What brush do u use for traveling?? Im preparing a travel shave kit!! Any advice on brushes? (Or any other shaving supplies whatsoever)
Whats ur traveling brush?
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Omega 10066 and a Parker chrome silvertip, depending on how long my trip is. Neither have any sentimental value but are very serviceable. Not a lot of tears shed if the airline loses them. Just put them in the plastic cases they come in for shape and protection. No troubles, no bubbles
I've been using a turnback Omega 50014. It's very small and not a favorite but gets the job done. I like it because it fits nicely in a large bill bottle with my Gillette Tech and a blade. Honestly though, you can throw any brush into your travel kit.
My most recent travel brush is a Muhle synthetic 23mm brush. It dries fast and feels great on the face and neck.
The leader in the clubhouse is the new Kent Silvertex. I'm still not 100% sold on it, though. It is better than the Tweezerman I had planned to use for travel.
Rudy Vey beehive handle with 24mm TGN two band fan finest. It's a fantastic brush for everyday use but I have so many others, I reserve this one for travel. If in the unlikely event something should happen to it, I can absorb the loss without taking a big hit on the cost.
B&B Omega boar
Kent Silvertex -- Relatively inexpensive (well under US$20, delivered), dries faster than my boar brushes, and I don't worry about packing it away wet.
Not a dragon-slayer brush, but works quite well.
Not a dragon-slayer brush, but works quite well.
Almost afraid to admit but I use a VDH Luxury Badger mainly because I have not found a reliable way to transport a brush without incurring damage. In addition, there have been many times that I have been tempted to "lose/misplace" it so I would have a reason to get a higher quality brush.
Mike H. - Thanks for the toothpick holder suggestion! I will definitely look into that.
Mike H. - Thanks for the toothpick holder suggestion! I will definitely look into that.
Just changed up to this synthetic one
I have a Whipped Dog 16 mm knot set in a handle I turned myself using a turning blank from Exotic Blanks. It is a beautiful combination. I made my own handle to have a little more loft than the one used by Whipped Dog and a handle that is smaller around and a bit taller.
This brush works wonderfully to mug lather with a specially selected base to provide a bit of depth with lid from the Col Conk travel container.
I travel a lot and alternate between the custom brush and the standard Whipped Dog 16 mm brush.
This brush works wonderfully to mug lather with a specially selected base to provide a bit of depth with lid from the Col Conk travel container.
I travel a lot and alternate between the custom brush and the standard Whipped Dog 16 mm brush.
I bought one of those recently. It is my third attempt at a synthetic brush I can live with. So far, I am disappointed with it. Does it fan out or soften at all with use? I have the HIS brush, a FS synthetic, and this Kent. All of them seem stiff, like paintbrushes. The tips are soft, but these brushes have too much backbone, even the Kent. I was hoping to find the ideal travel brush, as I am about to embark on a long, cross-sountry trip. I may end up settling on a small badger brush. I like my Simpson Special. But, I am concerned about it not drying fast enough.
Simpson Major in Super.
I've only used it 3-4 times and I think it has gotten a little bit better. But I just don't think these really fan out, at all. I will use it a couple more times to see if I keep it, put it in the PIF box or list it on B/S/T.
Im Currently Waiting on the Da Vinci/UOMO travel shaving brush. 100% pure silver tip badger hair hand-bound in retractable metal sleeve.
If this Brush has Bristles as good as my Da Vinci 293 it will be me New Travel Brush
I've had my eye on this one, and may have to pull the trigger on it before my next trip. But I hate spending that kind of dough on something I will use so rarely. My main finest badger brush, which I LOVE, only cost about $35. I did notice the Da Vinci is much more expensive on Amazon that it is straight from ProMakeupBrush.com.
Whipped Dog 22mm Silvertip with a Firehouse handle.
Just changed up to this synthetic one
I have one of these too, very nice for travelling, although mine is v1 silvertip fibre, and not as soft as my other mühle that is a 23 mm v2 silvertip fibre.
Simpson Wee Scot....it's amazing how much lather something so small can hold.
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