Thread: Synthetic vs badger

Originally Posted by EmreMusovi

Well i had simpson pj2 super and colonel 2 band... ive get enough joy until ive learnt cruelty on badgers... So ive sold these lovely brushes for charity and as boar irritate my skin i bought plisson synthetic, lovely brush, i now use much less soap to produce same lather with badgers, no need to soak into hot water to get it soft since its also very soft when dry, also takes enough heat and water, no need to clean it like badgers and dries very fast. Also i tried simpson synthetic but very hard to use with circular motions...
i have now 2 plisson cade syntheric which i use in rotation so i can surely recommend it

Here is where personal preferences and experiences come. I can agree with what has been said about the characteristics of the badger vs synthetic brushes in general. The animal cruelty angle has little influence with me but can be a point for those so oriented.

I love my Simpsons Chubby2 synthetic with a 50mm loft that many find hard to use with circular strokes face lathering. I find it easy to use circular strokes with while face lathering. I even had the loft lowered on a Muhle XL STF brush when I had the knot from it set in a new handle because I found the factory high loft setting too floppy for my taste. That worked out great for me.

Even within a certain type of knot the loft setting, size and density of knot have a big influence on how a brush will feel and perform to the user. That is why you have to try a few brushes out to see what is going to work for you.

Bob

Thanks guys for the advice. I'm using an Omega S10049 S brush I got off SRD. It seems to work well but not knowing how the other side is I've not be convinced that it's my favorite. It's soft and comfortable and makes a good lather.

Just get one of each kind as you see fit. A variety is always nice to have experienced. You don't know until you try. You may wind up loving a wire wheel on a drill :<0)

Originally Posted by JDM

Thanks guys for the advice. I'm using an Omega S10049 S brush I got off SRD. It seems to work well but not knowing how the other side is I've not be convinced that it's my favorite. It's soft and comfortable and makes a good lather.

No worries. You are already in a better position than most if you have a brush you're happy with. Picking up another brush or two of different types is hardly a case of "gilding the lily" or "adding another hue unto the rainbow..." (apologies to Wm. Shakespeare). This is part of what makes the whole thing kind of fun and interesting.

Originally Posted by BobH

Don't have the Whipped Dog Silvertip but sounds great on 2 counts, well 3 really. It has a very attractive price, the size and loft sound great for face lathering and the other Bob recommends it. Good way to see what a badger is all about.

It's very soft,you need to set the knot much lower than other knots from other brands
I have it,doesn't pleases me at all.

Just ordered a new custom brush from a well known craftsman who's brushes are very well regarded (especially on some other forums). My choice of knot, what I thought to be the best available, was a 25mm Muhle STF. Just my opinion..

Originally Posted by Phoenix51

Just ordered a new custom brush from a well known craftsman who's brushes are very well regarded (especially on some other forums). My choice of knot, what I thought to be the best available, was a 25mm Muhle STF. Just my opinion..

Did you try Mühle Black Fibre? It is softer than silvertip and great face lathering machine.