Looking for a durable, fully self contained (i.e. has a case that doubles a stand) badger travel brush. Also, I'm unconcerned with the grade of the hair--being that it's a travel brush and won't be part of the regular rotation--as long as the brush is well constructed and won't shed, etc. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Travel brush recommendation
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EJ travel brush or a Simpson Wee Scot in a medicine bottle. You don't need a stand for brushes with a flat bottom, imo.
-Andy
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So you don't reckon there's any harm to be done by allowing a brush to dry upside down if it has a flat bottom and can rest perpendicularly? I'm relatively new to using a brush and from what I've gathered thus far the conventional wisdom seems to be in favor of always hanging your brush to dry.
id say theres no harm at all for any brush in resting it on its bottom, so long as theres no loose water in the knot first.
Omega 21047
Initial requirement was a travel brush, but this has become part of my normal rotation.
Has shed one hair since I've had it, comes with travel tube ( but doesn't double as a stand but after squeezing, flicking a light towel drying I just stand on it's end on the sink to dry ).
And....they may become a "collectors piece" soon when Omega stops making them a mixed brush !!!
Initial requirement was a travel brush, but this has become part of my normal rotation.
Has shed one hair since I've had it, comes with travel tube ( but doesn't double as a stand but after squeezing, flicking a light towel drying I just stand on it's end on the sink to dry ).
And....they may become a "collectors piece" soon when Omega stops making them a mixed brush !!!
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Sometime in the past year, and I'm sure this happens rather often, a lengthy thread developed in which people expressed their thoughts on brush drying. I've seen posts from guys with 50 years of experience using brushes who never used a brush stand and had no negative impact to their brushes. Personally, that's good enough for me. I own a couple of custom Shavemacs, a Rooney, a couple Simpsons, an EJ travel brush, and a couple boars. I don't use a stand with any of them.
Just make sure you rinse the brush well (hot water, then finish with cold), gently squeeze most of the water out of the brush, gently shake out the brush, then gently dry the tips on a dry towel. Gently. I also never use the same brush two shaves in a row, which gives each brush at least 48 hours of drying time. It's a good practice to store brushes outside the bathroom in a well ventilated place (not a cabinet or drawer), so they don't spend their time in a humid environment. Although, I've seen people post up that they've kept brushes in their bathroom their whole life and never seen problems develop. I can buy more soaps by not buying shaving stands, too.
-Andy
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Omega 21047
Initial requirement was a travel brush, but this has become part of my normal rotation.
Has shed one hair since I've had it, comes with travel tube ( but doesn't double as a stand but after squeezing, flicking a light towel drying I just stand on it's end on the sink to dry ).
And....they may become a "collectors piece" soon when Omega stops making them a mixed brush !!!
That's a great little brush. I really like mine.
-Andy
I love my Wee Scot...no bottle, but a pill bottle works just fine.
I have never used a brush stand and never probably will. Squeeze, flick and let stand or hang on a cord for me.
I have never used a brush stand and never probably will. Squeeze, flick and let stand or hang on a cord for me.
Hanging the brush upside down by a string is an excellent budget brush stand. I had forgotten about that.
-Andy
It seems this is backed up by science as well. From what I understand, so long as you squeeze (As Andy said, gently) and shake out your brush well, what little water remains in it will actually be drawn UP the bristles away from the knot by capillary action - thereby preventing what little water may be left from pooling on, and causing any damage to, the base of the knot.
When a local Crabtree and Evelyn store closed, I picked up their travel brush for some $10 (normally it is $35 or so). It is a nice brush and comes in a decent container with screw lid; the brush is a pure badger. Last night I turned myself handle version of the "Wee Scot", but I put a small 18 mm silvertip in. Used it this morning, and it is a sweet brush, perfect for face lathering. This goes now into the travel container for having a very comfy brush when I travel
When a local Crabtree and Evelyn store closed, I picked up their travel brush for some $10 (normally it is $35 or so). It is a nice brush and comes in a decent container with screw lid; the brush is a pure badger. Last night I turned myself handle version of the "Wee Scot", but I put a small 18 mm silvertip in. Used it this morning, and it is a sweet brush, perfect for face lathering. This goes now into the travel container for having a very comfy brush when I travel
I really like my C&E travel brush. I used it for all of August. It's fine, even for face lathering. Floppy, but it works.
-Andy
I have the Truefitt & Hill travel brush and love it.
Right. Also, after the "free" water is removed from the brush, gravity definitely isn't enough to remove the residual water held in the brush by the matric potential caused by the bundle of hair (knot). That little bit of water trapped deep in the knot must evaporate, and I figure leaving the brush sitting on the handle allows water to evaporate more easily.
-Andy
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Thanks all for weighing in and a special thanks to andrew98.
The EJ turnback-style travel brush is pretty slick. About $35 shipped from The English Shaving Co.
Agree - I have the C&E brush - it is quite floppy, and a bit scritchy for a seasoned silver tip user, but it's a nice package and can whip up a nice lather - even used it on my puck of Tabac this morning on a lark and got a great shave.
I was actually surprised at how much I like that little brush. My sister gave it to me for my birthday last year. I think I enjoy using it because it's drastically different from my other brushes.
-Andy
I don't use a stand with any of them.
I can buy more soaps by not buying shaving stands, too.
-Andy
+1
Besides, stands take up space that could used for MORE brushes!
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