Here is a nice brush by RazoRock for only $18.00. It has a 24mm knot. I have these and very nice to use.
Please recommend a decent, cheap synthetic brush.
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Mike, you have an embarrassment of richs here. I've used many of these brushes, they are all top notch.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
For a decent and inexpensive synthetic brush, I would also recommend the Stirling brush that @Vulcan Bubbles pictured in post #6 of this thread. It was my first synth & I still use it often.
I’ll third the Stirling 2-band. Really pleased with mine; great looker and performer for the money.
Synthetic 2-Band Brush - 24mm x 56mm
Product Description Our newest addition to our synthetic brush lineup! This black and white synthetic 2-band knot has super soft bristles but enough backbone to perform flawlessly. Lathers like a champ! Total Brush Weight: ~85g Total Brush Height: ~4.375in Knot Diameter: 24mm Knot Height: ~56mm...
I have two Simpson Trafalgars and two Razorock plissofts and like them both. The RR plissoft brushes are bit less expensive and perform very well for a $15 brush.
Razorock Plissoft, aka the Bruce.
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I have two Yaqui brushes that are so good I gave away a badge and put away a boar brush. I have a 24mm tuxedo and a 22mm plissoft Cola a wet shaving shop owner I bought them from regularly uses the Cola. I think it is discontinued but still available. The red handled tuxedo tips are very soft and there is just enough backbone both are very inexpensive at less than $15. I like them enough that I have ordered a Yaqui 30mm barber pole.
Yaqui 28mm or Phoenix StarCraft 24mm are excellent if in your budget.
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements gets a lot of good reviews. I know some people who have their brushes and swear by them. I'm tempted by the Atomic Rocket with the larger handle, myself.
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@Mike Williams, you won't find cheaper and it is my favourite synthetic brush. Can be found new for well under US$5 including shipping on AliExpress.
www.badgerandblade.com
ZY (Chinese) Pure Badger - Synthetic
A Chinese generic brush sold under different Chinese brand names. An economical brush that pulls its weight far beyond its cost.
www.badgerandblade.com
I’ve had 4 PAA brushes and gifted or sold all but the Rocket.
My favourite is the Boti motherload from AliExpress. It is a very soft brush. As one review says 'like brushing your face with a kitten '.
Do you have any criteria you want from the brush? Size, backbone, scritch, etc?
Do you have any criteria you want from the brush? Size, backbone, scritch, etc?
My lone synthetic is an Atomic Rocket. My wife uses it too.
Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
Yaqi make some decent cheap brushes if you don't mind the wait, the Purple Haze and Evil Zebra are my favourites. I am in Europe and since the import tax went on Yaqi brushes aren't that competitive any more. The Simpsons Trafalgar range are excellent and won't break the bank, but after trying a Muhle STF (unfortunately a much more expensive brush) I have come to appreciate how well a high end brush can perform.
A slightly higher option is to go to AP Shave Co. and buy a handle from the scratch and dent and then pick out a knot. Andrew will set it for you, but don't forget to select this free option. I got one from there and it was not a lot more than a Yaqi. I think the handle was $6.99. Then you add in whatever knot that you want.
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