I have this one from Parker and couldn't be more pleased with it. Cost me all of $26 and came with a stand. You could buy it, and the $15 Tweezerman (Harris Teeter carries them in their stores around my area) and have two good brushes for a shade more than the $40 you're prepared to spend for one.
What brush for less than $40
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I'm going to dissent slightly, the omega 49 is fine. But, the semogues I have blow it out of the water. So, as far as boars go, get a semogue at vintagescent.com
For badger, get a handle and knot from thegoldennib.com and you'll have a top notch silver tip brush for around $40.
There are also some members here that make custom brushes.
For badger, get a handle and knot from thegoldennib.com and you'll have a top notch silver tip brush for around $40.
There are also some members here that make custom brushes.
i like my Lijun & 1989. i have an omega pro 49 but find myself using the Ligun 80% of the time. it was cheap, came with a good money back guarantee and looks nice.
I have a Semogue 830. It's my only brush and I love it.
I really enjoy my Parker Deluxe Handle Pure Badger... it has untrimmed hair and, by the grade guide in the wiki, it's probably closer to a Best. It also has an extremely heavy handle and includes a stand. It's tough to beat for $32, especially if you have Amazon Prime. RazorBladesAndMore also sell it for $38, which might make it worthwhile to hit the free shipping min if you're ordering blades or other suplies.
I have an Omega 48 and I like it very much, but I have to admit that I've been liking the looks of that Semogue 830 and at some point I'm going to cave in and buy one.
It's a great price for a nice classic looking brush that must be good. Too many people have spoken too highly of it for it to be less than good.
EJ BBB (Edwin Jagger Best Badger Brush)
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
It'll be easier to get good quality boars at that price, but there are some options for badgers as well.
Omega boars (10029, 10048, 10098, 31064) are models that I have and are great.
Semogue 830 & 2000 and the custom boar are excellent also.
If you're looking at some badgers, and you don't mind smaller knots I'd look at the Simpson Berkeley, Case, and Special would be good. Just a tad over 40 on all of them but go with WCS and use BANDB to drop the price on any of them 10%. The Wee Scot too if you don't mind a tiny brush, but don't let it's looks fool you, it packs a mighty punch for such a small guy!
If you don't mind some work you can find yourself an old shaving brush handle and remove the old knot, and buying a knot from TGN and placing it into the handle. Or keep an eye out for deals on the BST forum. You'll find brushes for great prices there!
Omega boars (10029, 10048, 10098, 31064) are models that I have and are great.
Semogue 830 & 2000 and the custom boar are excellent also.
If you're looking at some badgers, and you don't mind smaller knots I'd look at the Simpson Berkeley, Case, and Special would be good. Just a tad over 40 on all of them but go with WCS and use BANDB to drop the price on any of them 10%. The Wee Scot too if you don't mind a tiny brush, but don't let it's looks fool you, it packs a mighty punch for such a small guy!
If you don't mind some work you can find yourself an old shaving brush handle and remove the old knot, and buying a knot from TGN and placing it into the handle. Or keep an eye out for deals on the BST forum. You'll find brushes for great prices there!
Omegas are winning out...I love my Omega 81052. $14 from WCS.
I just purchased a Vie-Long 13800 from Bullgoose. Yesterday was my first shave with it and I have to say I really like it. It's softer than my boar but the bristles feel more substantial than badger and the price fit's well within your budget at between $25 and $40. Here's the link:
http://www.bullgooseshaving.net/vishbr.html
http://www.bullgooseshaving.net/vishbr.html
Brad,
Do you bowl lather?
If so, it is helpful to have a longer handle that will help you reach into the bowl easier. I think the Rooney 3/1 is tough to beat (no pun intended). With great reluctance I dropped $75 for a super silvertip. I do not regret buying this brush.
George
Do you bowl lather?
If so, it is helpful to have a longer handle that will help you reach into the bowl easier. I think the Rooney 3/1 is tough to beat (no pun intended). With great reluctance I dropped $75 for a super silvertip. I do not regret buying this brush.
George
Have the same and it is an excellent brush. Soft but not a lot of back bone. Part of my rotation with Simpson Colonel, Wee Scott and Omega. Once you begin you can't stop expanding!
i'm also leaning towards the Rooney, but a 2/1. a little longer handle.
Ya, it's not exactly a soap destroyer, but man will it whip up creams. I still go to my Shaving Factory XS for soaps. Choices are good... until you have so many you can't choose... I'm trying to avoid the latter.
Simpson Case in Best (which is prb equal to Silvertip in most brushes) $44..$40 with discount @Westcoastshaving.com
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Simpsons-Case-1-Best-Badger-Shaving-Brush-C1_p_545.html
or
Simpson Special in Best $42..$37.80 with disc @see above
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Simpson-Special-1-Best-Badger-Shaving-Brush-S1_p_556.html
you can get bigger brushes but it will be lower end grade of badger like pure or best..Simpsons best is way nicer than other brand makers best badger like Edwin Jagger. their best is scratchy and stiff. as said above Simpsons best badger is silvertip grade for a lot other brush makers.
you might want to look at the Frank Shaving brushes on ebay. they are getting a lot of praise and they are well below the $40 price range. in fact IIRC you could get a Silvertip and toss in a Finest for that $40 and have two brushes.
http://stores.ebay.com/Ian-Tangs-Shaving-Workshop?_rdc=1
Good luck in your endeavor.
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Simpsons-Case-1-Best-Badger-Shaving-Brush-C1_p_545.html
or
Simpson Special in Best $42..$37.80 with disc @see above
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Simpson-Special-1-Best-Badger-Shaving-Brush-S1_p_556.html
you can get bigger brushes but it will be lower end grade of badger like pure or best..Simpsons best is way nicer than other brand makers best badger like Edwin Jagger. their best is scratchy and stiff. as said above Simpsons best badger is silvertip grade for a lot other brush makers.
you might want to look at the Frank Shaving brushes on ebay. they are getting a lot of praise and they are well below the $40 price range. in fact IIRC you could get a Silvertip and toss in a Finest for that $40 and have two brushes.
http://stores.ebay.com/Ian-Tangs-Shaving-Workshop?_rdc=1
Good luck in your endeavor.
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Get yourself a Vulvix 404B Badger/boar mix brush. I use it for soaps and it works incredibly well on my Mitchell's Wool Fat soap. I'm not sure I'll need another brush after this one.
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I'm going to chime in for the Omega boars. Have both the Pro 49 and the 81052, excellent brushes. $9 and $14 fro WCS. But I did order the new VDH Luxury Shave Kit from Amazon for $25. It has a badger brush included.
http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Lux...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1299042658&sr=8-1
the brush by itself is $15
http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Lux...ef=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1299042658&sr=8-4
Looking forward to getting this kit. Should be nice.
http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Lux...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1299042658&sr=8-1
the brush by itself is $15
http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Lux...ef=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1299042658&sr=8-4
Looking forward to getting this kit. Should be nice.
You aren't going to find a lot of input on Parker brushes, especially relative to the number of Omega and Semogue users. Have you checked out the reviews?
