Whipped Dog 30mm vs Vulfix 41 silvertip?

[Malacoda]

Anyone have firsthand experience with a Vulfix 40 silvertip (or very similar vulfix silvertip) and a Whipped Dog 30mm (or other large) WD silvertip? If so, can you describe the softness - particularly the absence / presence of scritchiness - between the two?


I LOVE big, angel-soft knots for face lathering. I'm looking for a plush, new 29 or 30mm brush. And while I am not the least bit worried about so-called 'floppiness' as I have no problem loading and face-lathering 'floppy' mops, I dislike even a little bit of scritch...


So here is my dilemma: Ordering both brushes is not an option (not enough cash for both at once). I have no experience with the WD knots. And, from what I understand, Vulfix silvertips are essentially the same as Simpson 'super' - and I once tried a Simpsons PJ2 in super and found it too scritchy... so am concerned the Vulfix may also exhibit a hint of scritch (unlike, say, my Kimson and TGN super silvertip which have zero scritch)...


...so any insight or feedback from someone who has used both a large Vulfix silvertip and large Whipped Dog would be much appreciated.

 

[redrako]

I have a Vulflix 377 in Super which is an incredibly soft brush at about 30 mm. From what I undertand, the less dense, higher loft Vulix knots make them generally come across as being softer than the more densely packed Simpson knots.

It's longer loft makes for a super soft brush. I don't have any experience with Whipped Dog knots, so can't comment on the softness.

I'll be interested to here your impressions on the brush you arrive at.

 

[vocalistbob]

I have owned both - the Whipped Dog is the softer and denser of the two. Go with the Dog.

 

[Malacoda]

I have owned both - the Whipped Dog is the softer and denser of the two. Go with the Dog.

Thanks - that is exactly the kind of insight and information I was looking for!

 

[TheLegalRazor]

I have a Vulfix 41 in silvertip. The knot of the 41 is essentially the same as the 40, and the main difference between the brushes is the handle. The 41 is soft without being floppy.