Ready to make a small upgrade -- Recommend a brush under $50?

[FunkeyMonk]

So I've had two brushes so far --
1. A drugstore boar bristle brush: got me started OK.
2. A tweezerman badger brush (http://tinyurl.com/7jtebdy): got it for about $15 on Amazon. Been using it 18 months. Nicely broken in, but starting to show its deficiencies.

I'm ready for an upgrade, I think.

Can y'all recommend a nice brush, which would be a worthwhile upgrade from the tweezerman, that I could obtain for under $50? (That includes shipping/tax. I do have Amazon Prime, though)

I guess I'm looking for something softer than the tweezerman, which also does a better job lathering. (Isn't that really the whole point?)
I don't really care if it's natural or synthetic, so long as it's an upgrade.

So, thoughts?

 

[SEnSE]

The H.I.S. synthetic brush gets great reviews right now & sells for about $33 on amazon.

 

[FunkeyMonk]

The H.I.S. synthetic brush gets great reviews right now & sells for about $33 on amazon.

Can you post a link? I can't seem to find this on Amazon.

 

[SEnSE]

http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Stroke...=UTF8&qid=1338862824&sr=1-2&tag=5336612468-20

Looks like they are currently out of stock.

 

[Rodeoflyer]

I bought this badger brush on Ebay the other day for $20. The brand is Noble Shaving. It is much better than my drugstore boar brush.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Badger-Shav...673?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c835aa01

 

[Krona Kruiser]

You can get a nice Simpsons brush in best badger at WCS shipped to your door for under $55 with 10% off using BANDB as discount code.
I'd recommend:
Commodore
Case
Special in Best
Berkeley
A lot of brush for the money.

 

[Watasha]

I agree with Krona Kruiser, those Simpsons are top notch & worth every penny.

 

[AABCDS]

Semogue boar brush. I think these are very good brushes. You can get them for ~$25 shipped.

 

[JCinPA]

Your search is over. Best value for the dollar ($29 Amazon Prime free shipping) on the planet. NOT the BEST BRUSH on the planet, the best VALUE for the price. Your mileage won't vary, get one!

http://www.amazon.com/Bristle-Tortoise-Parker-Safety-Razor/dp/B003S8ITUE

 

[ImTheGluestick]

I just got a whipped dog silvertip (www.whippeddog.com) for the SO to replace his tweezerman. for $20, you get a great knot and you can figure out what size/loft you really want before you go for the nicer brush.

 

[john parker]

Suggest a Simpson Berkeley. New, or there have been several on b/s/t lately for around $40. Really fine brush.

 

[rockviper]

Suggest a Simpson Berkeley. New, or there have been several on b/s/t lately for around $40. Really fine brush.

+1 on the Berkeley (or any Simpson brush in Best within your price range)

 

[blindmouse]

I asked a similar question recently and people recommended the Berkeley in Best. They weren't wrong. Awesome brush and a huge step up from what I was using before.

 

[jsj_297]

Omega boar 10098 AND you got some extra $$$ left over for some new soaps too!!

http://www.qedusa.com/omega-omega-10098-professional-boar-bristle-shaving-brush-p-329.html

 

[tgutc]

$20 Whipped Dog Silvertip
Semogue Boar-1250 or 1350 both around $20
Above mentioned Simpsons in best

 

[Hubsche1]

I just got a whipped dog silvertip (www.whippeddog.com) for the SO to replace his tweezerman. for $20, you get a great knot and you can figure out what size/loft you really want before you go for the nicer brush.

+1. Whippeddog Silvertip is a great, inexpensive brush. Gives you a good idea of what a higher quality of badger feels like without destroying your wallet.

 

[Absolute Mustard]

Anyone try a cheap Thater?

http://www.straightrazordesigns.com...h-l-thater-series-4342-brown-21mm-fine-badger

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Anyone try a cheap Thater?

http://www.straightrazordesigns.com...h-l-thater-series-4342-brown-21mm-fine-badger

I'm all over this one. Is it too good to be true? To prickly and floppy?

 

[ThePatrician]

I was going to recommend one of the Simpsons, but it's starting to sound like going the Whipped Dog route would be the best, most cost-efficient way to go. Simpson still can't be beat, quality-wise though; I doubt anyone would argue with that. If you *DO* decide to go with the Simpson, WCS is going to be the way to go, using the discount code. Of course you can always go with Rudy Vey..... I got my custom finest for $60, and the man is pure class all the way.

 

[ShaveYourSoul]

Anyone try a cheap Thater?

http://www.straightrazordesigns.com...h-l-thater-series-4342-brown-21mm-fine-badger

Is Fine Badger just code for pure?