Saville Row

[craig87c]

My first brush was a QED Select 20mm Best Badger. Lost it, unfortunately. Because of the quality of the brush and Charles' respect for my dumb questions, I want to continue my business with him. I'll be getting a Saville Row silvertip brush from SWMBO as a combo Valentine's Day/anniversary gift.

I want something larger than the 20mm, so I'm thinking either the 3824 (Brush Wars Winner) or 3226 (long handled version). I use mostly soaps lately, but I switch back and forth depending on the day honestly. Been face lathering lately, but that also changes. I use a DB Brush Scuttle also. Any thoughts or ideas on why I should ask for a certain one? I'm leaning towards the 3226 because of the larger size and the long handle.

 

[kooshman7]

I don't do a whole lot of face lathering, but I know there are many that say using a larger brush is hard to face lather with, but there are some that say it doesn't matter. It's really just YMMV.

I know that recently the Savile Row brushes have had their loft reduced a bit, and I thought that my 3824 with the longer loft would be a bit on the floppy side but it isn't. Not the densest brush I have, but it has good backbone, and it lathers like crazy! Does very well with soaps too. The SR's have a deceptive quality to them. Thinking I would have a second brush of some kind to keep my 3824 company.

I say that you go with your gut feeling. I was greatly surprised with my 3824 and it has the same loft as the 3226, and if you want a longer handle and a bigger knot, then go for it!

 

[DanOK]

I have a QED Select Pure in 24mm and a Savile Row 3124. Oddly enough the Pure feels a little larger on my face which I enjoy. I too am thinking of the 26 as my next purchase. I seem to like a little larger footprint. Please let us know which brush you decide on and how it performs.

 

[Left Coast DJ]

I face lather with a 3824 and it's fantastic!

 

[momo360]

Don't forget Charles also stocks Savile Row Bests and Pures. As a fan of the pure hair, I can tell you: the bulb headed 3824 in pure is a fantastic brush.

 

[huntmol]

Savile Rows are fantastic brushes. My favorite is the SR3120

 

[gister]

I want something larger than the 20mm, so I'm thinking either the 3824 (Brush Wars Winner) or 3226 (long handled version). I use mostly soaps lately, but I switch back and forth depending on the day honestly. Been face lathering lately, but that also changes. I use a DB Brush Scuttle also. Any thoughts or ideas on why I should ask for a certain one? I'm leaning towards the 3226 because of the larger size and the long handle.

IMO 3226 is too big for DB Brush Scuttle, XX24 will fit closely, maybe 1.5 size DB Scuttle with new brush.

 

[craig87c]

IMO 3226 is too big for DB Brush Scuttle, XX24 will fit closely, maybe 1.5 size DB Scuttle with new brush.

Oh great, feed the AD's . I was actually thinking that with this large of a brush, a regular sized DB scuttle might work as a brush scuttle.

 

[rsp1202]

The SR3120 was also my favorite; it was the slightest bit firmer than the larger brushes with their longer lofts. Now, with shorter lofts as standard throughout most of the line (?), I've a hankering to go up in size and try the 3122. If that doesn't work out, back to the -20.

 

[craig87c]

The SR3120 was also my favorite; it was the slightest bit firmer than the larger brushes with their longer lofts. Now, with shorter lofts as standard throughout most of the line (?), I've a hankering to go up in size and try the 3122. If that doesn't work out, back to the -20.

Same reason I want a larger brush- the shorter loft looks interesting to me!

 

[kooshman7]

Urgh brushes, brushes, brushes! I got SBAD bad!

 

[Greyfox]

I have the SR 3824 and it really is all the brush I need. Handles both soaps and creams in expert fashion.

 

[craig87c]

SWMBO is ordering today- any last thoughts or opinions? I really can't go wrong with either!

 

[kooshman7]

Just say go with your gut feeling on the best one!

 

[cmiwa]

SWMBO is ordering today- any last thoughts or opinions? I really can't go wrong with either!

I've had the SR 3824 for just a few months and it went back in rotation this week with Pen EF yesterday and Tabac today. It just feels right. Love it!

 

[craig87c]

She finally ordered!

A brand new 3226 is enroute to me as we speak

 

[Antique Hoosier]

She finally ordered!

A brand new 3226 is enroute to me as we speak

After a few lathers with your SR 3226, we would love a review of sorts. Having never owned a Savile Row I will be interested in your observations. Most of the gentlemen here at B&B who own them love them.

 

[craig87c]

After a few lathers with your SR 3226, we would love a review of sorts. Having never owned a Savile Row I will be interested in your observations. Most of the gentlemen here at B&B who own them love them.

Will do! Might take a while to get here though