+2 A ridiculously good brush for $9. I liked the knot so much that I transplanted it into one of those nice WD handles for $6 more.
10066 + a little heft = oh, yes.
gwsmallwood, gonna try one of those s-brushes when I can.
What is your favorite "value" brush .
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+2 A ridiculously good brush for $9. I liked the knot so much that I transplanted it into one of those nice WD handles for $6 more.
10066 + a little heft = oh, yes.
gwsmallwood, gonna try one of those s-brushes when I can.
Omega Syntex synthetic. It's about $10 and makes a great lather.
B&B Essential Boar for $21.
For me, my Lijun (now Liojuny, I think) silvertip with horn handle, $40, and the knot is practically identical to my Kent BK8. Huge and luxurious
Different price point altogether, but I suggest a Simpson's Special in Best-approximately $40 at WCS. Terrific brush for the $ IMO.
I like my Omega S-Brush for travel and my Muehle hjm black fibre brushes, but for ultimate value, it comes down to the Bestshave Nr. 6 (boar, w. a few token horse hairs). I use it when I have a little extra time to pre-soak it and let it dry afterwards. Doesn't look like much, but it makes great lather and does the job.
Really when I think about it a lmost all reasonably priced brushes could be considered as "value" brushes. Any brush will last many years to decades so the cost is minimal. That said my best-buy/value picks would be:
Boar: Badger & Blade Essential, any Omega, and Semogue 820, 830, 1250, 1800.
Badger: Whipped Dog custom silvertip
Boar: Badger & Blade Essential, any Omega, and Semogue 820, 830, 1250, 1800.
Badger: Whipped Dog custom silvertip
+1. Unfortunately, IMO the term "budget" means different things when you are talking about boars vs. badgers. You can purchase an excellent boar for the price of a so-so boar. Main thing is to have fun!
Currently my one and only; Mühle Modern Pure Badger. It cost me 21 that equals $23.
For whatever reason I have liked all my value brushes. Early-on, to get some rotation, I ordered a bunch of Silvertip Chinese brushes, $10 and less on eBay. They look and feel like silvertip, indeed. They are genuine so far as I know. They still shed a hair or two occasionally, but not profusely. I've had an eye on inexpensive Turkish brushes such as those from Lider and others, and I included one in a starter kit for a friend's husband. I figure that to some extent, brushes may be like razors to me. I get as good of shaves from a $3.00 YUMA as I do from a $55 Mühle. The extra money does not necessarily make the better shave. The same goes for $3.00 creams and soaps vis-a-vis $25 creams and soaps.
Of course, if you find a difference between the products of the various price points, or if it brings you any satisfaction to have higher-ticket products, it is your money and have a ball.
Of course, if you find a difference between the products of the various price points, or if it brings you any satisfaction to have higher-ticket products, it is your money and have a ball.
Any Omega boar. They work so well, I see no need to change.
Semogue 1438. I've abused mine as my daily driver for almost 3 years. Solid backbone, the right amount of scritch, and amazing splay when face lathering.
I've got a couple berma shave brushes and even bought one for my dad. The only boar brush I own, definitely a value brush.
Proraso/Omega Professional chrome handle boar brush, great for face lathering my beloved Arko Stick; available for prices of $10-20, if you shop around.
I like the 10098 better, due to the more comfortable handle.
I'd have to say any of my B&B essential boar brushes.
