Man-U Synthetic brushes - a question.

[Roefisher]

Hello folks,

I'm trying to understand synthetic brushes a bit more before buying one for a friend who will not use animal hair. I have read the reviews and have decided on either a Mühle Silvertip Fibre or a Man-U.

I can't really see the answer to this from what I have read so.... what are the differences between the Premier brush and the DB Premier brush?

Thank you,

Mark

 

[Roefisher]

The name is Men-U, not Man-U.

I was getting mixed up with a football team, as you do. Sorry

Mark

 

[itsmedave]

The Men U brush is a bit scritchier and doesn't make lather as easily as the Muhle's do. If I'm not mistaken, I believe the Muhles are a bit cheaper as well.

 

[Roefisher]

The Men U brush is a bit scritchier and doesn't make lather as easily as the Muhle's do. If I'm not mistaken, I believe the Muhles are a bit cheaper as well.

Hello Dave,

Thanks very much for the help.

Do you happen to know the differences between Men-U's Premier and DB Premier brushes?

Mark

 

[Mandina]

I have both a Men-U Premier and a Muhle HJM black fibre (but not a silvertip fibre). The Men-U is indeed likely to be much scritchier than the Muhle silvertip. In addition, the Men-U is a re-branded Omega--at a price of about $30+ more than the Omega equivalent! If you check out the Omega brushes at Connaught Shaving, take a look at the synthetic brushes in the 20 GBP price range: these will be (more or less) equivalents of the Men-U Premier at a much cheaper price (including with shipping), and mostly with better handles. Connaught also has excellent prices on the Muhle synthetics, silvertip and black fibre. The Men-U Premier brush performs well, IMO, but as a newbie my purchase of it, rather than a much cheaper Omega equivalent, was my big newbie goof.

 

[Roefisher]

I have both a Men-U Premier and a Muhle HJM black fibre (but not a silvertip fibre). The Men-U is indeed likely to be much scritchier than the Muhle silvertip. In addition, the Men-U is a re-branded Omega--at a price of about $30+ more than the Omega equivalent! If you check out the Omega brushes at Connaught Shaving, take a look at the synthetic brushes in the 20 GBP price range: these will be (more or less) equivalents of the Men-U Premier at a much cheaper price (including with shipping), and mostly with better handles. Connaught also has excellent prices on the Muhle synthetics, silvertip and black fibre.

That's interesting to hear about the Omega link. The clear/gold one appeals to me as being an attractive choice for a gift! I'll check them all over first, though.

Thanks for the help, Mandina.

Mark

 

[Mandina]

Best of luck!!!

 

[itsmedave]

Hello Dave,

Thanks very much for the help.

Do you happen to know the differences between Men-U's Premier and DB Premier brushes?

Mark

Mark apologies. I've never heard of a DB Premier. I had the Premier and enjoyed it but PIF'ed it here. I still think the Muhles are closer to real animal hair brushes than any other synthetic.

 

[GDCarrington]

From my experience you should go with the Muhle over the Men-u.