Thread: Please recomend brush for Newbie

no real budget, I like the idea of something that performs like something that cost a lot more (like the good deal that turned bad on the silvertip). preferably badger

Thater. All are nice stiff and soft at the same time. I like the 26mm silvertip for soaps and creams

If you're up for boar, the Semogue 2000 does great with creams, and pretty darn good with soaps. i'm not sure i'll ever buy another brush. a bit stiff to start with, but by the end of the first week it will be as soft as any not floppy badger. It's not pokey, and for around $25-$30 shipped, the price is great! I'm still pretty new with mine, but I'll post any problems that may arise!

2 band finest badger. Covers a lot also I,m a Silvertip guy but I face lather and a 2 band can take on any soap and cream just fine and not to hard on the face. Tc

Semogue SOC is a great brush for the money and once broken in is quite soft. Many people like Whipped Dog brushes - I have two that are nice, nut haven't gotten much use lately. Another option would be a good synthetic.

I think pure badger hits the middle pretty well. It's soft enough to face lather, but stiff enough to use on a hard puck. I personally prefer my broken in boar brushes though.

I recommend Whippeddog silvertip 24mm. If you ask Larry to set it at a loft of around 48mm, it will have enough backbone to pick up hard soaps, plus the tips will feel soft on your face.