What are absolute softest synthetics?

[catchacoolbreeze]

I'm looking to make a new brush (or buy a complete one). I'm looking for a few options to try as synths are cheap. I want the absolute softest synthetic both in terms of tips/face-feel and backbone.

I've tried a number a number of Razorock models, Stirling Tuexedo 2-band, Turn-n-shave Timberwolf 26mm, and the Turn-n-shave Angel 25mm.

My Turn-n-shave 26mm Horse (fan) beats them all. I could probably be happy with it for the rest of my days but I'm curious if there is anything that beats it! Does anyone else like this one?

Anyways, let me know what you have tried and what you think!

 

[Phil Harmonica]

I had a Cashmere synthetic that was too soft for me, YMMV. I really prefer the Boti white horsehair for something soft and holds a lot of lather.

 

[Leo K]

My Simpson Trafalgar T2 is very soft at the tips, it's one of my most used now.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Wald A-1 synthetics are as soft as it gets; but ‘cheap’ they are not.

 

[musicman1951]

Wald A-1 synthetics are as soft as it gets; but ‘cheap’ they are not.

The tips are, but not the backbone.

 

[helicopter]

Cashmere and Cat Whiskers are my softest.

 

[DesertIguana]

Check out Phoenix Artisans, some are dog, and under. 25.

 

[LooksLikeSNow]

The Oumo ST-2 is the softest knot I've used

 

[Omega48]

The Oumo ST-2 is the softest knot I've used

Same here.

In terms of softness, of all the ones I have tried:
OUMO ST-2 >Boti Mother Lode >> Muhle STF ++ Plant Based > All others

The OUMO ST-2, in spite being soft, it's not floppy at all, probably because of how dense it is. At least the two knots that I have.

 

[tropic]

Cashmere and Cat Whiskers are my softest.

Do you find these broadly useful, or more niche tools?

 

[WThomas0814]

Check out Phoenix Artisans, some are dog, and under. 25.

I'm not entirely sure I understand what you're saying.

 

[WThomas0814]

Being a lifelong boar user, they all feel soft. Especially the Omega Evo 2.0 and Elite.

My opinion, however, is mostly useless on this subject because... boar.

 

[emwolf]

Softest i've tried is the Muhle STF. My favorite is the Plisson.

 

[helicopter]

Do you find these broadly useful, or more niche tools?

They are both perfectly serviceable, although I have found I prefer badger brushes with some scrub.

 

[Calyshaver]

I will second the Muhle STF as it was too soft for me so I sold it. The Yaqi Purple Haze is my optimal level of softness at a quarter of the price of the Muhle (under $20).

 

[Gilf187]

Same here.

In terms of softness, of all the ones I have tried:
OUMO ST-2 >Boti Mother Lode >> Muhle STF ++ Plant Based > All others

The OUMO ST-2, in spite being soft, it's not floppy at all, probably because of how dense it is. At least the two knots that I have.

Which size do you have? From what I gather the larger ones don't have backbone issues like 25 and below so I went 29mm. Going to benchmark against the Wald A1 which is a 29mm.

 

[DesertIguana]

I'm not entirely sure I understand what you're saying.

Check out Phoenix Artisans Brushes, some are great, and under $25.00-.

 

[srgjazz]

Chubby 2 Platinum Fibre. It is soft and scrubby at the same time.
Only a Chubby is a Chubby.

 

[Old Hippie]

RazoRock used to have a beehive brush with a massive head on it. I have one. Dang thing is a lather mop but it worked OK for me until I discovered boar brushes.

O.H.

 

[DesertIguana]

Check out Phoenix Artisans Brushes, some are great, and under $25.00-.

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