Thread: Please recomend brush for Newbie

Hello, I tried to buy a brush on a budget and found a reputable place and got a good deal on a silvertip. but it had a shedding problem that would not go away. However having the chance to use it for awhile, I think silvertip might be a bit too soft for my taste. I know coarser brushes are better with pucks but to harsh for soaps and creams. Can anyone recommend an all purpose brush that works well with all types of soaps and creams.

thanks

What's the budget?
Are you happy to consider all brush types (badger, boar, synthetic, horse hair)?

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.

In the brush section of the intro, it explains that silvertips holds and builds the best lather. For the guys that do not use silvertip, can you explain why you chose your brush?

thanks Guys.