Need advice- second brush

[Cricket1]

I've been wetshaving for 6 months, and have been bowl lathering with the Omega B&B Boar brush only. Recently I tried face lathering with Arko, and really enjoy it. All the time I've had the Omega, the handle seems a bit small. My hands aren't huge, but... Anyway, I'm thinking about a badger, with a good sized handle. Mostly for face lathering, but should still be good for the scuttle too. Handle material or color don't really matter. I use mostly soaps/ croaps. Budget is $50 or less.

I've seen the Edwin Jagger in Best Badger, would it be a good candidate? Or go with a Whipped Dog Best Badger 22mm with the Firehouse handle? Or something else completely?

Thoughts?

 

[gus1942]

$65 will get you a Simpson Colonel X2L. Really good brush.

 

[Jarick]

If you go Whipped Dog, I'd go at least 50mm with that knot size. My 24mm x 45mm feels too short but I really like even the "cheap" handle and the brush is really nice.

 

[flyingfool]

I am new but I just bought a Best badger brush by Parker. Amazon had it for $38 plus free shipping if premium member. It is white porcelain with chrome bottom. It is pretty big and heavy at least I think. May want to check it out.

Here is the link to the one I got:http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Safety...1374373233&sr=8-8&keywords=badger+shave+brush

 

[sgtd]

Talk to one of our local vendors here and have them make you one. That way you get exactly what you want. If you're not sold on a badger, get a Semogue Owner's Club (SOC). It's an awesome brush and will come in under your budget.

 

[skykieran]

Good info! Im looking to get a new badger as well!

 

[musicman1951]

If you're not sold on a badger, get a Semogue Owner's Club (SOC). It's an awesome brush and will come in under your budget.

+1

 

[ironfist]

+1

+1 i love mine!

 

[Cricket1]

Talk to one of our local vendors here and have them make you one. That way you get exactly what you want. If you're not sold on a badger, get a Semogue Owner's Club (SOC). It's an awesome brush and will come in under your budget.

Ok which vendors do you recommend?

 

[EloquentRune]

I'm in a very similar boat to the OP when it comes to finding a second "quality" brush. I love my B&BE Boar Brush, but I'd really like to try out a Silvertip badger to see if I like the difference. The only other brush I have is a Shea Moisture 100% badger brush, but it has zero density when it comes to bristle count and is VERY scratchy compared to my boar brush. I mostly face lather, but I am teaching myself to bowl lather. My soaps of choice are MWF, Mikes, Tabac, and C&E. I have a C&E cream, but I've never tried it.

I really don't want to spend more than $75 US dollars, and I'm not much of a fan of buying used brushes.

 

[Galhatz]

Shavetools offers the limited edition Semogue SOC 2012 mixed knot for fifty bucks.
The handle is extremely comfortable and the knot is excellent.

 

[EloquentRune]

Well my dilemma is over! I just had a wonderful experience with Larry at Whipped Dog over an email conversation where he quickly answered my questions about the loft and tips on one of the brushes I was considering. Fantastic customer service even on a Sunday evening. I'm very excited for my future brush.

 

[BlenheimBadger94]

I would definitely look into Simpsons! Even the less expensive, I would argue, are far superior to the rest of the brush world!

http://www.shaving101.com/index.php...he-anatomy-of-the-simpsons-shaving-brush.html

 

[hawklet00]

Whipped dog firehouse silvertip. Id go for the 24 or 22mm brush. Cant go wrong

 

[Cricket1]

Gus-

Thanks, it looks as if the Simpson Colonel X2L is exactly what I'm looking for.

Anyone have other thoughts on it? Or how it compares to the Edwin Jagger in Best Badger?