Have I made a rookie mistake?

[jmbatule]

I just picked up a Shavemac #25 26mm Silver Tip on sale from WCS. I love my Simpson Berkley #46 but figured it's about time to start expanding my collection. I am fan of face lathering and was looking for something that performs well with creams. From what I read here on B&B and various other forums, I was looking for something with a smaller handle and a bulb shaped knot. The Shavemac was on clearance from WCS and seemed to satisfy the requirements.

The brush arrived today and it is gorgeous, but the handle is a bit bigger than what I expected (almost 3 years in and still a newbie). The handle size isn't a huge problem since I have large hands but I'm wondering if something else would better suit my needs. I'm dying to give this thing a spin the morning but it was a bit on the high end for my wallet and I'm wondering if another brush would suit me better.

Thanks mates!

 

[global_dev]

You never know until you try it.

26 is a great all around size IMHO.

 

[Mick]

You will get used to anything if you start using it every day. that is a nice brush. You should enjoy it once you get over your buyer's remorse

If you are serious about another brush, Promakeup has a 30% coupon on all Da Vinci brushes (including the shaving brushes). This makes them obscenely reasonable for what they are (under $100 for either of them).

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/348873-ProMakeupBrush-com-Sale-da-Vinci-Brushes

I have had both the 290 and 293 for a while now and they have stayed at a solid #2 position as far as ranking the best brushes I have ever owned.

 

[jazzguy]

Shavemacs are nice brushes. You should try it. You may find that you like larger handles, even if most guys prefer small ones for face lathering.

 

[Foyle]

I think you made a fantastic choice. Give it a whirl. I think you'll be vey happy with that brush.

 

[John Von Wuggz]

I use my EJ best and EJ silvertip to face lather creams. The EJ is probably my favorite, most versatile brush. It cost about $40 through WCS.

 

[VerbaVolant]

I just picked up a Shavemac #25 26mm Silver Tip on sale from WCS...

I read your post and could not find any mistakes. Are you saying that buying a Shavemac on sale could be a mistake?

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

If the handle is acceptable and the brush suits your needs, I say you have a winner.

 

[franz]

What, no pics of your terrible mistake?

 

[jmbatule]

Thanks for the input. In the end, I decided to send the Shavemac back and try out a Whipped Dog brush instead (silvertip with 20mm butterscotch handle). The Shavemac was a beaut, but a bit high for this young law student's wallet. I love my Simpson Berkley 46 but it's about time to add another brush into the rotation.

 

[cb91710]

For face lathering, make sure that WD brush is set deeper than normal.
Larry's Silvertips are wonderfully soft brushes, but at normal loft, tend to be a bit floppy for face lathering.

Best face-latherer that I have is my Simpson Emperor 2-band Super.
It's a bulb shaped knot, which I'm not a bit fan of, but it has plenty of backbone.

 

[teeitup418holes]

If it works for you and you like it, then you haven't made a mistake