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Kingair · 22 August 2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cruise_bone

If you want to avoid the smell, then avoid boar in particular,

I have one in boar but that one never smelled although I also read about it that some people complained about the smell . . .

Probably it all depends on the brand and how they take care of it

gabegd · 22 August 2017, 06:27 AM

I use a cheap Shea Moisture brush, hasn't failed me yet!

Jaypee · 23 August 2017, 04:08 AM

D R Harris for me!

walds11 · 23 August 2017, 05:26 AM

Simpson Chubby 1 Super Badger for me! Still going strong after almost 6 years of use.

Phrank · 14 January 2018, 02:57 AM

I've got quite a few brushes, Shavemac will make you a knot to your specs, silky smooth or one that will give your face a good scrub.

One on my favourites is this GA, "Americana", will scrub the beard off your face, I personally prefer a really "scritchy" brush and these knots are hand-made - can't beat the price and the performance, and of course, a superb razor helps....

Jocke · 14 January 2018, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Maybe we should ask Jocke

I don't have a clue.

josephvman · 15 January 2018, 02:09 AM

I’ve gone through trial and error with around a dozen brushes and settled on Omega. Lots of perfectly adequate brushes but Omega was just the best I’ve used. Also Cella soap!

Phrank · 15 January 2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypee

D R Harris for me!

Great soap, the DR Harris, "Windsor" is one of my favourites, smell like an 18th century English Gentleman's Club, fine cigar smoke and Imperialism....

The best soap out there in my opinion, the one that rules them all, is Martin De Candre out of France, or MdC Original or Fougere...only soap that ever came close was Castle Forbes out of Scotland.

Brenngun · 15 January 2018, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phrank

I've got quite a few brushes, Shavemac will make you a knot to your specs, silky smooth or one that will give your face a good scrub.

One on my favourites is this GA, "Americana", will scrub the beard off your face, I personally prefer a really "scritchy" brush and these knots are hand-made - can't beat the price and the performance, and of course, a superb razor helps....

Totally agree with Shavemac.

Nothing like a brush you customize to your own preference. They make a quality brush that lasts.

Dr.Brian · 17 January 2018, 09:04 AM

I have a newer Art of Shaving Fine Badger brush. It’s a nice brush. I thought the AOS Silvertip one seemed too large and dense. I think they deliberately make things unnecessarily complicated to get people to upcharge themselves by increasing knot size and badger quality as you go up, and only offering the 3 types with various handles. It probably makes it easier to sell.
Theres not too much splay, good backbone, not too stiff or scratchy and it makes a great lather. It’s probably a bit over priced, but I wanted to get one I could see and feel myself as it was my first brush. The modern ones are supposedly made by Mühle. The Mühle branded ones aren’t any bargain, so a small upcharge to see it first and walk out with it that day was fine.
This is dangerous territory, and I can see that it’s pretty easy for someone with some discretionary funds to go down the rabbit hole and end up with 5 or 6 razors, 20 brushes, custom made stuff, 50 creams/soaps, 100 aftershaves, etc.
I’m trying to keep it simple! I already have too much cologne, and of course watches.

yhzdude · 17 January 2018, 01:09 PM

i use some brush from Walmart...it s really cheap but it really sucks..don 't buy that.
:-] i think my wife bought it for me..
i picked up a nice one in Milan..that one is VERY nice..have to look up the brand..don't remember , and i am in bed ..too lazy to get up..tomorrow

BNA/LION · 22 January 2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I don't have a clue.

Some great information here!

Jocke, it seems like from recent posts that you are considering a clean shave. Are you?

littleolemoi · 22 January 2018, 12:42 PM

Great suggestions ......... so thank you.

I'm not a typical customer for a shaving brush or shaving cream but can use a nice quality one for those times when I have the time to pamper and properly " shave "

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cajunron · 23 January 2018, 12:09 PM

Omega 636 Silvertip Badger. Shaving is my guilty pleasure. I threw out the old TracII disposable razor 3 years ago and haven't looked back.

23 August 2017, 05:26 AM	#34
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Simpson Chubby 1 Super Badger for me! Still going strong after almost 6 years of use. __________________ Adam

17 January 2018, 09:04 AM	#40
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	I have a newer Art of Shaving Fine Badger brush. It’s a nice brush. I thought the AOS Silvertip one seemed too large and dense. I think they deliberately make things unnecessarily complicated to get people to upcharge themselves by increasing knot size and badger quality as you go up, and only offering the 3 types with various handles. It probably makes it easier to sell. Theres not too much splay, good backbone, not too stiff or scratchy and it makes a great lather. It’s probably a bit over priced, but I wanted to get one I could see and feel myself as it was my first brush. The modern ones are supposedly made by Mühle. The Mühle branded ones aren’t any bargain, so a small upcharge to see it first and walk out with it that day was fine. This is dangerous territory, and I can see that it’s pretty easy for someone with some discretionary funds to go down the rabbit hole and end up with 5 or 6 razors, 20 brushes, custom made stuff, 50 creams/soaps, 100 aftershaves, etc. I’m trying to keep it simple! I already have too much cologne, and of course watches. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

23 January 2018, 12:09 PM	#44
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Omega 636 Silvertip Badger. Shaving is my guilty pleasure. I threw out the old TracII disposable razor 3 years ago and haven't looked back. __________________

22 August 2017, 06:27 AM	#32
gabegd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: es that don't TIC Posts: 68	I use a cheap Shea Moisture brush, hasn't failed me yet!

23 August 2017, 04:08 AM	#33
Jaypee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Watch: Daytona, BLNR, IWC Posts: 35	D R Harris for me!

15 January 2018, 02:09 AM	#37
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	I’ve gone through trial and error with around a dozen brushes and settled on Omega. Lots of perfectly adequate brushes but Omega was just the best I’ve used. Also Cella soap!

17 January 2018, 01:09 PM	#41
yhzdude 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 715	i use some brush from Walmart...it s really cheap but it really sucks..don 't buy that. :-] i think my wife bought it for me.. i picked up a nice one in Milan..that one is VERY nice..have to look up the brand..don't remember , and i am in bed ..too lazy to get up..tomorrow

22 January 2018, 12:42 PM	#43
littleolemoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Guess?? Location: East Coast Posts: 1,534	Great suggestions ......... so thank you. I'm not a typical customer for a shaving brush or shaving cream but can use a nice quality one for those times when I have the time to pamper and properly " shave " Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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