Quote Originally Posted by Ponypox View Post
Hi.

I'm new to wet shaving and only really used boar brushes and a synthetic. I wanted to know the big deal with badger brushes so I decided to take the risk on a Simpson Duke 3 after a lot of research. I figured I would love the brush because it cost so much. Well, the first time I used it I didn't really like it. I did about 9 palm lather/dry cycles with it and tried it out afterwards in hopes that it get better. It still has a little more scratch than I like. I THINK part of that is because it is very densely packed and has a short loft. I am use to the generally higher loft of my boar brushes which I am still very much breaking in and their splay as well. Im also finding it a little short for painting like I'm use to. I am a little distressed as I expected to instantly love any brush at the price I paid for it but it just doesn't seem to be my thing at this point. I don't want to give up on badger but the prices seem too risky to be taking chances like this. Is it odd to try to sell a brush so I can look for another brush? Thank you.
I do not see correlation between price and love. What you have experienced is the fact that you have to find the brush you like, which means the knot type the loft, the density you like. That is the YMMV part in the hobby, it will take a bunch of trial and error before you get it right for you.
You will have similar experience with soaps, razors, and to much less extent with after shaves.

Selling used brushes is not odd, lots of people do it, once it is washed with shampoo it is clean.