Lets talk Brushes , I have a Rooney and ....

[Alexbel^]

I am thinking of returning it . It is a 1/2 in best badger and has been shedding for a week but less now 3 or 4 hairs . I have come to understand that the beautiful rooney 's are wonderful in supper badger . I payed about $70.00 for mine and don't wont to spend a lot more for a super .
So I have an opportunity to get something els that might be better in this price range or there about . I would pay more for a great used brush .
I have heard that the simpson brushes hold up very well and are less scrubby ( in rooney B/B) but have v/good back bone , this is what I am looking for .
can we talk about the different characteristics of different brushes .
I am new to this hobby and think I would like a soft but not floppy brush good for soaps also fine for creams , and fit nicely in a smaller hand.
A simpson Tulip ??
or Duke ?? I think I would like a medium to smaller brush w/lots of control . I don't have a collection to try and would rather spend on one great brush .
An Edwin/J ??
Please help , Thank you .
Alex

 

[petr]

What is your budget?

You are sounding like a vulfix or Savile Row ... if you want a less expensive softer brush. There are some good values there in silver tip.

I almost always suggest a silver tip in Rooney though if you can swing it.

 

[huntmol]

Say no more - a Simpsons Duke 2 in Best sounds like it will fit your requirements perfectly.

 

[nEver-Ready]

My vote would be for a Simpsons Colonel X2L in Best. Seems to fit all of your criteria and is a great performer.

 

[Drubbing]

It's quite common for dense brushes to shed, as loose hairs come out with first uses. If it continues for another week or more, that's the time to check whether it's a dud.

A Semogue boar can be softer than Best badger, but with plenty of backbone. Budget less than half of your $70.