Thread: Whats the best shaving brush

Here is another opinion, Simpsons Manchurian badger. If I wanted another badger brush and wanted to spend the money I would get another one. Soft but not too soft on the face while face lathering with good backbone. It would be fan shaped too. All around sweet brush.

Bob

Personally I prefer a Plisson synthetic, so damn soft, I face lather and it makes an outstanding lather.
My high-end Mühle silvertip XL sees no use anymore since I got the synthetic.

Originally Posted by TristanLudlow

Personally I prefer a Plisson synthetic, so damn soft, I face lather and it makes an outstanding lather.
My high-end Mühle silvertip XL sees no use anymore since I got the synthetic.

Now personally the Plisson is not my favourite synthetic even though it makes outstanding lather as you say. The Simsons Chubby 2 synthetic is my favourite synthetic with very soft tips but a heck of a lot more backbone than the Plisson. It also makes an outstanding lather to boot. I am not saying this to be confrontational only to illustrate that the "best" brush regardless of knot material used is subjective personal opinion.

I have to say that synthetic knot brushes are my favourites over my other boar and badger brushes and so get used more often. I still keep the others for a nice change of pace though. Also, regardless of knot material type or cost they all produce an excellent lather with any cream or soap I have. So the "best" brush for me can vary on any given day depending on the experience I am in the mood for.

Bob

Not a fan of anything synthetic,But I have to say the syn knots I have used in the past few weeks are very nice Knots.

Originally Posted by BobH

Now personally the Plisson is not my favourite synthetic even though it makes outstanding lather as you say. The Simsons Chubby 2 synthetic is my favourite synthetic with very soft tips but a heck of a lot more backbone than the Plisson. It also makes an outstanding lather to boot. I am not saying this to be confrontational only to illustrate that the "best" brush regardless of knot material used is subjective personal opinion.

I have to say that synthetic knot brushes are my favourites over my other boar and badger brushes and so get used more often. I still keep the others for a nice change of pace though. Also, regardless of knot material type or cost they all produce an excellent lather with any cream or soap I have. So the "best" brush for me can vary on any given day depending on the experience I am in the mood for.

Bob

I forgot to say that I don't have a large collection of brushes, I have one TI superbadger, a Mühle silvertip and a Plisson synthetic, out of these I prefer the Plisson. And indeed it doesn't have much backbone, ergo I have to push the brush down well on my face more than my other brushes. I just like the soooftttness. I might have try out more brands of synthetics in the future.

Originally Posted by JOB15

This question might have no real answer ...
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Money is no object...

This question does have a real answer.
The best shaving brush is the Omega 48 Pro.


The most ergonomic handle, the best knot dimension, the best hair length, the optimal hair density, the most smooth hair tips and the best backbone strength.
However, it takes weeks to get rid of the smell, and moths to break the hair down in order to produce its best.

And if money is really no object, do not believe that a pricier brush could even come close to the 15-dollar Omega 48 Pro.

Originally Posted by Slur

This question does have a real answer.
The best shaving brush is the Omega 48 Pro.


The most ergonomic handle, the best knot dimension, the best hair length, the optimal hair density, the most smooth hair tips and the best backbone strength.
However, it takes weeks to get rid of the smell, and moths to break the hair down in order to produce its best.

And if money is really no object, do not believe that a pricier brush could even come close to the 15-dollar Omega 48 Pro.

Just to define a couple things,Boar is not hair,nor is Hourse or syns,they are solid Fibers.All will make lather without question.
True silvertip badger has always been the benchmark because the Hairs are Hollow,they retain heat and water because of the hollow cores.
Is this better?? maybe so,maybe not.

I think of brushes like good wine in that you can spend an absolute fortune on one or shop around and get a really sturdy, serviceable one for $20-$30. Is that the same as saying that the good sturdy brush is AS good as the Simpson brush at $300? No. My Simpsons brush (not $300) is a nicer brush than the few low cost ones. But is the difference in performance WORTH the difference in price. No. The best brushes, like wine, are all about luxury. But don't look for a $300 improvement in your shave experience. YMMV.

I've now looked at loads of brushes. As long as its silver tipped and not too big im good with it, which leaves only one aspect : aesthetics..
So far this is the best looking brush I've seen :
Bulbous Style, Chrome Lined

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I think of brushes like good wine in that you can spend an absolute fortune on one or shop around and get a really sturdy, serviceable one for $20-$30. Is that the same as saying that the good sturdy brush is AS good as the Simpson brush at $300? No. My Simpsons brush (not $300) is a nicer brush than the few low cost ones. But is the difference in performance WORTH the difference in price. No. The best brushes, like wine, are all about luxury. But don't look for a $300 improvement in your shave experience. YMMV.

I can agree to that 100%. For me that same sentiment goes for soaps/creams, and razors also. You can't buy your way to a good shave, only having good technique will do that for you and the rest is gravy.

Bob