Truefitt & Hill (T&H) Silvertip Badger Brush

[mspropst]

Anyone used one before? Thoughts? I just dropped a lot of money on one so I'm hoping you guys have good things to say about it. Haha

 

[edgerunner]

Ohh man! I'm sorry for your wasted money. You should had spent more time researching. It's Okay, you can sell it for 60% of the price. PM me when it arrives, so I can send you the money.

 

[bassopotamus]

I've got one that I bought in the BST a couple years back, and it is a great brush, although it does shed a little on occasion (hasn't in a while)

 

[Talisker 13]

I love both of mine. Congrats, it is an awesome brush. Which model and size? I have the 1/2 and the 1/3. Love them both.

 

[ackvil]

I have one and it is great.

 

[Legionensis]

Uploaded with ImageShack.usI bought mine in January. I think that,for the money,there are better options. This said, I am quite satisfied with this brush. The handle is beautifully made and the weight in your hand clearly shows quality. The loft feels like velvet and is rather floppy (I don't say this as something necessarily negative, BTW). It is a classical English brush, wonderful for lathering creams in a bowl providing a sensation of luxury. Pair it with some 1805 and you are in for a treat. Soaps and facelathering?....well, it can work, but as I said there are better options for the money.

 

[blzrfn]

Love the 1/1, sold my 3/2. You'll never know until you try it and if you DON"T like it you will have no problem getting most of your cost recovered.

 

[badger_knight]

Uploaded with ImageShack.usI bought mine in January. I think that,for the money,there are better options. This said, I am quite satisfied with this brush. The handle is beautifully made and the weight in your hand clearly shows quality. The loft feels like velvet and is rather floppy (I don't say this as something necessarily negative, BTW). It is a classical English brush, wonderful for lathering creams in a bowl providing a sensation of luxury. Pair it with some 1805 and you are in for a treat. Soaps and facelathering?....well, it can work, but as I said there are better options for the money.

Hi Legionensis and All,

How does the "floppiness" and backbone feel compared to, say, a Simpsons Duke 3 Best Badger? I enjoy my Duke 3 and am curious how it compares.

Thanks!

 

[ackvil]

Hi Legionensis and All,

How does the "floppiness" and backbone feel compared to, say, a Simpsons Duke 3 Best Badger? I enjoy my Duke 3 and am curious how it compares.

Thanks!

For me it's comparable - except the T&H brush is a tad softer to the face.

 

[patten1969]

Love it.

 

[Legionensis]

Hi Legionensis and All,

How does the "floppiness" and backbone feel compared to, say, a Simpsons Duke 3 Best Badger? I enjoy my Duke 3 and am curious how it compares.

Thanks!

I don't own a Duke 3, but I do own a Commodore 3 in best badger. The T&H is way floppier in my opinion. The hair is much softer, but the knot has nowhere the density of a Simpsons brush, and therefore it offers much less backbone.
If I had to choose I would choose the Commodore.....the great thing is that I DONT have to choose. The T&H is a quality brush though, and offers a luxurious sensation that I find very nice.

 

[badger_knight]

For me it's comparable - except the T&H brush is a tad softer to the face.

I don't own a Duke 3, but I do own a Commodore 3 in best badger. The T&H is way floppier in my opinion. The hair is much softer, but the knot has nowhere the density of a Simpsons brush, and therefore it offers much less backbone.
If I had to choose I would choose the Commodore.....the great thing is that I DONT have to choose. The T&H is a quality brush though, and offers a luxurious sensation that I find very nice.

Thanks ackvil & Legionensis. Great feedback and very helpful. Much appreciated!

@ Everyone -

I called Truefitt & Hill's Customer Service # today, and the lady I spoke with confirmed for me that all their Silvertip Brushes *are* made by Rooney to T&H's specifications still. Phew! Good to know.

Thanks again.