Thread: Entry level brushes.

I'm looking for an inexpesive brush as an upgrade for the EverReady I've been using. I'm thinking either a Vulfix or an Edwin Jagger. The few reviews I've found about Vulfix say they're decent so I leaning that way. Are the Edwin Jaggers comparable to the Vulfix in quality?

I have a Vulfix 2234 that I have used for over five years. It's great. (They are $59.99 at Classic Shaving.) If this one went belly up tomorrow, I'd buy another just like it!

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Vulfix Shaving Brushes

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Jeeter

Hello Willy. You should just cut & scrape out the brush you already have and replace with a new badger knot. You can have a $100 brush for $15 or $20.

bj

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

Hello Willy. You should just cut & scrape out the brush you already have and replace with a new badger knot. You can have a $100 brush for $15 or $20.

bj

Definite +1 on that!

I've already thought about a new knot form the golden nib, but I kinda wanna keep the brush I'm using in it's original condition. It's kinda sentimental to me. I am looking at some vintage brushes on the bay to do this with though. Whats the process, just cutting out the old knot, cleaning all the residue out and epoxying the new one in place?


a little update. I just ordered a Vulfix #406 from classic shaving. I like a brush that's a little stiffer so I figured the best badger was the way to go. Looks like my first silvertip will be an ebay special rework with a golden nib knot......

If replacing the knot is not an option for you (you need tools, time, etc.) Edwin Jagger brushes are considered to be very good. In fact, they make some of them for Crabtree & Evelyn (C&E). The small best badger brush, which is probably not wide available anymore at C&E was highly recommended. That was my first brush. This could be a good alternative for somebody looking for a good brush at an affordable price. When they are on sale, you can buy the Edwin Jagger brush directly from The English Shaving company at a lower price than the C&E. You can read the review for this brush here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...i-brushes.html

Al raz.

Originally Posted by SlickWillyTFCF

I'm looking for an inexpesive brush as an upgrade for the EverReady I've been using. I'm thinking either a Vulfix or an Edwin Jagger. The few reviews I've found about Vulfix say they're decent so I leaning that way. Are the Edwin Jaggers comparable to the Vulfix in quality?

[QUOTE=SlickWillyTFCF;426775]I've already thought about a new knot form the golden nib, but I kinda wanna keep the brush I'm using in it's original condition. It's kinda sentimental to me. I am looking at some vintage brushes on the bay to do this with though. Whats the process, just cutting out the old knot, cleaning all the residue out and epoxying the new one in place?
QUOTE]

There are several posts here about the process many have used to revive an old brush handle with a new knot. Short synopsis, first try soaking in boiling hot water. If a natural glue was used, this will probably dissolve the glue and the knot should come right out. Scrape the hole clean, dry and epoxy the new knot in. If this does not work, you cut all the hair down as short as you can, get something to stabilize the handle (think vise) and use a screwdriver to see if you can pry it out. One said that he had to use screwdriver and hammer to break up the old knot and take it out in pieces. Clean the hole and epoxy in the new knot.

Let us know what you do and pictures are always fun to look at!

T

Not much of an upgrade from everready, but the Tweezerman brush, at $15, it works fine for me.

Tweezerman Badger Hair Shave Brush

Originally Posted by SlickWillyTFCF

I've already thought about a new knot form the golden nib, but I kinda wanna keep the brush I'm using in it's original condition. It's kinda sentimental to me. I am looking at some vintage brushes on the bay to do this with though. Whats the process, just cutting out the old knot, cleaning all the residue out and epoxying the new one in place?

Looks like my first silvertip will be an ebay special rework with a golden nib knot......

If you have or know someone who has a drill press use a 7/8" or 1" Forstner drill bit to drill out the hairs after you cut them off with a pair of scissors. This all depends on what size hole you need for your new knot. You have to measure in millimeters for the knot because of a new measuring system from some foreign land.

bj

I have heard good things about Vulfix, however I have heard that Edwin Jagger mainly makes crome versions of cartridge razors.