Help picking new small brush

[Jslinger]

I just got rid of my old edwin jagger brush in favor of a wee scot. While it does do a sufficient job creating enough lather for my two passes, the second application to my face seems to be very thin. It also seems that it is too stiff to allow me to paint the lather on my face for full coverage. I have areas where there isn't a good cover of lather no matter how gently I brush.
I had considered a SR 3118, but I am worried that will be too scrubby as well.

I would like a smaller brush (knot 18-21mm) since I only do two passes and don't need a ton of lather. I also would like to spend $100 or less. Appearance of the handle isn't really an issue.

Thanks in advance.

 

[BlackBard]

Why did you ditch your EJ brush?

Inquiring minds want to know (or is it just me?).

 

[Futur]

A Simpson Special in Best Badger should suit you very well.

 

[Kmitch]

I find my SR 3118 to have backbone but with soft tips. I personally do not find it to feel scrubby in the least. Great brush, great value, and if buying from Charles at QED, a great vendor. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[Townyj]

Im considering the Vulfix 513B Pure Badger, its a 80mm brush in height, 40mm Loft and 19mm knot. Looks like a great little face latherer

Currently i am using a Vulfix 404 Bristle/Badger mix, does a great job with soaps and creams... Its quite cheap!

 

[rm71]

I have a Shavemac finest. A great litlte brush. I think the knot size is 21mm.

 

[Jslinger]

I sold my EJ brush because it was too big. I found that I had a ton of lather left over and I wanted something that I could easier control.

 

[dpmtherrien]

Take a look at some of the Rooney's and the Vulfix's at Classic Shaving.
www.classicshaving.com

 

[RCC]

A Simpson Special in Best Badger should suit you very well.

+1
An often overlooked but very nice, economical small brush.
I love mine.

 

[Sueto]

A tiny brush...
The Omega 599
http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/omega-silvertip-599.html

This was one of my first badger brushes. It was a great face lathering brush.

Comes in a boar as well, The Omega 21047
http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/omega-21047.html

 

[coughdrop]

A tiny brush...
The Omega 599
http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/omega-silvertip-599.html

How come nobody's reviewed this little guy? I can't find anything on this one...

 

[dreadpirate]

Rooney 1/1

http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=153

 

[tom myers]

I find my SR 3118 to have backbone but with soft tips. I personally do not find it to feel scrubby in the least. Great brush, great value, and if buying from Charles at QED, a great vendor. Good luck with whatever you decide.

+1 . . . The Savile Row 3118 is a very nice little brush. I use several good brushes in something of a rotation, but I find I'm inclined to use this one more than most any of the others.

Regards,
Tom

 

[DavidB]

I find my SR 3118 to have backbone but with soft tips. I personally do not find it to feel scrubby in the least. Great brush, great value, and if buying from Charles at QED, a great vendor. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Ditto. The 3118 is a fantastic choice, for all of the reasons noted above.

Dave

 

[vitaman]

Rooney 1/1

http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=153

+1 I really enjoy mine!