Thread: Moving away from badger

Originally Posted by DZEC

IMHO - I understand that I have no experience with a high quality badger knot, but I can’t believe the cost is justified by any apparent improvement in lathering or feel.

I'd agree that the cost cannot be solely justified by any apparent improvement in lathering or feel. That said, you don't have to pay the price of a Simpsons Manchurian or Shavemac 2 band silvertip to have a high quality badger knot brush.

Various Chinese companies sell good solid 2 band silvertip badger brushes at reasonable cost or you can roll tour own by using a Maggards SHD 2 band knot in the handle of your choice. Another excellent choice would be a Semogue Owners Club, SOC, 2 band badger brush. All these are more expensive than the brushes you already have but not prohibitively so imo.

Bob