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Use the Fat, Luke!
So I'm relatively new to wetshaving, but know my way around well enough to have acquired two brushes. One is pretty good, and one is awesome, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend where I should go next.
My first brush was an Edwin Jagger standard. As I understand it, it was identical to the Crabtree and Evelyn classic. Nothing too fancy - I believe it ran about $30, so it want to say it was a pure. The next purchase on my list was this beauty right here. Man I love this brush. The bristles are a bit more firm, and less giving, and it strangely takes a tad longer (less than 30 seconds difference in times I would say) to whip up lather. But, it whips up more lather at a richer, thicker, more luxurious consistency. And I like how the bristles feel on my face - because they are stiffer, I feel they do a better exfoliation of my face than the Edwin Jagger. So why do I want a new brush at all? This one doesn't fit in my razor/brush holder!
For some peculiar reason this is aesthetically important to me...
As far as shape, I don't care so very much. Medium size is good for me - I already have a small travel brush, and I am not necessarily opposed to a bigger brush either. I like holding my brush either normally, at the base of the handle, or with the tips of my fingers in the base of the hairs. I don't see myself as much of a palm-holding guy. I'm not sure Silvertip would be good, because they are very expensive, and my bankroll is not unlimited, and because I am worried they would be too soft.
If you're still with me and are willing to recommend something you think I'd like, I'd greatly appreciate it!!
My first brush was an Edwin Jagger standard. As I understand it, it was identical to the Crabtree and Evelyn classic. Nothing too fancy - I believe it ran about $30, so it want to say it was a pure. The next purchase on my list was this beauty right here. Man I love this brush. The bristles are a bit more firm, and less giving, and it strangely takes a tad longer (less than 30 seconds difference in times I would say) to whip up lather. But, it whips up more lather at a richer, thicker, more luxurious consistency. And I like how the bristles feel on my face - because they are stiffer, I feel they do a better exfoliation of my face than the Edwin Jagger. So why do I want a new brush at all? This one doesn't fit in my razor/brush holder!
For some peculiar reason this is aesthetically important to me...As far as shape, I don't care so very much. Medium size is good for me - I already have a small travel brush, and I am not necessarily opposed to a bigger brush either. I like holding my brush either normally, at the base of the handle, or with the tips of my fingers in the base of the hairs. I don't see myself as much of a palm-holding guy. I'm not sure Silvertip would be good, because they are very expensive, and my bankroll is not unlimited, and because I am worried they would be too soft.
If you're still with me and are willing to recommend something you think I'd like, I'd greatly appreciate it!!
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