Thread: best brush for $60 price range

I emailed AusTexShaver about the above link and asked for help describing these badger brush knots. He replied with some great information that he has allowed me to share with all of us.

Thanks and here is his reply about badger brush function.

The main factors influencing how a knot performs are the grade, the density, and the loft (length of the knot).

As a general rule the higher the grade the softer the brush, the greater the density the stiffer it is, and the shorter the loft the stiffer it is. In addition there is shape...with Rooneys being more of a flat shape while others have more of a bulb shape.

That is why I prefer Rooneys as they are very soft, very dense, and have a slightly shorter loft than most brushes.

Now all you have to do is figure out what size you like. Some people like large (28mm or more) brushes and some like small (22mm or less). I like 24mm as nice all around size...it's easier to get the lather where you want while for me the larger sizes seem to get lather everywhere.

Hope this helps...but in the future don't be afraid to post on the forum as I'm sure there are others with the same question.

I will second the Semogue brush. I got mine from Leon as well, and can't recommend his site, products or service too much.


I have a Dan Capshaw custom, and Edwin Jagger and the Semogue.... I pick up the Portuguese brush every time.

Hey Outlaw, have you decided on your brush?

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