Disappointed with Vulfix Picadilly

gdc · Post by **gdc** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:57 am

Gents, a while back I bought a Vulfix Picadilly from Connaught http://connaughtshaving.com/piccadilly.html to use as a travel brush, and I have found it disappointing - not much backbone, rather thin lather and too scratchy.

I am a face latherer, mostly creams, some sticks.

Now, I was not expecting the results of my Rooney silvertip medium Style 1, but I was expecting more than I got.

I'm keen to try boar again, and would appreciate any recommendations people may have, particularly if they are small (I like to travel as light as possible). I'm thinking Omega this time, perhaps http://connaughtshaving.com/21047.html?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:38 am

the only comment i can make to you is that....

ATFER YOU HAVE A ROONEY,,NOTHING ELSE CAN COME CLOSE..

just get a 1/1 in silvertip,,,

marc

gdc · Post by **gdc** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:42 am

Fair point, and you have already anticipated my Plan B, but surely the boar experts here can point me in the direction of something better than the Piccadilly for consideration?

Teiste · Post by **Teiste** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:21 am

If you like it with backboone:Semogue 620,1438 or 1520.
If you like it with less backbone but super soft tips,Semogue 1470.
I havent tried Omegas with less than 22mm knot but I can tell you that the Omega 80265 is a superb brush.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:53 pm

Personally I think you should just follow Marc's advice. I used an Omega boar for a month straight, and while it 'worked', it didn't work as well as any of my badger brushes ( which vary considerably in price ). The results I was getting were not dissimiliar to what you describe minus the 'sctichy' aspect. I used boar brushes exclusively for years, but once I got my first badger, well, that was that.
Regards,
Gordon

drumana · Post by **drumana** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:10 pm

How about a Simpson Wee Scott? Doesn't get smaller and the word on the street is that it's a worthy performer.

Aside from that, in the boar range, I'd recommend Vulfix 374. It's a smaller brush and performs nicely.

95% · Post by **95%** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:25 am

Andrew - I agree about the Vulfix 374 boar. It's my favorite brush, with extremely soft tips yet sufficient backbone. Though small, it holds enough lather for three passes, and it is made with care.

I was tempted by the Wee Scot but not encouraged by the reviews in this forum. There's an old Wee Scot thread that's worth hunting down.

changabang · Post by **changabang** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:09 pm

I'm kind of liking my Vulfix "Hyde Park" boar. It's small, but it seems to have some backbone, and I don't get that scritchy feeling. (Or maybe I'm just too used to it). I prefer a larger handle (but I don't travel), so my current boar favorite is the Omega 11126.

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:30 pm

The Omega 21047 is a great little brush (21mm knot/44mm loft) that will fit in an empty pill bottle. Highly recommended for travel.

changabang · Post by **changabang** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:09 am

Yeah, I would think the same. I have the Omega 40033, which seems to be its cheaper equivalent, and for a compact brush, it gets the job done. Though the handle is too small for my taste, it would be a good traveler.

Greenhouse · Post by **Greenhouse** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:58 pm

Marc / Gordon:

Forgive my ignorance, but is the Rooney 1/1 = Rooney Style 1, Small?

Greenhouse

Blue As A Jewel · Post by **Blue As A Jewel** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:04 pm

Greenhouse wrote:Marc / Gordon:

Forgive my ignorance, but is the Rooney 1/1 = Rooney Style 1, Small?

Greenhouse

Sorry, I'm neither marc or Gordon, but... Yep

gdc · Post by **gdc** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:53 am

druphus wrote:The Omega 21047 is a great little brush (21mm knot/44mm loft) that will fit in an empty pill bottle. Highly recommended for travel.

Thanks for this, that is exactly what I was wondering, so I'm going to try the 21047.

If it doesn't work out then I'll just have to get a Rooney 1,1...

infabo · Post by **infabo** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:16 am

gdc wrote:Gents, a while back I bought a Vulfix Picadilly from Connaught http://connaughtshaving.com/piccadilly.html to use as a travel brush, and I have found it disappointing - not much backbone, rather thin lather and too scratchy.

I am a face latherer, mostly creams, some sticks.

I don't know what you did wrong, maybe not soaking the brush before shaving, or or or
I own this particular brush, the Vulfix Piccadilly pure bristle, and i highly prefer it over my Omega 31064.
The tips werent scratchy at any time, if though, after a few uses the tips get split and there you go. This brush is very soft and from the backbone side, it is typically boar "flexible". The lather It makes is very good and slick, though not much in quantity (due to the smaller knot) - but it is plenty enough for 2 passes. Yes, my bigger badger brushes produce lather for maybe 3 or 4 passes easily, but hey, this is a boar brush for 12 pound sterling! Not a super-expensive silvertip-badger or anything. And btw, where elsewhere do you get such a well, high quality manufactured handle at this pricepoint like this one? I am a face latherer too - and I love this brush.

SMF

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