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All,
I do a TON of travel and I want to be able to take my shaving routine along with me. I was curious if anyone could recommend a good travel brush??? I don't want to drop a ton of cash but realize you get what you pay for! I would also prefer that it close into some type of shell for protection if at all possible!! Thanks!
Aaron
If you take a regular brush and just drop it into a plastic tube you have a travel brush. You can make a plastic tube for one easily with hardware store stuff. Pipe for a built in vacuum works as does really big pill bottles. What you are trying to do is keep your brush from getting messed up in your luggage.
I would go with a Muhle synthetic silver tip in one of the smaller knot sizes. Synthetic brushes dry much more quickly that natural fiber knots and, in my experience, lather any soap or cream you care to use easily. You can put it in a plastic prescription bottle of the appropriate size. Drill some holes in the lid and maybe the base for air flow to aid in drying. They are not hugely expensive either.
Bob
Look at the Parker travel brush if you like badger hair. Not too expensive and designed specifically for travel.
I have this one that use with a stick of Arko. I love it. http://http://www.royalshave.com/p/411-224/muhle-anodized-aluminum-silvertip-fiber-travel-shaving-brush.html?gclid=CMi_2bjMnb4CFaNj7AodrQwApA
I have a VDH Boar brush that came in a kit I found at Wally World. I think the plastic case I bought cost more than the brush....
But if you are a Boar fan, it is a great brush. So much so that I was crushed when I miss-placed it for a few days. (found it)
Even if I can't take the Straight or even a DE I cling to every part of wet-shaving I can.
Custom...
Bill, Walleye, Harry, Glen, and a few more, all great options :ziplip:
If I did a lot of travel as much as I hate to admit it I'd go with a synthetic. The good ones have really improved and care is a snap so you don't have to worry. I'd never take a good brush on a trip they can walk away too easily.
I took one of my vintage TOBS antique rescues, put it into a piece of cut PVC pipe, put air holes & capped the ends. Sort of HillBilly, but it protects my brush. :shrug:
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Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Do you have any links to some of the newer/better ones ? I see a ton of china/eBay ones but not sure what's what.
This one is kind of what I'm looking for.
Aaron i Hope this helps
http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...1%26sale%3Dyes
Another option is a Whipped Dog Synthetic in a 22mm or 24mm knot (your choice): $22 out the door. It is an excellent knot.
I put one in a Bethlehem Olivewood handle and have used it as my travel brush and at home in my rotation, however the WD handles are very nice. I have a burgundy one on my WD Silvertip.
Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment
Synthetic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps14cadbae.jpg
Silvertip
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps702b4220.jpg
I saw these before and almost got one!!! I like the style of them that's for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by Haroldg48
Jeez now I want to buy a bunch more stuff!!!! :rofl2:
That (the top pic) is one of the most beautiful brush handles I have seen :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lince
I'm really pleased with the Edwin Jagger travel brush. It's reasonably priced, and while I'm always happy to return home to my Shavemac, it's a good brush for a few days on the road.
That (the top pic) is one of the most beautiful brush handles I have seen :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lince
I have the Muhle synthetic, nice package, and dries fast, which is why I bought it. Mühle 31 M 530 Silvertip Fibreİ Aluminium Travel Shaving Brush
A Wee Scott in a pill bottle works also, or just put an at home brush in one of the Muhle cases mentioned.
The latter is the most economical solution, all you need is the tube rather than a specialized brush
Simpson Wee Scott in a small pill bottle. An awesome little brush disguised as a small brush :)
OK so I have been super busy but I wanted to show off what I decided to go with and I cannot wait to get home to open it :)
Edwin Jagger Pure Badger Travel Shaving Brush, Silver Aluminum Handle 81M530 | OsoGrandeKnives
That's identical to a Muhle that I have (and love), except mine is synthetic. It's a great little brush!Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron71
Good choice. I think you'll enjoy it.
Well, I'm late to the dance built have been traveling. I'm in Paris with a Simpson's Major and it's working well so far. Morris and Forndran makes a similar turnback in faux ivory and tortoise that's really handsome.
Cheers, Steve
I ended up getting a Simpson wee Scott myself. Hopefully it works out for me
Gentlemen,
My shave brush is the 21 mm knot Muhle fiber silvertip in the aluminum tube. It works well and dries fast. Good stuff.
I finally got to use it yesterday and it will be a good travel mate for me !!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Haroldg48