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Wanting to invest in a good long-term brush.

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chrislols

Hey! I'm really a newb still to wetshaving, but I was wondering if somebody could provide some insight on a brush to get.

I'll try and list what I'm looking for by using the sticky.

Currently I'm using a TBS Synthetic Brush, and although I like it, it seems like I could be doing alot better, it just seems like it doesn't hold enough water, and takes very long to make a decent lather, and it doesn't work to well on soap.

I currently use cream's much more often than soap. I usually lather in a bowl, although I wouldn't mind trying face lathering once in a while.

I'm not looking for anything in particular, but I want a good brush that'll last long, and really work well. What stands out to me abit in terms of cosmetics is when a brush looks really nice, and it's nice and fluffed out, I think you call it a big 'knot'. Although I don't care for a handle, I don't want the brush in general to be ugly looking :p

I don't want to spend really more than around $65.00, although if you know of a really good brush that fits the properties I'm searching for that's only $40.00 shoot it at me! I'd like to go cheap, but not if it's sacrificing quality.

I've only been wetshaving for about a week, and I can safely tell you that I don't have any sort of AD! It's perfectly normal to bid on Vintage Superspeeds, and have $35.00 worth of creams and soaps already in the cart waiting to be joined by a brush. ....I don't have AD! :mad3:

Thanks alot! :001_smile
 
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chrislols

What do you guys think of this brush? I have very little experience on what is good, but this is seems pretty good. I know omega is a good brand, and it also seems like a good sized 'loft' and 'knot. And I really like the look of it. And it's relatively cheap.

It is a Omega 63171 Pure Badger Shaving Brush

http://westcoastshaving.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28_39_65&products_id=488

EDIT: Although I'm confused because there's a few Brushes that are similar by pricing and looks.
 
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mdunn

mdunn

your best bet is probably a reknotted vintage brush in the bst, theyre by far the best value brush you can buy
 
andrew98

andrew98

I think this is a great looking brush that would work well with soaps and creams, bowl and face lather. It's very well made and would have soft tips but lots of backbone. It's also only about $30 (excluding shipping), and it's all the brush you'd ever need, in all honesty. I have the 620, which has a similar handle but with scrubbier hair.

I've also heard that the Rooney Pure brushes are great, too if you're looking for an affordable badger. Otherwise, I'd say try to find a deal on a Shavemac Finest or get a Truefitt and Hill rebranded Rooney 1/1 Super Silvertip. If you call in your order and tell them you're a B&B member, you'll get a discount and free shipping on the T&H brush. That was the case a while back, anyway. That would probably put you right at $65.

-Andy
 
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cvac

I wouldn't get a pure badger grade if you can afford to spend at least
$50.

An Edwin Jagger in Best straight from the UK (English Shaving Co.) or a Vulfix in Super from West Coast Shaving might be a good bet.

I might have to buy the T&H mentioned above when I get my tax refund.
 
huntmol

huntmol

If I were you I would push the boundaries of your spending limit and get a Rooney 3-1 for $74.99

It's an incredible brush, worth twice as much as you'll pay for it, and will last you the rest of your life.
 
njpaddy

njpaddy

chrislols said:
What do you guys think of this brush? I have very little experience on what is good, but this is seems pretty good. I know omega is a good brand, and it also seems like a good sized 'loft' and 'knot. And I really like the look of it. And it's relatively cheap.

It is a Omega 63171 Pure Badger Shaving Brush

http://westcoastshaving.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28_39_65&products_id=488

EDIT: Although I'm confused because there's a few Brushes that are similar by pricing and looks.
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I have that Omega bought from amazon. It was ok as a starter brush, but nowhere near as nice as the Rooney 3/1 I bought several months later from Vintage Blades. The Omega hasn't been used since.
 
Hawkeye5

Hawkeye5

If you want an all round brush that will last, check out Bullgoose and the Simpson Colonel in Super Badger that Phil, and only Phil, is selling for $110.
 
andrew98

andrew98

cvac said:
I wouldn't get a pure badger grade if you can afford to spend at least
$50.

An Edwin Jagger in Best straight from the UK (English Shaving Co.) or a Vulfix in Super from West Coast Shaving might be a good bet.

I might have to buy the T&H mentioned above when I get my tax refund.
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To the OP, bear in mind that the EJ and Vulfix will be floppy in comparison to the T&H.

-Andy
 
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cvac

Yeah, they won't be as dense as a Rooney/T&H, but if you are mostly working with creams anyway that shouldn't matter much. I used a "floppy" Vulfix with soaps and creams for several months and had no problems. You could always supplement your badger with a $10 Omega boar brush if stiffness/scrubbiness for soaps is a primary concern. Just throwing that out there as an option.

To the OP, Keep in mind B&B goes through little "trends" where people tend to fixate on one thing or another. A year ago, an EJ Best or a Crabtree and Evelyn rebrand of the EJ was always recommended as a good brush to start with, or even a Kent BK4 silvertip. Now everyone is obsessed with "dense" brushes like the Rooneys and hardly talks about anything else. If you look around, you'll see that not everyone likes a "dense" brush and some complain about them being lather hogs. As an aside,boar brushes are also a big trend, but to be fair, it doesn't cost a lot to pick up a decent boar like an Omega (for $10) to decide if you like them or not.

For $68, you can get a Semogue Silvertip from Shaving Essentials which will not be floppy, but will not be as dense as the Rooney/T&H. That's what I use as my daily brush, and it works well with soaps and creams.

One thing I would keep in mind is that the more expensive brushes and higher grades of badger will feel softer on the face. Some guys like a stiff, prickly brush, but a lot of people place a premium on soft tips because it feels nicer on the face and makes for a more comfortable shave, especially if your skin is sensitive. If you want soft tips, you'll have to shell out the $ for a silvertip.
 
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houlejames

I like to buy used brushes off the BST and check them out and if you don't like them you can usually sell them for about what you bought them for and just out some shipping. It's a great way to see what kind of style, hair/bristle you like and when you have it figured out you can either buy used or new, or keep the one you like. I did this with razors also. If you don't see what you want post on WTB. It's fun trying a bunch of different things and most all the members are great to deal with. JMO
 
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