Ladies what is a good brush to give my girlfriend to start out with

[mankini]

I am introducing my GF to DE shaving this Christmas.
I already have for her two Lady Gillettes to try and will pick up a few shave sticks (Mamma Bear Sue says most women gravitate to shave sticks).
I have a full assortment of blades for her as well.

I just need to figure out which brush to give her. I was thinking about giving her my Vulfix 2235 but for soaps and leg lathering it may be a bit to floppy unless she uses a cream. Do you think the B&B 2009 LE would be a good score or something with a little larger diameter bloom would be best?

What do you gals think? Guys if you know something this question is open to you too!

Recommend a brush for her please.

Thanks

 

[tweedcab]

I have narrowed down the upgrade to my wifes's current brush. I'm going to go with a Rooney 1/2 based on the loft being average to low at 49mm which should give her some scrubbing ability and also based on the knot size of 24mm which should assist her in getting the lather down quicker over a larger area vs. the 21mm knot she has now. (Disclaimer in case SWMBO reads this: This "larger area" is simply in contrast to the "smaller area" of her face) If I really wanted to splurge I'd get the Stubby 2, but when she shakes the brush she has now it can sometimes mimic a fastball into the glass shower doors. I'd rather go a little less expensive should this/when this happens with the Rooney.

 

[goose]

I would think a larger looser knot would be best since there is a lot more area to cover on a woman's legs than a man's face. It would also be luxurious than a scrubby dense brush.

Clint

 

[Bertilak]

Might I suggest (pretend I am one of the "ladies" for a moment) that something with a longer handle might be more convenient? Is this not why the "Lady" Gillettes have longer handles?

Maybe a style 3. Or even better: http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/product.php?productid=676&cat=174&page=1

I do agree Rooney is a good brand to get.

 

[FiXXXer]

My girlfriend has a Rooney 3/2 in best badger and she absolutely adores it. I would recommend getting at least the size 2, as a size 1 is fairly small to lather up an area as large as the legs. Best badger is also just fine, anything higher end would be a waste of money, as the legs aren't nearly as sensitive as the face.

 

[mankini]

Might I suggest (pretend I am one of the "ladies" for a moment) ...

How do we know you are really a man?

... something with a longer handle might be more convenient? Is this not why the "Lady" Gillettes have longer handles?

Maybe a style 3. Or even better: http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/product.php?productid=676&cat=174&page=1

I do agree Rooney is a good brand to get.

A longer handle now that makes sense since she will be lathering the backside of the leg a longer handle may provide more real estate to grip and better control.

That Heritage Victorian is one fine looking brush.

Keep the recs comming folks

 

[Bertilak]

How do we know you are really a man?

Seemed obvious to me.

 

[jsrdrnr]

I prefer a larger floppier and soft knot. It is larger for the area of the legs which is nice. I like floppy brushes...for me it is easier to lather when using a stick. And soft, well, that goes without saying.

 

[Sueto]

I prefer a larger floppier and soft knot. It is larger for the area of the legs which is nice. I like floppy brushes...for me it is easier to lather when using a stick. And soft, well, that goes without saying.

Going by Janna's preference here, the brush I got from Penworks not to long ago might fit the bill. http://www.penworks.us//index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25_73&sort=20a&page=2

 

[Torcams]

I saw a woman's brush at AoS with an angled handle (link)

 

[joshmpdx]

 

[ryrelav]

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[ouch]

Best first brush for your girlfriend? Why, that's one of the easiest questions I ever had to answer here.

 

[Bertilak]

Best first brush for your girlfriend? Why, that's one of the easiest questions I ever had to answer here.

I'm guessing Ouch does not have a steady girlfriend.

Or soon may not, if this gets to her.

 

[mankini]

Best first brush for your girlfriend? Why, that's one of the easiest questions I ever had to answer here.

Yea I would say Mrs Ouch would banish him to the basement for a while, especially with that multi bladed contraption he forces her to use.

 

[blantyre]

Yea I would say Mrs Ouch would banish him to the basement for a while, especially with that multi bladed contraption he forces her to use.

The fiber optic cleaning solution somehow seems out of place with that other stuff.

I would recommend a BK12 for a woman - it's a large (32 mm) knot and a nice soft luxurious brush. It just happens that I have one for sale on BST.

 

[AlienorBelle]

I don't know the quality as I have not used it, but AoS makes a woman's brush with a long handle. Could be something to look at. I know it's intrigued me...

 

[jsrdrnr]

I don't know the quality as I have not used it, but AoS makes a woman's brush with a long handle. Could be something to look at. I know it's intrigued me...

Now that is indeed interesting.

 

[Unknownsoldier]

What about a custom? The Shavemac shop does one, that way you could tailor it to her, i.e. smaller handle over bigger, specific badger grade, size of knot etc. etc. etc.????

You can even have it engraved (subtle hint it's hers and not to use any of yours ;-) ).

They even do a variable one that can be both long and short etc.

http://www.shavemac.com/shop/products/Shaving-Brushes/Specials/The-Variable-Loft-Brush-22675.html

Tom

 

[AlienorBelle]

BTW, Ladies, if you want to try the AoS brush, I found it here for the same price as at the AoS site, but with free shipping.