Going through a 'Synthetics Phase'

[GearNoir]

My synthetics “phase” has lasted over 5 years now...don’t see it going away any time soon

My current synth king:

Yaqi Rainbow w/ 26mm pony knot

 

[Atlantic59]

...I’ve got my eye on that red F400 with the 34mm knot. It must be a monster.

Eric found the red F400 somewhat larger than anticipated...

 

[Ron R]

I'm a synthetic brush user and hopefully stay that way. I have a Omega boar brush and take it out once in a while just to let myself know how spoiled I am with my current synthetic brushes. I like Razorock Plissoft and recently Yaqi synthetics that have given me very much pleasure. I just bought 3 more synthetic brushes from Yaqi sale and that should be it for a long time buying new brushes. It is nice to spoil myself with these enjoyable brushes- they might not be perfect for some folks but they are for my needs.
Bought 2 of 3 more for Christmas presents in right picture with 3 more different knots brushes on the way from Yaqi 11.11 sale.
Lathering with a brush has to be one of the most enjoyable sequences of wet shaving for me regardless what brush I use & I'm sure that goes for a lot of traditional wet shavers.

Have some great shaves! stay & think safe in these times!

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

Eric found the red F400 somewhat larger than anticipated...

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I've been having a rough day today and you are the high point of the day. You made my day. Thank you for the laugh.

 

[JCarr]

Did the same thing with this brush:
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Very opalescent handle.

Nice looking brush!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Craving Shaving Debris handle (PAA 24mm Roswell Grey Hybrid Synthetic knot)

Very ergonomic and comfortable handle.

 

[merovirginian]

Synthetics from TurnNShave have been some of my favorites i.e. Quartermoon, Fan Timberwolf, etcs.

My 26mm Quartermoon fan is the best synthetic I've experienced. To be fair, I've tried some tuxedos, a silver synth, and a synbad. But, for whatever reason, Turn n Shave 26 mm is great. It's my go-to travel/vacation brush right now as well. Uh, I've been away from the house more than 12+ hours once since March. But hey, it's my go-to! (It's also in a lovely custom handle by Viking)

 

[Timeclo]

My 26mm Quartermoon fan is the best synthetic I've experienced. To be fair, I've tried some tuxedos, a silver synth, and a synbad. But, for whatever reason, Turn n Shave 26 mm is great. It's my go-to travel/vacation brush right now as well. Uh, I've been away from the house more than 12+ hours once since March. But hey, it's my go-to! (It's also in a lovely custom handle by Viking)

26mm Quartermoon is my favorite knot as well. It doesn't get better than that. Natural hairs do feel nice but the Quartermoon does everything well.

 

[Owen Bawn]

I really like feel of a 24mm cashmere knot. I have two, but one developed a doughnut hole after fewer than 10 uses. And I'm not a masher.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

I really like feel of a 24mm cashmere knot. I have two, but one developed a doughnut hole after fewer than 10 uses. And I'm not a masher.

You mean there are donut holes in shave brushes? I thought it was either a pastry or a Medicare thing.

 

[never-stop-learning]

My 26mm Quartermoon fan is the best synthetic I've experienced. To be fair, I've tried some tuxedos, a silver synth, and a synbad. But, for whatever reason, Turn n Shave 26 mm is great. It's my go-to travel/vacation brush right now as well. Uh, I've been away from the house more than 12+ hours once since March. But hey, it's my go-to! (It's also in a lovely custom handle by Viking)

Thoroughly enjoy the Turn-N-Shave Quartermoon, Full Moon, Silver Synth and Timberwolf knots.

 

[Ad Astra]

Loving the larger synthetics lately...

AA

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201119: The Tech Hive Butterscotch Beehive (26mm Tuxedo)

 

[BigJ]

I had been using mostly badgers. My plan (started at the end of October) is to use primarily synthetic brushes for an undetermined period of time and then focus on my boars.

So, yes, when the time comes I'll start a similar thread for my boars.

Sir, you SCARE me as I could end up in the same situation!!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sir, you SCARE me as I could end up in the same situation!!

Sometimes I scare myself.

 

[Leverspro]

Mine don't get much use since I've discovered what boars are like after they are well broken in. But syths are for sure great brushes. These are mostly APShave. I quite prefer the 2Bed. I'd like to try some of the TurnShave synths.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201120
Simpson Chubby 2 in Platinum Grade Synthetic

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201121 - Broke out 'Big Red' for my Saturday shave.

RazoRock F-400 (34mm Noir Plissoft synthetic knot)

 

[Atlantic59]

20201121 - Broke out 'Big Red' for my Saturday shave.

RazoRock F-400 (34mm Noir Plissoft synthetic knot)
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I think that's the F-400 Tactical. In case of emergency, it can serve as a personal defense weapon.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I think that's the F-400 Tactical. In case of emergency, it can serve as a personal defense weapon.

it is a big beast of a brush.