Thought's on Vulfix's Super Badger Hair

[HokieGeek]

So I am considering buying a brush whose knot is by Vulfix but I really don't know anything about this company. Do they make decent knots? Should I get a shavemac instead? What are your thoughts, gents?

 

[poppi]

I use a Vulfix 375S alot and love it. Works well with soaps or creams for me. It's soft and feels great on the face. Wouldn't hesitate to get another.

 

[Thebigspendur]

Vulfix is the largest brush maker in the world and now they own Simpson. I've found their brushes to be quality though the Silvertips are on the floppy side.

 

[BladeRunner001]

I have both a 22mm Vulfix (I forget the model #) and a 25mm Shavemac D01. I like the Vulfix, but the Shavemac is in a whole different league. It's like comparing apples and oranges, IMO.

All things being equal and if money is not an issue, get a Shavemac. The brushes are dense and have significant backbone, and the tips are very soft.

Just my $0.02

Cheers,
Robert

 

[Ishavedabadger]

I have a vulvix 403b that I bought from west coast shaving company. It may be floppy and it doesn't bloom as well as an Edwin Jagger or Rooney, but I really enjoy using it for my creams and it feels really nice on the face. Not the softest brush I have but a good go-to brush from day to day.

 

[Bristlingbeardofodin]

Vulfix are my favorite brushes. Love the 2234. I also have a monstrous 2236 which is pure luxury.

 

[Marco]

So I am considering buying a brush whose knot is by Vulfix but I really don't know anything about this company. Do they make decent knots? Should I get a shavemac instead? What are your thoughts, gents?

I recently posted a thread on this subject called "My love for Vulfix / Simpson".
Here is the link: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=153478
Just give it a look!

 

[onotoman]

Mine too (at least jointly with my Silvertip special order), the company has been around long enough to know how to make a great brush and as mentioned earlier Progress Vulfix now own and manufacture Simpson's brushes.

Vulfix are my favorite brushes. Love the 2234. I also have a monstrous 2236 which is pure luxury.

 

[HokieGeek]

Thanks for the input guys. Since nobody said: "NO GET THE SHAVEMAC INSTEAD", and I like the handle on the brush with the vulfix knot more than shavemac's options, then I think I'm sold!

 

[SliceOfLife]

I find it a little floppy. Get the shortest loft version you can find. As for softness, it's quite good for the price but doesn't really compare with high end silvertips.

 

[HokieGeek]

Actually, floppy will be good. I currently have a EJBBB which I really like, and I recently got a Semogue 2000 which I'm liking. So something on the other end of the spectrum is great. And this one had a really nice handle:

Penchetta LE Rosewood Burl Super Badger 3

I'm really looking forward to it!