I don’t know if I am using the right brush, I use the Edwin Jagger Best Badger Shave Brush, all I want is to make a good lather
It's a decent brush. If you're not used to it, lathering with a soap/cream and a brush takes a little practice and getting used to.I don’t know if I am using the right brush, I use the Edwin Jagger Best Badger Shave Brush, all I want is to make a good lather
I showed up on B&B with one synth brush... I now have 22: synths, badgers, boars and Misturas..... and thanks to B&B, they are all excellent. Only two clunkers I bought after just being here for a few days..... After that, I did a lot of reading before buying.If you want to change brushes but don't want to spend a lot of money then pick up an Omega Boar brush. Less than 20 bucks. They need broke in but after a couple of weeks, they get softer when soaking and become great brushes. I have a bunch of them.
If you want to buy one and be done then there are a lot of options. Maggard SHD 26mm Brush is a winner in my book. Low cost for what it is. I love that knot. Or go all out and check out Shavemac. Just be ready to spend some money.
Sometimes a brush just loses hair. It's from the knot not being made well. Or you're damaging it by smooshing it too hard.
Nothing wrong with having more brushes. It's said you need to let your brush dry completely. But if you shave every day it doesn't have time, a second brush is a good idea. Or go all out and have over 100 brushes like me. You never get tired of the same brush and it has plenty of time to dry. LOL
Genuine bristle vs. synthetic is always going to get you very mixed opinions based on personal experiences and preferences. Just know that up front. My personal opinion is that if it's the shedding that is turning you against your current brush(s) that you try synthetic. That's what I did for the very same reason years ago, and have never looked back. I have Parkers and Simpsons and they are great. I personally like them better because they perform (for me) at least just as well as the genuine bristles but they don't shed. Sounds like you're looking for one good affordable brush, so I'll recommend looking into a Parker BCSY or Simpson Trafalger T-2. Happy hunting.I want to change brush bristles since my brush somehow after 3 years of using it, it still sheds. I know I have to find a brush that works for me, but at the same, I’m not going to buy every single shaving brush out there in order to find which works for me. In conclusion, which shaving brush is best?? I’ve been looking at Synthetics, but I’m sure they’re are other ones good too!