Thread: Anyone have an opinion on their shaving brush?

I really like my super badger Vulfix #2234. It seems to be the perfect size (hehehe,but I have only used this brush) but I do enjoy the size. I don't think I would actually need anything more, but I don't know that...yet

I have a vulfix #40 and its an outstanding brush. It replaced a caswell massey pure badge about half the size and the difference is remarkable between the two. I recently got another brush the same size as the 40 from a guy in Canada, its supposedly super badger but its a bit scratchy so I'm not sure if its a blend of super and pure.

I think overall the vulfix is the way to go but of course I've never used a Simpson so maybe I'm missing some nirvana.

...a silvertip (super) badger brush works better with soap vs cream, where you need for the brush to hold more water in order to get a good lather from the soap. With cream, getting a lather is a little easier due to its concentrated nature, therefore a pure badger brush works just fine. This is just personal theory and may be a load of doo doo. What do others think?

Tom

I have a Maestro Stag Horn, 2 Vulfix, 1 Kent and a small Rooney. The least moppish of them is the Rooney. This badger hair is awesome. Has some spring in it and really holds the water without the dripping from some of the bigger brushes. All of the brands mentioned are good though. I am finding that the really big brushes can actually hold too much if you don't limit the water a little and are more prone to the dripping and splattering of water and lather. Good Luck. Lynn

Originally Posted by adjustme69

I have a Maestro Stag Horn, 2 Vulfix, 1 Kent and a small Rooney. The least moppish of them is the Rooney. This badger hair is awesome. Has some spring in it and really holds the water without the dripping from some of the bigger brushes. All of the brands mentioned are good though. I am finding that the really big brushes can actually hold too much if you don't limit the water a little and are more prone to the dripping and splattering of water and lather. Good Luck. Lynn

Thanks Lynn,
I've heard a lot of good things about the entire line of Rooney brushes. Maybe one is in my future. In the meanwhile, I was offered a deal on a Vulfix 2235 that was too good to pass up. I'll post my impressions once I've had time to try it out.
Ed

I was pefectly happy with my cheap badger brush with a plastic handle that I got in a $38.00 shaving kit....now I find myself searching the internet for new brushes...you have ruined my state of bliss....

As promised, my take on the Vulfix 2235.

First, some background: This is the 3rd brush I've owned; the first was a $6.95 Surrey bristle brush--worked great with the <$2 Surrey glycerine soap (definitely the way to go for shaving on the cheap). My next brush was a Men-u premium synthetic brush $52 (I got it on sale for $35); definite step up from the bristle, holds alot of water and can lather a brick--I still use this as my travel brush because it is a fine brush and dries almost immediately.

Now on to my new (used) Vulfix 2235 purchased for $50--two months old. Now I know what all the fus us about with regard to good badger hair brushes! This thing holds water and heat quite nicely, builds lather immediately and in profusion from all of my creams and soaps, and man oh man does it feel great on my face. It is not stiff, but it has enough body to it that I would never describe it as moppish. I have lathered creams and soaps both in my mug and directly on my face. The brush holds up well to a circular scrubbing motion on my face and also does a great job of evenly spreading lather when I use a painting motion. Bottom line, I love it.

Unfortunately, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Now I'm looking at the new SMF brush that Shavemac is making . Either that or a Plisson European White (Unfortunately-maybe fortunately-I've not caught this addiction badly enough [yet] to consider the Plisson High Mountain White ). The take home message JL, yes, this is an addiction. Eventually you will either go broke or learn to be satisfied with what you have...I'm not there yet

Ed

Don't foget the other option: "Or you'll buy all the stuff you can and be on the lookout for fresh pickings"

All depends on the bankroll available to you, I guess.

Me, I'll probably go broke first.

This forum is like crack for the straight razor user...

Originally Posted by JLStorm

This forum is like crack for the straight razor user...

That is the best description of this place I have heard yet.