Is Whipped Dog the answer?

[blindmouse]

I know there are tons of threads with this sort of topic. But figured I'd ask.

I have a Berkeley in best, and a Semogue 1305. Great face latherers, and the Semogue tackles a bowl pretty well too.

But I want something really luxurious without breaking the bank. Not a fan of scritch, and want something really soft, with a larger knot.

I've read a lot, but would a whipped dog 24 mm silvertip fit this bill?

Some day I'll be able to afford a Kent. But I'm also house shopping. That's a topic for a different forum.

Cheers!

 

[Soldierdan]

I have a WD 26, and its a good brush, not my favorite, but definitely worth the money. If you decide to go an alternate route, try the omega silvertip badger brushes. I honestly like it more than my Simpsons. Good luck with the search!

 

[Ollie4ISU]

I have a WD 24 and a Kent BK8. I use both regularly. Both are super soft, but the Kent is more dense so it feels different. It is also much larger so it really isn't a direct comparison. In my opinion, the Whipped Dog is a great option, especially when budget is taken into account. I would buy another Whipped Dog in a minute if the need were to arise.

 

[Big Jim]

+1 for Whipped Dog Silvertip. It's the best bang for the buck out there.

 

[Chadao]

Whipped Dog Silvertips are indeed soft. If I had it to do over, though, I would have less loft in my brush. The Firehouse handles are terrific.

 

[Dantheman]

I have a WD 24mm with resin handle. I have ordered a 30mm resin with loft set-to 50 for face lathering. Also picked up a 24mm Firehouse handle as they were already made and available on the site. Should arrive on Saturday. Really great knots.

 

[Starkicker]

If you choose to go with WD and face lather, do yourself a favour and get the loft lowered. I have a WD at standard height and while I can face lather with it, it's akin to rubbing a big fluffy cotton ball on your face. Feels nice but is too soft and floppy.

 

[keithmax]

I have WD30 and a Kent BK8. Both are great soft brushes and the WD is very dense. I have in a firehouse handle and would buy it again.

 

[Chadao]

+1

If you choose to go with WD and face lather, do yourself a favour and get the loft lowered. I have a WD at standard height and while I can face lather with it, it's akin to rubbing a big fluffy cotton ball on your face. Feels nice but is too soft and floppy.

 

[Ollie4ISU]

My whipped dog is set deeper. I completely forgot about that. I would recommend it as others have stated

 

[Chadao]

+1

If you choose to go with WD and face lather, do yourself a favour and get the loft lowered. I have a WD at standard height and while I can face lather with it, it's akin to rubbing a big fluffy cotton ball on your face. Feels nice but is too soft and floppy.

 

[blindmouse]

Interesting. I was actually thinking of this brush as more of a bowl latherer... my Berkeley does a pretty good job of face lathering.

Would you still recommend getting it set down a bit deeper than normal?

 

[Kev Kev]

I have a deep-set 30mm WD Silvertip that works wonderfully for bowl-lathering. Plush, soft on the face. Luxurious.
Compared here next to VDH, Semogue & Omega boars:

 

[Jtokle]

I have a WD Silvertip, and it was my only brush for a long time. I didn't quite realize how great it is at lathering until I started breaking in my new Semogue 1305. I had the loft lowered on mine, and I face lather soaps and bowl lather creams with it. It is absolutely fantastic at lathering, and it's very soft. Would recommend if you want an affordable badger brush.

 

[Big Jim]

Interesting. I was actually thinking of this brush as more of a bowl latherer... my Berkeley does a pretty good job of face lathering.

Would you still recommend getting it set down a bit deeper than normal?

I bowl lather and ordered my 30 mm Whipped Dog Silvertip without setting the knot so I could set it myself. I added a spacer and set it at 58 mm loft and it works great for me. The brush works OK with my Old Spice mug, but it works better with a larger mug.

 

[blzrfn]

I have a 30mm WD Silvertip set at 55mm loft and it works for face lathering, but because it is SO big I prefer to build the lather in a bowl then apply to my face. It is a great combination of soft and just enough backbone to be used for anything I've thrown at it.

 

[Stol3n]

can't go wrong with a Whipped Dog.

 

[freeze205]

I don't have a Whipped Dog (yet) and I don't want to take anything away from their quality and price. I keep reading they are great brushes, but have you considered a synthetic brush?
I have a Muhle synthetic and if you want a soft feeling on your face, I'd say nothing beats it! Nothing in my den comes close to it in softness and face-feel.

 

[numerounoo]

can't go wrong with a Whipped Dog.

+1 and his amazing after sales service !!

 

[blindmouse]

I decided to get a whipped dog 24, not set down. Just the normal loft. I know it's pretty common to get it set down, but I've never actually experienced a floppy brush. We'll see. Either way, I'm pretty excited to give it a shot.

freeze -- Have never really thought about a synthetic to be honest. Maybe some day.

Thanks for all the advice!