Any opinions on this before I pull the trigger? Price seems good.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1TDFFQ/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1TDFFQ/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
Simplybeautiful Silver Tip
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Although I am not familiar with that brand, for roughly the same cost, I'd check out vintage blades own brand of brushes
https://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=240
here are a few threads for you to check out:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...ades-Shaving-Brushes?highlight=Vintage+blades
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...-Player-in-the-Brush-Biz-Vintage-Blades-Brand
https://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=240
here are a few threads for you to check out:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...ades-Shaving-Brushes?highlight=Vintage+blades
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...-Player-in-the-Brush-Biz-Vintage-Blades-Brand
What's the knot size on tha Simply Beautiful brush?
Those Vintage Blades brushes look very nice, and they get good reviews here. But there aren't any silvertips on that site--they are all Finest Badger (2-band). Hair quality is probably pretty similar to the silvertip, though. I'm a big fan of my Frank Shaving Finest 2-Band. BTW, it's been speculated that Frank makes the VB brushes. Dunno if it's true, though.
If you have your heart set on a lower priced silvertip and don't want to have one made, you might consider this Frank Shaving offering, which looks to be my brush (22mm knot) in a 3-band silvertip:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FS-100-Silv...624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416487ccc8
Of course, if you have your eye on that heavy chrome handle, then the Simply Beautiful might be the way to go. I'd at least find out the knot size so you arent' surprised.
Those Vintage Blades brushes look very nice, and they get good reviews here. But there aren't any silvertips on that site--they are all Finest Badger (2-band). Hair quality is probably pretty similar to the silvertip, though. I'm a big fan of my Frank Shaving Finest 2-Band. BTW, it's been speculated that Frank makes the VB brushes. Dunno if it's true, though.
If you have your heart set on a lower priced silvertip and don't want to have one made, you might consider this Frank Shaving offering, which looks to be my brush (22mm knot) in a 3-band silvertip:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FS-100-Silv...624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416487ccc8
Of course, if you have your eye on that heavy chrome handle, then the Simply Beautiful might be the way to go. I'd at least find out the knot size so you arent' surprised.
Well I will throw in one more search for you before you pull the trigger.
ACE Shaving.
http://stores.ebay.com/Ace-Shaving-Products-Shop
Now as to the brush you are looking at, it would more than likely be made by a major Chinese brush maker and sold through Simply Beautiful. It seems to be of good quality from a visual sight, but feeling is everything.
Good fortune with your choice.
ACE Shaving.
http://stores.ebay.com/Ace-Shaving-Products-Shop
Now as to the brush you are looking at, it would more than likely be made by a major Chinese brush maker and sold through Simply Beautiful. It seems to be of good quality from a visual sight, but feeling is everything.
Good fortune with your choice.
i would support what the others have said before buying the brush you mentioned. The TGN knots are also a much better option. Good luck.
I had one of their brushes and threw it away in the middle of the first use. Small knot at a high loft equated to the floppiest brush I ever used. It was so bad it was unusable. Didn't even want to PIF the *** to another member, but maybe I got a bad one. It was THIS one and it flopped so bad that the bristles went almost completely flat when wet. Definitely in the running for the worst brush I ever owned. Whipped Dog is a good economy solution, but get it set to a lower loft like 46-48 IMO.
My advice FWIW, don't cheap out on your brush, or you will just wind up disappointed and buy another one later. Either spend $60+ on a good badger (WSP Prince or Duke 2 were my personal faves), go for a high quality boar if you want to stay economical (the B&B boar at WCS for $20 is fantastic or a Semogue 1305 for $19 from Vintage Scent, but they will require some break in to reach full potential), or you can get a great Muhle synthetic for around $40-$50 from Connaught. Any of these are great brushes and one's that would last you a long time if you keep the RAD's at bay.
My advice FWIW, don't cheap out on your brush, or you will just wind up disappointed and buy another one later. Either spend $60+ on a good badger (WSP Prince or Duke 2 were my personal faves), go for a high quality boar if you want to stay economical (the B&B boar at WCS for $20 is fantastic or a Semogue 1305 for $19 from Vintage Scent, but they will require some break in to reach full potential), or you can get a great Muhle synthetic for around $40-$50 from Connaught. Any of these are great brushes and one's that would last you a long time if you keep the RAD's at bay.
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my father always told me some things were too good to be true and this seems like one of them. TO ME.
I would go with a TGN (the golden nib) silvertip grade A or regular. I love their finest knots. Superb.
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I would go with a TGN (the golden nib) silvertip grade A or regular. I love their finest knots. Superb.
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I think it's a great looking brush, but as much as I use Amazon (I have a Prime account to prove it), it is not a source I use for really high quality shave brushes.
Check out Whipped Dog brushes before you pull the trigger. They are a known quantity (and quality) brush and are less expensive. Unfortunately he is out of stock on all silvertip knots except for the 20 mm. Personally, I really like the 20 mm though. I used it on a restore and it is my most frequent "go to" brush.
GDCarrington,
what are the Ace shaving silver tip 25mm knot brushes like? I was looking at them through UK E-bay and liked the kent style handle. I know you've bought some knots so was just wondering.
what are the Ace shaving silver tip 25mm knot brushes like? I was looking at them through UK E-bay and liked the kent style handle. I know you've bought some knots so was just wondering.
Always full of surprises, Gary. Ace is a new one to me. Not only that, but you found a similar looking metal handle.
I can't argue with steering away from the Simply Beautiful, if you had a bad experience with it. But I would quibble with your arbitrary "$60" lower limit. My FS Finest Badger brush cost about $35 and it's fabulous. I absolutely do NOT regret it. Very nice badger brushes can be had for less than what Simpson sells them for. Of that, I have no doubt.
