Thread: Good quality budget silvertip brush

I would keep in mind that $100 US is about $138 Canadian so buying in the US can be not such a bargain. The add shipping onto that too.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

I would keep in mind that $100 US is about $138 Canadian so buying in the US can be not such a bargain. The add shipping onto that too.

Bob

Indeed. The shipping charges are ridiculous.

I've got a couple of Frank's Shaving brushes and have found them to be suitable - a best badger and a silvertip.
I've also got a Semogue 1305(?) which I don't use all that often.
Given that I've never tried any other brushes you can tale my opinion with a grain of salt.
I want to get this one next
Deluxe 100 Silvertip Bagder Hair Shaving Brush Extra Density 28mm Knot | eBay

Don't know whether you made your choice already or not, but...
If I were looking for a badger brush in your price range, I would go for a Simpson Colonel X2 or Commodore X2/X3 in Best. The two Simpson Best brushes I have are just as nice or nicer than a lot of "Silvertip" knots I've used. And Simpson is a legendary brand of unquestioned quality. MHO.

Originally Posted by SRNewb

Don't know whether you made your choice already or not, but...
If I were looking for a badger brush in your price range, I would go for a Simpson Colonel X2 or Commodore X2/X3 in Best. The two Simpson Best brushes I have are just as nice or nicer than a lot of "Silvertip" knots I've used. And Simpson is a legendary brand of unquestioned quality. MHO.

Maybe I am just having bad luck, but I have been having problems with shedding with my Simpson Colonel. I even contacted Simpson and they replaced it. The new one didn't shed for the first few months but now it gives off more than 10 hairs every shave. Unfortunate, as I otherwise really like the brush.

I too am looking for a reasonably-priced badger that doesn't shed. Have seen the Omegas including 636 that look like great bargains (if they don't shed).

Originally Posted by 400E

Have seen the Omegas including 636 that look like great bargains (if they don't shed).

Mine has not lost a hair in the 4 months ive had it.

Originally Posted by MW76

Mine has not lost a hair in the 4 months ive had it.

Excellent! Thanks for the update.

Originally Posted by GaryG

I'd submit that the Simpson's in Best Badger are as good a buy as can be found in badgerland. They are more economical than the higher grades, and make plenty of lather. A Simpson Duke 2 or Colonel 2XL in Best will be under the OP's objective, and get you an iconic Simpson's brush.

Can't beat this...

Originally Posted by cau

Can't beat this...

I whole heartedly concur.

I personally am a little reluctant to get another Simpson brush due to constant shedding from my Colonel. Maybe it's unique to that model, but from what I've read elsewhere, it appears that Simpson has had some quality control problems in recent years.