Vulfix Grades Vs. Rooney Grades

Fractal · Post by **Fractal** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:53 am

Vulfix makes Rooney, right?

The hair quality that Vulfix has is: Super Badger, Best Badger, Pure Badgre, & Pure Bristle.

The hair quality that Rooney has is: Finest, Super Silvertip, Genuine Silvertip, Best Badger, & Pure Badger.

So if I wanted to match up the equivalents, what would I do?

I'm trying to get something really nice for less if it's identical.

texasPI · Post by **texasPI** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:11 pm

Fractal wrote:Vulfix makes Rooney, right?

I don't think that's right.

Amyn · Post by **Amyn** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:11 pm

Fractal wrote:Vulfix makes Rooney, right?

Nope. Two different companies w/ completely different offerings.

Some Rooney lover is spinning in his grave.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:24 pm

Eh? Progress-Vulfix is located on the Isle of Man. RA Rooney is in the East End of London. Philip Waterson is the head honcho at Vulfix, whilst Lee Sabini runs the show at Rooney. Where did you get the idea that they were somehow the same company?
Regards,
Gordon

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:39 pm

They are not even a little bit similar, in my experience.

Fractal · Post by **Fractal** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:01 pm

lol Wow! Guess I was way off, huh?

Still can any comparisons be made between the two?

I have a Vulfix Super Badger (I don't know which one), and am looking for an "upgrade."

Re: My not knowing what kind of Vulfix I have - Is there a way to tell? I know it's a Super Badger because of the handle design; however, I forgot everything else (i.e. knot size (it's one of the smaller ones), bristle loft, etc.).

:/

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:10 pm

Better tell us how much of an upgrade you wish to purchase. The best quality brush to be bought today is a Rooney Finest (no, I'm not going to duck; it's true), but they are expensive. If you aren't wanting to go that far, it doesn't matter so much which brand you buy. Give us a budget and we'll be delighted to spend it for you.

Chris

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:22 pm

I agree with Chris, although for a brush on a budget, a Rooney Super would be better than a Vulfix in my opinion.
If you can afford a Finest, then that would be the only brush you would need.

cough, cough..........

Unless you get SBAD, and start collecting Simpsons and Plissons and other Rooneys..................

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:49 pm

Fractal, Yeah, the price range you are considering is crucial to us being able to give you meaningful feedback. Vulfix Supers are good brushes. As far as I can tell, they are made in the same manner as Rooney Supers and are not really all that dissimiliar. The Rooneys are more densly packed, which is a factor with some shavers, but not necessarily with all ( Clive comes to mind....and Corey Greenberg as well ). If you're willing to spend in the $100-$150 range, personally, I'd say, get a Simpson Best.
Regards,
Gordon

CMur12 · Post by **CMur12** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:54 pm

Fractal, it all depends on what you want from a brush.

I ordered a Rooney Finest, because it was the "finest," and it wasn't the right brush for me. For our own Clive, the Vulfix is the best, and we have other members with other favorites.

Do you make lather on your face or in a bowl? What are you looking for in an upgrade?

I wish you the best -

- Murray

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:38 pm

Besides budget, a little information on what you like and don't like about your current brush would be great.

Fractal · Post by **Fractal** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:18 am

There's a lot more to this than I first thought. Thanks for all your patience!

I'm looking in the $100-150 range.
I make my lather in a bowl using shaving cream.
I'm looking for a more "luxurious/pampered" feel.

drP · Post by **drP** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:27 am

Hi Benoit (

),

May i suggest the Polo 8 in best?

Perfect allround brush, and a Simpsons too...!

hicabi · Post by **hicabi** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:09 pm

Vulfix Super badger is exactly equal to the hair in my Simpon's Duke 3 Best.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:10 pm

Yes, that would be a most excellent choice. I have one, and it's quite "luxurious" feeling, and very substantial. A serious shave brush. If, perchance, you think that the handle of the Polo #8 would just be too big for your taste, then there is the Duke #3 or Commodore X3, or even the Persian Jar models #2 pr #3.
Regards,
Gordon

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:12 pm

hicabi, Yes, it is, at least, quite similiar, but you will notice that the Duke #3 is packed considerably more densely then is the Vulfix, and the knot is set deeper into the handle.
Regards,
Gordon

hicabi · Post by **hicabi** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:34 pm

Gordon, I agree. Duke 3 (23mm knot) had at least %30 more hair than than Vulfix 2235 (24mm knot).

It is interesting that "Super" in one brand is similar to "Best" in another...

Fractal · Post by **Fractal** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:46 am

Okay. Looks like I'll be putting the Rooney Style 3 Small Super Silvertip on my Christmas list this year. Thanks guys!

jfrancisco · Post by **jfrancisco** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:46 pm

Fractal wrote:Okay. Looks like I'll be putting the Rooney Style 3 Small Super Silvertip on my Christmas list this year. Thanks guys!

That's a great brush that should provide you with many excellent shaves.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:55 pm

hicabi, Yes, definately. That's why, if one is at all picky, and interested in getting what one wants, there is no substitude for some knowledge, and some familiarity with the actual maker's products, as there is no uniformity in how the various companies choose to name their various grades of bristle, how densely they're packed, or much of anything else. Shoot, Kent BKs are simply marked as 'Pure Badger' even though those models are the top of their current line, and Plisson doesn't use that terminology at all.
Regards,
Gordon

SMF

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