looking for a decent badger brush

[LGall]

Hi all,
Looking for a bit of advice. Ive been de shaving for 4 weeks now and enjoying the new way of life. Everything feels right, De89, Tabac/Mitchells ect. My problem lies in my brush. I just cant get a thick lather. I've watched all mantics stuff on you tube and feel confident its my brush going flat as a pancake, churning out thin watery lather (its a £10 ebay Frank Shaving badger jobbie). I know im not using too much water, its the brush holding little soap and going flat.
Anyway, looking to buy a good mid range badger brush circa £50-60 and looking for any advice you guys can give?
Much appreciation in advance

 

[Ducati Scotty]

I'd recommend a good boar brush. Omega and Semogue offer great brushes well below your price range. Boar is a little more sturdy than badger and great for making lather.

If you still want a badger brush I recommend contacting Larry at Whipped Dog Shaving. His brushes are very nice and a real bargain. I'm not sure if shipping to the UK would be prohibitive but it's worth asking.

Scott

 

[Shutterbug57]

I prefer a two band badger as it is stiffer than a three band.

 

[deoxy4]

I'd recommend a good boar brush. Omega and Semogue offer great brushes well below your price range. Boar is a little more sturdy than badger and great for making lather.

If you still want a badger brush I recommend contacting Larry at Whipped Dog Shaving. His brushes are very nice and a real bargain. I'm not sure if shipping to the UK would be prohibitive but it's worth asking.

Scott

+1

Rule out a good boar first. I have tried both and found I prefer boar.

 

[Nadir M]

I prefer a two band badger as it is stiffer than a three band.

+1

 

[Ron Scott]

Go for the boar, a few pounds, and you'll be whipping up a nice lather in no time.

 

[Double Edge]

Go for the boar, a few pounds, and you'll be whipping up a nice lather in no time.

Yep

 

[bmilcs]

Definitely boar. The assumption is more money, better product.

I have tried quality badger hair and I still reach for boars more frequently. They are fantastic, durable and get better with use. My Senigue 620 was awesome on first use; now it feels just as good as my TGN Finest XH and has great backbone to boot.

For around $20, you can get the B&B Essentials Boar Brush which a) is awesome b) supports the forum. Or you can get a Semogue which are all wonderful. I was in your shoes only a few months ago and trust me on this one... Check out some reviews on the Semogue 1305. If you want to get the "best" boar brush available, get a Semogue SOC - aka Owners Club. It can be obtained for $35 I believe overseas.

 

[nymtber]

I got a Tweezerman badger brush off Amazon, $12 I think it cost. I picked up another here last year. I use the one I picked up here more

 

[kbee]

Definitely boar. The assumption is more money, better product.

I have tried quality badger hair and I still reach for boars more frequently. They are fantastic, durable and get better with use. My Senigue 620 was awesome on first use; now it feels just as good as my TGN Finest XH and has great backbone to boot.

For around $20, you can get the B&B Essentials Boar Brush which a) is awesome b) supports the forum. Or you can get a Semogue which are all wonderful. I was in your shoes only a few months ago and trust me on this one... Check out some reviews on the Semogue 1305. If you want to get the "best" boar brush available, get a Semogue SOC - aka Owners Club. It can be obtained for $35 I believe overseas.

+1
get a 1305

 

[Reevers]

Simpson Commodore X3 £57 direct from Simpson, I'm finding this brush to now be a power house all-rounder. It whips up creamy lather in a bowl and it feels great on your face, plus it handles both soaps and creams nicely.

 

[LGall]

Thanks for comments gents
Ive gone with kbee's advice and bought a Semogue 1305
Sounded like good advice to try a boar brush before spending £££'s on an expensive badger

 

[parapaul]

I'm going to buck the trend here - I have a B&B Essentials boar brush, and to me it feels like the loft is too high for face lathering. Superb in a bowl, however.

I'm still very happy with my EJ badger brush which was around £15 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagge...8&qid=1375872149&sr=8-5&keywords=badger+brush

But after recommendations, I now reach for either of the Muhle synthetic brushes I have. The HJM Black Fibre brush feels very much like the EJ brush, and the Silvertip Fibre is even better. Both are very soft with decent backbone, but the silvertip fibre knot is noticeably more dense.

 

[Riff Raff]

Thanks for comments gents
Ive gone with kbee's advice and bought a Semogue 1305
Sounded like good advice to try a boar brush before spending £££'s on an expensive badger

Welcome to B&B!

That is a good choice and you won't be disappointed. It may take a couple of months to get it fully broken in. But when it is, it can be as soft as a badger. I have three boar and two badger and use them all. Great quality doesn't take a lot of money.

Let us know how you get on!

 

[dieselfuel79]

I'm slowly becoming a boar fan, but the Colonel XL is a nice boar brush for the money. I can't say it's the best, but Semogue and Omega make some nice brushes for sure.

 

[Ducati Scotty]

Definitely boar. The assumption is more money, better product.

For around $20, you can get the B&B Essentials Boar Brush which a) is awesome b) supports the forum.

Forgot about the B&B brush! Made by Omega to custom specs, it is by far the nicest boar knot I've seen from them, and I've owned a few.

Scott

 

[takeshi]

Definitely boar. The assumption is more money, better product.

That really shouldn't be the case though it is in many instances. Expensive brushes tend to use rarer and pricier materials. Better and pricier are two entirely different things.

I have tried quality badger hair and I still reach for boars more frequently.

I've tried a number of boars and I prefer badgers. Each person needs to try both and decide.

 

[bmilcs]

Thanks for comments gents
Ive gone with kbee's advice and bought a Semogue 1305
Sounded like good advice to try a boar brush before spending £££'s on an expensive badger

It was my advice first hah!

 

[bmilcs]

Glad to have helped nonetheless

 

[Dave Colangelo]

Boar brushes are nice but at some point I would throw a badger in the mix. for $75 or less you can get quite a brush, and if you get something decent and dont like it you can always re-sell it here for most of what it cost you. I have both badger and boar and while I like the boar stuff I prefer my SOC silver tip badger. It has backbone but is at the same time a very soft brush and great for all kinds of lathering.

Regards
Dave