Synthetic brush

[Outlaw_yer]

I have non-synthetic brush...

...but, I'd like something synthetic for travel, and just to say I have one too. Suggestions? Recommendations? And to both why.

oh, I'm looking in $30-$60 price range. Cheaper is good more expensive is not.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

 

[tailoredfamcam]

I have both a Whipped Dog synthetic and a TGN synthetic knotted brush. I think they're both incredibly soft, but I like the TGN knot a bit more. The loft isn't as tall on the TGN and makes lathering a breeze. It's a bit of a lather hot, so I have to work a little to get everything out.
Other options would be a Franks Shaving Pur-Tech or a H.I.S. synthetic brush. I have a Pur-Tech on the way and I'll be sure to post a review!

 

[Teppanyaki]

Muhle silvertip fiber (2.0) or black fiber from Connaught? Significantly cheaper from them than from US/Canadian vendors.

 

[SystemaCid]

Frank Shaving synthetics are really nice.

 

[Cumberland Sausage]

The Muhle Silvertip Fibre is a really nice brush -- soft but with decent backbone. Only wish I'd got the 23mm rather than 21mm knot.

 

[Daiku]

The Muhle HJM Black Fibre would make a great travel brush for under $30. Incredibly soft, fast-drying, and a great lathermaker.

If you like more backbone, the Kent Infinity Silvertex (my favorite brush) is like a synth version of a really good boar; scrubby yet soft.

 

[countrybois]

I just ordered a Muhle Silvertip Fibre from Connaught 21mm for $45.38 shipped. Many great reviews. Consesus is that Muhle Silvertip is unlike any synthetic out there. Supposedly their proprietary blend. We shall see.

 

[Codfish]

A really nice brush at the low end of your price range ($20-$25) is the Kent Silvertex Infinity. It's very well made ans had lots of backbone. I love my Muhle V2s, and Connaught has them for under $50--but the Kent is one of shavings very best bargains.

 

[Jarick]

Yep, the 19, 21, or 23mm Muhle from Connaught would be my choice. Seems to be the best synthetic out there right now. I usually get my orders in from them around 5-7 business days.

 

[Drill Instructor]

Muhle STF 23. No need to soak it in water, is dry in a few hours. I use it for face and bowl lathering - if you use it in the face, make sure you don´t put too much water in the knot, only into the tips. Makes creamy foam and is a full-size brush - not a "travel brush" that makes you want to arrive back home where the proper brush is.

Only problem: You may also want to use it at home.

 

[Nomad1600]

I have the Muhle in a 21 and v2 fibres. Use it as my travel brush (in fact, just came home last night). I like it so much I rotate with my non-travel brushes (both boar and badger).

 

[Rothman]

I have the H.I.S and while I love it's bigger brother, the travel brush is kind of lackluster. It's just to hard to splay on the face and I noticed that it didn't quite dry completely from my last trip leaving it smelling a bit musty. I would not recommend it.

 

[ackvil]

Another vote for the Muhle syn brush. I have one in 23mm and use it as my travel brush - plus it is in my rotation.

 

[bluesman 7]

I don't have much to compare it to, but I bought a synthetic from The Body Shop for $12 at a store. $9 + shipping on line.

I bought the brush for travel, and am happy with it, though at home I usually reach for my cheap VDH boar.

 

[Mandina]

+1 on all the above about Muhle synthetics & the great prices at Connaught. The Kent sounds interesting.

 

[tailoredfamcam]

Yep, the 19, 21, or 23mm Muhle from Connaught would be my choice. Seems to be the best synthetic out there right now. I usually get my orders in from them around 5-7 business days.

Really? This is simply astounding. I was put off from ordering from across the pond due to waiting 3 weeks with my last two orders from two seperate vendors. I'll have to keep this in mind!
Thanks!

 

[NCJack]

I don't have much to compare it to, but I bought a synthetic from The Body Shop for $12 at a store. $9 + shipping on line.

I bought the brush for travel, and am happy with it, though at home I usually reach for my cheap VDH boar.

Got the same thing at their London store (with a little sample of the Maca Root cream) and both are first rate.

 

[Doryferon]

Frank Shaving-Lijun are very good synthetics
Cheap and enough to do the job without problems.

 

[freeze205]

I have both the Muhle v2 and the Kent Silvertex. In my opinion the Muhle is miles ahead.
To me the Kent brush has too much backbone, I find it difficult to splay and the Muhle is easier to produce lather.

 

[Jarick]

Really? This is simply astounding. I was put off from ordering from across the pond due to waiting 3 weeks with my last two orders from two seperate vendors. I'll have to keep this in mind!
Thanks!

Yep, I've ordered twice. One time on a Thursday and it came Friday the next week. The next time (two weeks ago) was on a Tuesday and it came Thursday of the next week. Excellent prices, cheap shipping, quick too.