Recommend starter Badger brush
Recommend starter Badger brush
I've gradually been working on my shaving technique and equipment. Looking to upgrade from my starter boar brush from WalMart. What is a reasonably priced ($30-$50) middle of the road brush for soaps (Harris) to start on?
Thanks
Jedidiah
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Jedidiah
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For about $50 you can get a Simpsons Berkeley in best badger from www.westcoastshaving.com. The discount code BandB will net you 10% off.
Best,
Scott
Scott
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Simpson has a few brushes in the $50 range with their best grade hair, which is really nice. thesuperiorshave.com is another good site to browse Simpson brushes. Good luck!Hodari D. wrote:For about $50 you can get a Simpsons Berkeley in best badger from www.westcoastshaving.com. The discount code BandB will net you 10% off.
-Andrew-
I haven't owned/experienced a Simpsons, but if their quality is comparable to a Rooney then I would concur with their quality in Best. Having just received a Rooney in Best, the badger quality is great at feel, better than the "silvertip" I purchased from a China based manufacturer/seller on ebay(DeLong).
You could also consider, and this may be a bit much of you are new, building your own. I have a custom brush from Rudy Vey that uses a Finest from The Golden Nib, and I love the knot. TGN also carries handles, so you could put your own together for the price range you are looking for.
You could also consider, and this may be a bit much of you are new, building your own. I have a custom brush from Rudy Vey that uses a Finest from The Golden Nib, and I love the knot. TGN also carries handles, so you could put your own together for the price range you are looking for.
Nick
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I agree with Clive. In that price range, something from Vulfix. Their very nice Pure/Best models fall in that price range for the most part, and even a few of their smaller Super models are around $50 I think. You also might check for pre-owned Simpsons and Rooneys in our Buy/Sell/Trade section.
Regards,
Gordon
Regards,
Gordon
+1 to this. Listen to Clive and Gordon.bernards66 wrote:I agree with Clive. In that price range, something from Vulfix. Their very nice Pure/Best models fall in that price range for the most part, and even a few of their smaller Super models are around $50 I think. You also might check for pre-owned Simpsons and Rooneys in our Buy/Sell/Trade section.
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Gordon
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Andy
Andy
Actually, C&E are indeed still selling the EJ-brand brushes here. I meant to include the link with my previous post.kronos9 wrote:I think the C&E Best Badger is history. However, the current incarnation is here. Other vendors also carry it. Mine is maybe four years old and still performs like it did when new. For the small price difference, I'd take it over the Pure Badger version.
I have owned a C&E/EJ Super Badger for a good few years -- and it's been the best badger brush I have ever owned.
You are correct, sir. I was a little quick on the keyboard.jww wrote:C&E still selling the EJ-brand brushes here.kronos9 wrote:I think the C&E Best Badger is history. However, the current incarnation is here. Other vendors also carry it. Mine is maybe four years old and still performs like it did when new. For the small price difference, I'd take it over the Pure Badger version.
Yes, C&E was the first place I looked because that's where I bought my Best Badger for $35. Then it became unavailable. Now's there's a new $65 EJ Best Badger (CE logo) in cream/ivory that is identical to mine, even to the small ridge at the top of the handle (missing in the BG version as far as I can tell). The BG version has the EJ logo.
In a side by side comparison, I would agree that the new C&E is the same as the old C&E, at nearly twice the price. However, at that price point there is a bounty of brush alternatives.
Double checks for spelling, punctuation, historical accuracy, visual comparisons, special fonts, hyperlinks, emoticons. Okay, good to go.
Ed
do you make lather with the puck in the bowl or load the brush and then take it to the bowl? i've totally gone to loading the brush and then going to my face and add water as needed. even with creams now.dawgvet wrote:Thanks for the input so far. My main concerns were finding a decent quality brush that is not too far to one extreme or the other. Like I said, I primarily bowl lather with soap. Like to EJ recommendation but looking into Vulfix or Simpson. Any input appreciated.
Gil
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
vulfix 2234dawgvet wrote:Alright gents, this is getting close. I'm narrowing it down the the EJ medium best vs. one of the Vulfix but a super seems to be closer in price. Which Vulfix would you recommend? Thanks for all the help.
Gil
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer