I never used a synthetic brush before. I read a couple of people talking about the Omega Syntex, so i picked one up. It was stupid cheap, so there was no risk. I tried it today. My first impression was that the bristles look like something from a scrub brush I would use to wash my boat. I was skeptical to even try it. But I cleaned it with Dawn and soaked it for a couple of hours, then went to work. I gave it its first test with some Arko stick. I cut off a small chunk and whipped up a lather in a bowl. It made the lather quickly and easily. So far so good. Then I wet my face and started lathering up on the face. To my surprise, the brush felt soft and smooth. However, I didnt get that rich creamy lathering sensation I enjoy with my badgers. But, the end result lather was just fine. So I think the brush is performing better than expected, but the sensory pleasure I get with my badgers is just not there. I will have to give it another try. Is this feeling typical of synthetics in general? Or will a more expensive synthetic feel luxurious and creamy on my face like my badger brushes? I question this because even my $12 Escali Badger brush feels nice and pleasurable on my face. This Syntex does not. But the resulting lather was superb, and the shave was as expected after a nice lather. So i just dont really know what to think at this point.
I did a second "test" lather with some Proraso Red just to check it out. I was able to whip this up in about 10 seconds! Not bad! I will have to try shaving with something a bit more creamy like this when Im ready to test this brush again. End result? The jury is still out on this one.
I did a second "test" lather with some Proraso Red just to check it out. I was able to whip this up in about 10 seconds! Not bad! I will have to try shaving with something a bit more creamy like this when Im ready to test this brush again. End result? The jury is still out on this one.
