Hello I'm new to site and need help

[smurfups77]

I have been de shaving for about 6 months and love it. My wife says I'm obsessed with it (maybe so). I have 3 brushes and about 15 soaps mostly samples. I have 1 omega boar (hate it) 2 Simpson Berkeley (love) classic 1 new (like) only used 2 times. Want something a little bigger I've been looking at chubby 1 best and tulip. I face lather I'm l
not good at bowl lathering. Pictures next to a Berkeley would be great thank you

 

[BigJ]

Welcome!

I do not have a Berkely. My current collection includes a 56, 57, Duke 2, Classic 2 and Chubby 1. I also face lather hard soaps.

I suggest you decide whether you prefer your Berkeley or your classic. If you prefer the Berkeley, then consider a Duke or one of the fifty series. If you prefer the classic, then consider one of the chubby series. All terrific options IMO!

 

[Parjay]

I am sure you will get some good advice here, but I think you will get more responses in the brush forum: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php/7-Shaving-Brushes

If you want, we can move this thread, or you can start another if you prefer.

If I am dropping that much money on a brush ($50+) I am checking out Thater, Shavemac, Semogue, or a custom job from somebody like Rudy Vey. I've had 2 Simpson brushes, I PIFed one and kept one because it was PIFed to me, but I've had great luck with the above manufacturers.

 

[smurfups77]

I would like it moved to brush forum

 

[smurfups77]

I do like the classic but it has not bloomed yet will u post picture of classic2 by chubby 1 for size comparison. The classic 1&2 are very close in size I think. Thanks.

 

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to the forum !!

 

[Parjay]

I would like it moved to brush forum

Done and done. It would help folks if you could share a little more in terms of what you like and what your budget is.

 

[smurfups77]

To clarify with the little experice I have I like dense brushes with backbone and soft tips. I don't like big & floppy. I don't think I'll spend over $200. I use stiring, mikes natural, mystic river & barrister &mann soaps.

 

[smurfups77]

Thank you for moving it for me.

 

[Cksnffr]

Email Rudy and tell him what you like. He'll make you a masterpiece within your budget. Shavemac knot? No problem.

 

[Parjay]

Thank you for moving it for me.

To clarify with the little experice I have I like dense brushes with backbone and soft tips. I don't like big & floppy. I don't think I'll spend over $200. I use stiring, mikes natural, mystic river & barrister &mann soaps.

Check out the shavemac 2 band silvertip and the D01. Two awesome knots with good backbone and soft tips. I've never used a D01, but it is supposed to set the bar for backbone when it comes to soft tips on a high end knot.

 

[smurfups77]

I do not know Rudy or how to get his email. Where can I see pictures of his work? Thanks 2 all.

 

[Parjay]

Here is a thread that showcases some of Rudy's work, and also details how to deal with him: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/160924-Rudy-Vey-Custom-Shaving-Brushes-and-Restorations

 

[smurfups77]

Thank you I'll check that out. Does any one have a tulip 3 and a Berkeley and compare size and face feel. Picks would be great. Thanks

 

[Marco]

A Chubby 1, Duke 2, Duke 3 and Classic 2 would be perfect companions for a face latherer. Among all these I'd go with a Chubby 1.

 

[smurfups77]

Thanks Marco. How would you compare your classic 2 & chubby 1 in size & face feel?

 

[Hughies_online]

I have had quality issues with the chubby recently with too much hair loss. As a result, I would now suggest shavemac

 

[Thundert65]

Those brushes you have are all in best badger if im not mistaken, (have a Duke 2 and love it). Have you thought about some of the simpsons in super badger. They can be expensive but with a budget of $200 max im sure you could find something that would suit you.

 

[BSAGuy]

Hello and welcome. Great to have you here. Plenty of good advice above.

 

[1Vader]

Duke 3 gets my vote but if you want to try synthetics, I would recommend Maggards 24mm. Fantastic heck of a brush. Love it.