Gents,

I've not had the pleasure of trying more than my first and only brush, which is at the less expensive end of the badger lineup.

Say that I was thinking of trying something new, are there any specific characteristics of the brush that are better suited to specific purposes, such as face vs bowl lathering, soap vs cream, skin type, etc...

Is it all a matter of personal preference, or are there some general "universally accepted" (ok, that might be a bit much) things to look for?

Thanks!