My next brush? help!
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For around $20.00 you can get a Semoque 1305 Boar Brush. Great brush and works excellent with soaps. I use mine with Williams and have never had a problem (once it broke in which didn't take long at all.)...It works great for me with both soaps and creams. I am a dedicated face latherer and it feels nice too.
Semogue boars are great!
TGN = The Golden Nib knot are also very nice.
Rudy Vey bruhses are very nice.
TGN = The Golden Nib knot are also very nice.
Rudy Vey bruhses are very nice.
Check the BST to buy and check the reviews section if your still unsure as to what will suit. A lot depands on how you lather.
I love my Semogue 1305, too. Even though it's one of my cheapest brushes, I reach for it often.
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I would really take a close look through our BST section - you can get a huge return on your dollar on a good pre-owned Badger by doing so.
You want to look for a used:
Simpson
Rooney
Shavemac
Thater
Semogue
Savile Row
You can get some decent used custom brushes as well - I just picked up a restored Ever Ready 200T with a brand new TGN Silvertip Grade A knot which measures 24/51 for a whopping $30 shipped. For $30, it's hard to beat - the knot actually costs more than I paid for the whole brush...
If you're going to spend $50+ on a badger, I would tend to stick with a used "name brand" brush - if for no other reason, their resale value is always better and in my experience, a name brand just moves a lot quicker in the event you want to sell it.
You want to look for a used:
Simpson
Rooney
Shavemac
Thater
Semogue
Savile Row
You can get some decent used custom brushes as well - I just picked up a restored Ever Ready 200T with a brand new TGN Silvertip Grade A knot which measures 24/51 for a whopping $30 shipped. For $30, it's hard to beat - the knot actually costs more than I paid for the whole brush...
If you're going to spend $50+ on a badger, I would tend to stick with a used "name brand" brush - if for no other reason, their resale value is always better and in my experience, a name brand just moves a lot quicker in the event you want to sell it.
