Rank brushes so I can decide!

[tob1303]

Sometimes in the next couple of months I am going to get my first high end brush...I'm a newbie that has been using a starter Vulfix 1000A, I also have an Omega and Semogue....I have a Kent BK4 in the mail....but soon I want one of the $120+ brushes because...well...when I do things I like to really do them.

So, so called experts, if you could, please rank your top five brushes (doesn't actually have to be high end price, just figured it would be)...can be multiple from same company and if you can't go up to five feel free to rank what you can. I prefer badger. Don't care about handle. I plan on experiencing everything, so I'll need something for face and bowl lathering - this doens't have to cover both...if you're number 1 is a face latherer go ahead with that. Basically...whatever your best is...let me know.

Your help will be appreciated.

 

[techdog]

This is a ranking of all the brushes I have tried. I face lather.

Rooney Super 3/1 (now the only brush I own)
Savile Row 3122 (This would be #1 of bowl lathering creams)
Rooney Super 1/1
Rooney Super 2/1
C&E BBB

 

[tob1303]

thanks Tech...Rooney seems to always be at the top of peoples lists from what I've read....and the SR brushes seem to relatively quietly please everyone.

 

[petr]

get a rooney heritage and be done with it. good luck.

 

[Greyfox]

Savile Row period.

 

[Dpflaum]

Rooney 1/1 in Super, hands down. I have sold off all my other brushes. I was really banking on getting a Simpsons, but just can't justify it when I love my Rooney so much. I think it works incredibly for both face and bowl lathering with soaps or creams. All around wonderful brush.

 

[drewmac]

Savile Row 3122 (This would be #1 of bowl lathering creams)

+1. The one brush to rule them all!

 

[texbilly]

Rooney 1/2 Finest
Rooney 3/2 Finest
Rooney Stubby Heritage
Rooney 1/2 Super

Next purchase: Rooney Emillion Heritage 2-band. Can you guess my favorite brand?

 

[DanOK]

No need to say more ....Savile Row 3122.....

 

[NavyShave]

Rooney 1/1 finest
Rooney 3/1 finest
Simpson Chubby 1 - two band
Simpson Tulip 2 - two band
Rooney 1/1 best
Can you tell I like 'em scrubby?

 

[tob1303]

Seems so far I got Savile Row 3122, Rooney 1/1 in super, Rooney stubby heritage....any more fellas?

btw...where might one shop for Savile Row?

 

[NYC-shaver]

I love my Simpson Duke 2

 

[rdeakle]

Seems so far I got Savile Row 3122, Rooney 1/1 in super, Rooney stubby heritage....any more fellas?

btw...where might one shop for Savile Row?

The Savile Rows are sold at qedusa.com.. the only place to get them. I have a Rooney 3/1 and Savile Row 3124, and its hard to rank them, they are both great brushes.

 

[tob1303]

Thanks guys...this is perfect...I really just wanted everyone to yell out there favorites so I can compile some sort of chart for myself to weigh all my options...so this just right.....keep em' coming.

 

[techdog]

Thanks guys...this is perfect...I really just wanted everyone to yell out there favorites so I can compile some sort of chart for myself to weigh all my options...so this just right.....keep em' coming.

Don't forget to check the reviews section (see link at top of page).

 

[huntmol]

My Top 3 Brushes (all tied, each has different characteristics)

- Rooney 3/1 in Finest
- Custom Shavemac D01 (21/50) in Genuine Horn
- Simpsons Two-band CH2

Simply OUTSTANDING brushes. I would recommend them to anyone.

 

[vitaman]

Rooney 1/1 in Super

 

[TravelingMan82]

I love my Rooney 3/1 in Super!

 

[drumana]

Rooney 3/1 super
Rooney Heritage Alibaba 1

I mainly use soaps and always face lather. These two brushes are the best I've had.

Good luck and have fun with your quest...

 

[beginish]

Rooney Heritage Beehive 1 (the perfect brush)
Rooney Heritage Victorian
Rooney 2/1 Super
Shavemac 177 Silvertip
Vulfix 2234 Super