It is the same for me. Although I could probably use the Razorock Plissoft daily if I wanted to.
Face lathering with Simpsons Duke is not "correct use"?
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Yes, that Razorock Plissoft brush is probably soft enough if used with care. My wife has stolen mine. Now I han an excuse to get another one
Scrubbing my face with Simpsons synthetics gave me a bad rash at first. All gone after a couple days over-the-counter cortisone cream. But using painting motions only as recommended by Simpsons, I can face lather as much as I want with the Chubby2 synthetic with no problems.
If anything I find the synthetic brushes produce a higher quality lather more quickly and consistently than badger brushes.
If anything I find the synthetic brushes produce a higher quality lather more quickly and consistently than badger brushes.
Not aiming for a BBS shave everyday helps as well.
A heavy handed circular motion (i.e. mashing the brush on your face) is never healthy for a natural hair brush, irrespective of who makes it. However, lathering with a circular motion while sensibly splaying the knot is absolutely fine.
Took a picture of on of the little paper sheets that come with Shavemac brushes.
I attach it here so you can see they recommend using light pressure on the soap and load with circular movements.
Translate foam (German Schaum) to lather (German Schaum).....
I have asked Bend to send me a few that I will include with my brushes using a Shavemac knot.
I attach it here so you can see they recommend using light pressure on the soap and load with circular movements.
Translate foam (German Schaum) to lather (German Schaum).....
I have asked Bend to send me a few that I will include with my brushes using a Shavemac knot.
I make lather using circular motions , if I ever have a problem with any of my gear I assume full responsibility and would pay out of my own pocket to have another knot sent to me etc. I would never hold the company responsible and I find it reasonable they are warning their customers this ahead of time. The main thing is for me to enjoy my brush to the fullest of my ability , it’s a tool after all.
So, to those that paint with their Simpson, you do no circular motion at all? Not in a bowl, mug, or on your face? Just back and forth in your chosen direction?
Just verifying that this is both what you do, and that it works. I already shaved today, but there is hope for tomorrow....if I do not forget.
I have a Trafalgar T1, and so far I have disregarded its painting instructions with no ill effects. But I am willing to try it differenty.
Just verifying that this is both what you do, and that it works. I already shaved today, but there is hope for tomorrow....if I do not forget.
I have a Trafalgar T1, and so far I have disregarded its painting instructions with no ill effects. But I am willing to try it differenty.
I have unknowingly been abusing my T3 daily for the past 4 years. It’s my only brush. Aggressive loading, excessive splaying, daily face lathering etc. It’s held up wonderfully.
^^^ +1 ^^^
I'm with @CoreyWoodmancy , I even read the little piece of paper that came with my Duke 3. Brush is doing just fine and I love face lathering with it.
