I second OKAllen's suggestion that you consider a boar brush. Semaogue has some great options other than its Owner's Club (it's top-of-the-line brush). I own a Semague 2000, which I got for around $20, and it's a great brush. The 1305 (smaller than the 2000) is also highly recommended. Once broken in, I've come to prefer my Semagoue over my more expensive silvertip badger brush.

The only caveat to getting a boar brush is that it has a break-in period. The bristles are a little stiff and the brush does not hold as much lather until about the 5th shave when the ends start to split. Oddly enough, split ends on badger brush is a very good thing. Once broken in, the brush holds lather a lot better, softens up, and gives you a nice massage sensation (lifting whiskers pre-shave). The second thing to keep in mind is that a boar needs to be soaked for several minutes before using. It performs a lot better when it is not dry. In contrast, with a badger you just splash water on it and go.