Newb steps it up with a Shavemac!

[chrking]

Well I took the plunge! After hearing everybody rave about these shave macs I bought one from West Coast Shaving and got it today.

It's the model #25 with a 23mm knot (think model #177 with a slightly different handle). It looks to be about the same size as the AOS "pure badger" brush that I broke into wet shaving with, but let me tell you that's where the similarities end!

The shavemac is silvertip incredibly soft and so much denser. The shave I got today was a heck of a lot more enjoyable without the harsher AOS pure badger brush. I have to say I think I might be able to avoid the brush acquisition disorder/syndrome some have lamented about on this forum with this purchase. IMHO.....This thing rocks!

The AOS brushes (I had the one from the $100 kit) look like a good way to break into wet shaving.....but for a reasonable price I feel like I just took my game to a whole new (not to mention much more enjoyable) level!

Just thought I'd share another "satisfied Shavemac story" with you guys.

Best!

Chris

 

[mdunn]

welcome aboard, from another shavemac fan

 

[Greyfox]

Congrats and enjoy the brush.

 

[chrking]

Thanks glad to be here! Awesome forum. Between this and Mantic's videos I feel like I have a solid support group for any shaving questions that come up! BTW I just saw Mantic has a 2 new videos from his vegas trip that I have to check out on a barbershop shave! Love that guy and his "no BS approach" to shaving

 

[dpmtherrien]

Welcome to B&B.. I have a Shavemac in my rotation.

 

[huntmol]

Shavemacs are great brushes and West Coast has great prices! Enjoy it!

 

[wwp512]

I too just recently upgraded from a Vulfix best to a ShaveMac 177 SilverTip.

I will rotate these 2 brushes, It is good to have a less expensive brush to appreciated the Silver Tip, I must say!

 

[andrew98]

Congrats! The #25 is the best handle shape Shavemac makes. I know "best" is a general, anomalous term, but that's what the #25 is. I don't make the rules. That's just how it is (in my world). Here's some #25age for your consideration.

-Andy

 

[Rancor16]

From a fellow shavemac fan, WELCOME TO THE MAC SIDE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ignatius]

I too just recently upgraded from a Vulfix best to a ShaveMac 177 SilverTip.

I will rotate these 2 brushes, It is good to have a cheaper brush to appreciated the Silver Tip, I must say!

I really like the look of both of these brushes. Look like they'de makea nice rotation.

 

[vitaman]

Welcome to B&B and the beginning of SBAD!

 

[andrew98]

From a fellow shavemac fan, WELCOME TO THE MAC SIDE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[huntmol]

I really like the look of both of these brushes. Look like they'd make a nice rotation.

Agreed. I love having brushes that are sort of similar, but each stand out in their own unique ways. Makes for a very interesting rotation!

 

[inkwell]

love my shavemac #25! its def the softest brush i own, matter of fact this thread has inspired me to use it tonight. you will enjoy it immensely, but make sure you get a rooney just so you know the difference

 

[andrew98]

love my shavemac #25! its def the softest brush i own, matter of fact this thread has inspired me to use it tonight. you will enjoy it immensely, but make sure you get a rooney just so you know the difference

I definitely agree with this. I really enjoy my Rooney 1/1 Super Silvertip, and it compliments a Shavemac Finest or Silvertip nicely.

-Andy

 

[DymondCutter]

I just got my Shavemac #177 Silvertip 23mm yesterday and this brush looks very close to the #25. My previous brush was A Vulfix 2234S and I am in shock what $40 extra dollars will get you! I love the faux horn handle on mine.

 

[RCC]

welcome to B&B.
Nicely done w/Shavemac.

 

[roughneck]

Congrats on the good purchase. I went the same route as you, starting with and AOS pure and then upgrading to a Shavemac. The difference is amazing. I now have this custom beauty on the way from Bernd.

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23mm D01 knot
52mm loft
horn handle

I really like the way he provides a pic of the brush before you actually recieve it. Gives you something to drool over.

 

[chrking]

Wow ! Lots of Shavemac fans in the house! And apparently lots of rabid Rooney fans as well. I gotta think they must be kind of similiar in there awesome-ness since the loyalty for both are so strong. Guess the next two purchases with regard to my newly diagnosed "B.A.D." disease will have to be a silvertip Rooney and a silvertip Saville Row 3824. Then those three can fight it out for my love and affection. Of course I will also need to take more student loans but hey! It's worth it right ?!?

and wow! I totally agree the difference over the AOS is night and day. Not even sure I can use that brush anymore. Seems more fitting to scrubbing counters now, painting walls etc. I think the days of exfoliating six layers of epidermal cells off my face have come to an abrupt end after a couple of days with the MAC.

 

[vitaman]

Congrats on the mac! I recommend rollin a Rooney in super for your next.