsons Duke 2 in Best maybe? A custom TGN SuperSilvertip 22mm at a low loft would be good as well.

 

[SubmarinerLV]

The 177 is a great idea and worth some serious consideration. I would also look at the Rooney 1/1 super an excellent all round brush. http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=153
As is the Simpsons Emperor series which is a very small awesome face lathering brush.http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Emperor_c_92.html
Regards Grant

 

[wimbouman]

My EJ BBB is performing great, fine for bowl or face lathering. I'm considering upgrading my BBB to a silvertip for Christmas to truly enjoy a luxurious face lathering (or bowl lathering) experience.

I'd appreciate your thoughts and recommendations based on the criteria below:

Silvertip
Small (the forum seems to support this for face lathering)
Soft and Luxurious as absolutely possible, but good enough to lather...
Soaps (generally enjoy these more than creams) and
Less than $100.

I know this is a tall order. My initial thought, after perusing WCS, is the Shavemac #177 21mm Silvertip for $85. Again, your thoughts and recommendations are appreciated.

The New Forest 2211 is only 35 GBP and a great brush.

 

[TMH478]

I also have a Simpsons Colonel and that's about a $60 brush depending on where you purchase it that works good for face lathering too. The loft is a bit short, but it seems to do the job well.

 

[SubmarinerLV]

The New Forest 2211 is only 35 GBP and a great brush.

A damn good brush too!

Regards Grant