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Im about to make a decision on whether or not to choose a rooney or go with a shavemac... i already know what a rooney feels like... a medium is rather large, has a large knot, and the loft is like a softball... and very stiff, how are shavemac brushes? and which between the two would you recommend over the other? will be going for silvertip in either of the two...
I've never used a Shavmac but I do have a Rooney medium in finest. I think most will agree the three best brushes in the world are Plisson, Simpson and Rooney. I am very fond of mine. But in the end its a matter of what qualities you like in a brush and matching that with the brush and your wallet. All the major brands are quality brushes in the end.
yeah when it comes to the brush, money is not an object... ive already "retained" the funds for that... so, its a matter of quality... and if you say the rooney is better, ill go with the rooney :)
wow... im shocked... i voted rooney, so i could see the polls, and so far... aside from myself, 1 voted rooney, 3 voted shavemac.... im a bit suprised (O_O)
The shavemac has a reputation of being a well-built brush, the Shavemac 177 particularly seems to be popular. The similarly priced Rooney in Super gets favourable comments as well. I've used neither, but perhaps looking around these forums and other forums you might be able to find out the key differences in how they feel, and then make a decision based on that. I'm sure there are comparisons made between the two somewhere.
Good luck!
I wouldn't say that either has the edge in terms of build quality or presentation, and therefore did not vote.
Ultimately, your decision should be made in what your looking for in the brush (like thebigspendur stated). There are noticeable differences between these manufacturers--
- Shavemac uses the "lightbulb" shape for the hair w1hile Rooney uses the "fan" shape. This can affect the feel of the brush in use.
- Rooney may be slightly more dense in hair than a Shavemac (this is based on my experience with my own brushes from each).
- SHavemac has much more in terms of options for size and style than does Rooney.
So, now all you have to do is figure out which charateristics appeal to you. With that, you can make a good choice for yourself.
I can't comment on Rooney, but Bernd Blos at Shavemac has been very accommodating to some SMF gents' specific requests regarding brush construction and shape. I will say (again) that I wouldn't have considered another brush if I'd bought my (bulb) Shavemac VLB first.
Wayne
I can't comment on the Rooney since I have never had one. But, I have two Shavemacs and they are super. Neither are top-shelf silver tip but both generate great lather and hold water. The smaller one, 21mm, is my favorite since it offers a better "massage" because it is more firm.
For me, there is no point in trying a different brand.
Ron.
With some rare exceptions there have been few really heated or in depth discussions about brushes here. If you check out B&B and ask the same question you'll get a plethora or responses.
Savile Row FTW imho
Your posts suggests that you have a Rooney, and I know you have a Vulfix, so I say buy the Shavemac. I have 4 and love them all. I would suggest staying with a knot of 26mm at the largest. While a Shavemac really does not bloom out wide, it does open up during use. They are densely packed, not floppy and very enjoyable to use.
RT
I won't vote, since I only have 1 boar hair brush (14 euro) , and 1 synthetic brush (8? euro).
No matter how soft the hairs are, it's just a brush, meant to apply lather or cream to your face. A boar brush will do that just as well as a 1000$ plisson.
To me, it makes no sense to skimp on the razor and the stone, and then drop $$$ for a brush. Especially since the brush has no real effect on the direct results of the shave (though I admit the brush itself may feel nicer).
Just my 2 eurocents of course.
well i have a cheap boar bristle, and let me tell you... there is a tremendous difference between the boar and a badger... i also have a nice vulfix, but you can also tell the difference between the vulfix and the rooney... rooneys are more dense, and they are firmer because of that... i think the lofts might be a bit bigger, but... ive heard they are moving forward with shorter lofts... handles? i like rooney handles better than the shavemac... they are larger, offer more substantial grip, and all around look nicer :) (better bone AND ivory designs, as well as better (at least in my opinion) sculpted designs) the question in all of this, is which is built to take more punishment... you know? which is going to endure the most grueling of tasks before buckling... that kind of stuff, you know?
Vulfix? Vulfix? Anybody, anybody?
(with apologies to Ferris Bueller)
;)
Greg
I believe you. I handled a 1000$ plisson a year ago in a shaving shop and it felt amazing. Beyond words.Quote:
Originally Posted by Warlockdlx69
But in the end, it is the pointy bit of steel you drag across your face that does the shaving. The razor is most important.
A good stone and a quality strop are important as well because you use them to maintain the quality of the razor.
Soap provides the lubrication so that is important as well, though not a problem since soap is cheap.
But the brush itself doesn't add anything to the physical action called shaving. Ditto for the scuttle.
It might be nice, but spending $$$ on a brush while you don't want to spend $$ for a razor, or even $ for a stone is skimping on the essentials in favor of frills.
I have both the 28mm and 30mm Shavemac brushes with the lightbulb shaped bristles and they are great. Big, but great......... :roflmao I use them in the rotation all the time along with my Rooney's, Simpson's, Maestro's and Vulfix's..........I have found Kent brushes to be a little floppy and my B&B brush is not a recommended one as well.
Have fun,
Lynn
put the 35$ Vulfix there, and you'll get my vote. I don't care for special silver tip, gold tip, or platinum tip, as long as it whips descent later...
Nenad
well i have a couple of brushes, including a vulfix 2234... so i am well versed on the quality of the vulfix brush :) very nice piece of item.... definitely floppy, but as many say, floppy helps with the actual lathering process... so, im just trying to figure out between the two which is more superior.. as i said, which is capable of taking more punishment...
I don't think there is a clear winner betwwen these two in terms of endurance or durability. Both of these company's offerings are quality that will last years if not decades.
Honestly, I don't think anyone has owned the recent Rooney line or a Shavemac long enough to accurately assess their longevity in use.