Is there any hope?

[dushea]

I started this journey about 4 months ago with a pure badger Vulfix (quintessential 'starter' brush). Initially I preferred bowl lathering over face lathering, so I ordered a boar SOC and a Kent BLK8 and figured that's all I would ever need. One thing led to another, I got a shave stick for travel, which opened the door to face lathering. I've started to prefer face lathering now, and although I love the SOC and Kent brushes and definitely enjoy face lathering with them, they don't seem to be the perfect fit.

So here I sit...pondering what face lather brush I will buy next, bringing my collection to 4 brushes. Will my hunger for brushes subside with a custom RV? A Duke 2 in best? WHEN WILL IT END!?!?!?

 

[Mike H]

I am not sure it really ends, but settles to a quite hum in the background. A Rudy Vey with a TGN finest is a great idea!

 

[inspiringK]

I am not sure it really ends, but settles to a quite hum in the background. A Rudy Vey with a TGN finest is a great idea!

^^This sounds about right.

I have seen some brush collections that really get out of hand - seriously out of hand - should have had 10 or 11 interventions by this time bad - but I get the impression most settle down a bit. I have reduced my brush collection down to 4 and expect to add just one more to the mix. I have settled in on what specs I enjoy and have removed the excess.

 

[celestino]

There is no end, my friend.
Look into the Wet Shaving Products 2-band brushes. They are fantastic hair for their price, especially, the Stubby 2-band Finest.
Great backbone, very dense, and extremely soft tips. Good luck.

 

[Useless shaver]

I started this journey about 4 months ago with a pure badger Vulfix (quintessential 'starter' brush). Initially I preferred bowl lathering over face lathering, so I ordered a boar SOC and a Kent BLK8 and figured that's all I would ever need. One thing led to another, I got a shave stick for travel, which opened the door to face lathering. I've started to prefer face lathering now, and although I love the SOC and Kent brushes and definitely enjoy face lathering with them, they don't seem to be the perfect fit.

So here I sit...pondering what face lather brush I will buy next, bringing my collection to 4 brushes. Will my hunger for brushes subside with a custom RV? A Duke 2 in best? WHEN WILL IT END!?!?!?

Just two words: NE-VER.....

Welcome to the wonderful realm of brushdom!

 

[WVUfanMG]

Deruitem, another board member, just made two custom brushes for me and did a fantastic job. Check out my thread "My two new additions..." They both have TGN knots and the small one is a great face latherer.

 

[ouch]

Is there any hope? Sure.

 

[nano]

Resistance is futile!
But you can always try the cheap reliable Omega 48...

 

[Eeyore]

Resistance is futile!
But you can always try the cheap reliable Omega 48...

And that is the only brush you'll need ... Omegas are very good brushes, especially the ones with a wooden handle!