Shaving brush recommendation

[yakmeister]

OK, so my sorta cheap shaving brush finally fell apart. I have been doing some research to find a replacement. I would like to find something that will do the best job of lathering and so I am looking at silver tip boar bristles. In my research I have been reading reviews on a number of products and have seen a lot of negative comments on a number of manufacturers, everything from extremely foul odor from the brush itself to excessive shedding of bristles over time. For those that use a brush, what have been your experiences and what manufacturer can you recommend? Thanks

[Heff]

I bought one from the art of shaving. It’s great. No smell or odor except that which resembles my shaving soap. The bristles do come out, not excessively though. I think that’s an inherent problem with any brush though.


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[woodsworth]

Depends on your budget but I've been using a Simpsons Chubby 3 and it has been fantastic. I also recommend the Kent BLK8 Large and Semogue 730hd

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Heff

I bought one from the art of shaving. It’s great. No smell or odor except that which resembles my shaving soap. The bristles do come out, not excessively though. I think that’s an inherent problem with any brush though.


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X2 for art of shaving, I love mine. I believe there are a couple options and I have one (I think) is badger hair(?).

[Al1969]

Kent brushes are a great option.

https://kentbrushes.com

[Syed117]

X3 for art of shaving.

I want to say I paid about $100? About 4-5 years ago.

Still perfect to this day.

[daveathall]

Geo. F. Trumper.

https://www.trumpers.com/product_lis...subcategory=89

[dmash]

I have this set from Mühle. Best I've ever bought.

[Maybelline]

When I shaved I always liked a good quality brush to but I gave up shaving years ago and won't go back.

[ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ{Adventure!)]

I find silver tip badger to be my favorite as it is a nice mid range between boar and the softer standardized badger ranges. Omega and AoS are the ones I enjoy. Haven't really dabbled into other more popular brands yet.

Best of the best from friends experiences are Simpsons and Muhle, but I say omega mainly as that's what I have.

Boar tends to have the most coarse feel, so if you like the feel of giving yourself a good scrub I'd stick with what you have.



....gotta say though I've heard of boar and silver tip badger, but not a silver tip boar. ...treated hybrid?

[Manofsteelpt]

I bought an eShave badger hair brush 7-8 years ago. Idt it's lost a single hair, and, no smell at all (though I didn't even know that was a thing for these).

I looked at Art Of Shaving too then, but, the eShave was local to me at the time. We now have an AOS locally, but, still haven't needed to replace it.

[MrTwi]

Originally Posted by yakmeister

OK, so my sorta cheap shaving brush finally fell apart. I have been doing some research to find a replacement. I would like to find something that will do the best job of lathering and so I am looking at silver tip boar bristles.

Boar? You mean silver tip badger?

Simpson is fine. Just google it. Read this about Simpson. You can't get the really good ones in the US but can order from the factory the Manchurian, Thater is excellent. Top of the line might be Plisson High Mountain White.

[TheVTCGuy]

Maybe we should ask Jocke

[Knappo 1307]

What's wrong with your fingers?

[toxicavenger]

I use a cheap boars hair brush

[RolexZen]

I use a cheap Shea Moisture Shaving Brush.

Good value at < $10.

[vman]

The Art of Shaving is good but pricey. Look for badger silver tip :-) if you are into animal rights, there are synthetic versions by Jack Black.

[GRB]

Check out , Shave Nation. They have everything you could ever want . Also , for instructional videos and reviews , go to YouTube and search for Geofatboy. You'll be glad you did. I am in no way tied or connected to this company. Take care.

[Mick P]

Chaps

Simpson Chubbies are good and will last a lifetime.

However the knots (bunch of bristles) are made mainly in China and exported all over the world. If you buy the knot by itself which costs peanuts, you can glue it into the handle.

That is what Simpsons do.

Regards

Mick

[Kingair]

I use an Italian Omega Pro 48 shaving brush

That's boar and I love it

For the rest I only use Proraso

And a Japanese Feather AS-D2 safety razor and only Feather blades !

This combo gives you the smoothest baby face

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[benvh]

I've owned the best of the best when it comes to badger hair brushes (I had a bit of an obsession) but settled on a boar brush from Semogue. For me it's the perfect mix of stiffness, softness, density and ability to whip up a lot of lather. The quality of the brush is excellent and the price is right also.

Ben

[c63piloti]

Wolf Whiskers will make you a killer custom one with a choice of knots for a bout $100. And it'll be a one of a kind.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

What's wrong with your fingers?

That's what I use - no issues.

After years of trying different equipment, I'm back to disposables and just a little lathered cleanser. Used carefully, I can get multiple uses from each razor. Good results and lasts an easy 2-3 days (I don't have to be clean-shaven every day).

[michaelodonnell123]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

What's wrong with your fingers?

That's like somebody saying to you why use a watch when you can use your phone to know the time.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

That's like somebody saying to you why use a watch when you can use your phone to know the time.

So what's your point?

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

That's like somebody saying to you why use a watch when you can use your phone to know the time.

Shaving accessories are nice to own (collect?) and use, but imho they are an unnecessary luxury. For me, technique is more important than equipment ...but as ever YMMV.

[piratepress]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Shaving accessories are nice to own (collect?) and use, but imho they are an unnecessary luxury. For me, technique is more important than equipment ...but as ever YMMV.

I agree. I have much more control with the depth and spread of shaving cream using my hands than a hairy brush.

[Heff]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Shaving accessories are nice to own (collect?) and use, but imho they are an unnecessary luxury.

I can’t help but think there is some irony in this statement, given the nature of this forum.


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[cruise_bone]

Originally Posted by yakmeister

OK, so my sorta cheap shaving brush finally fell apart. I have been doing some research to find a replacement. I would like to find something that will do the best job of lathering and so I am looking at silver tip boar bristles. In my research I have been reading reviews on a number of products and have seen a lot of negative comments on a number of manufacturers, everything from extremely foul odor from the brush itself to excessive shedding of bristles over time. For those that use a brush, what have been your experiences and what manufacturer can you recommend? Thanks

I have a rather large stash of shaving sh!t in my Shave Den.
75+ soaps and creams, 20+ brushes, 20+ razors + more razor blades than a human can use for shaving in a lifetime, etc., etc., etc.

If you want to avoid the smell, then avoid boar in particular, and to some extent horse. Badger is pretty good. But I have a Brush made by Muhle which is the best synthetic I've ever used. I got it on ebay for half price off retail.

Jack Black. Click on the link for the Jack Black website which lists the brush. I'm not even sure that is says Muhle anywhere on it but it does say made by Muhle exclusively for Jack Black on the box. $125 retail. I paid about $60 on Ebay for NIB. You can check it out in person (which is tough to do with most great shaving products) at Nordstrom or anywhere Jack Black collections are sold(MGM Salon in Las Vegas for one). As you can see from my shave picture below, I got the matching razor (also on Ebay for 1/2 price) and stand. Very similar to the other great Muhle set pictured above. Exceptional build quality. It is a little shorter and a little heavier than most of my brushes, which makes it a huge winner in my book.

It is one of my favorites. I think I will use it tonight!

http://www.getjackblack.com/products...ush__1026.aspx It is also in the picture below that I took.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Heff

I can’t help but think there is some irony in this statement, given the nature of this forum.

Well there's only so much unneccessary luxury I can run to!