Thread: What am I missing out on?

Originally Posted by Gldbird1

The Thater costs well over one hundred dollars, does it not?

They make several sizes. Some are less than $100 however with shipping it will be more.

As far as why spend more for one brush over another it's no different than why buy a BMW over a Yugo. Both are cars and both will get you where you want to go right?

Hello, Paulsen:

If I may suggest this: Start off with a 22 mm. pure badger brush that costs around $30. That's good for starters. Try it out for a while and see what you think. You also can find a good boar brush around $25. Try that, too. Both of those brushes will give you a good start.

I have both badger and boar brushes, and they work well with soap and cream.

There is plenty of time to begin inching up toward the more expensive brushes. Are the expensive brushes worth the money? Some are and some not. It's a question what they are worth to you.

Either way, experience the starters first and you'll be better prepared to approach the more expensive brushes. Please keep us posted.

Regards,
Obie

Thanks for all the feedback!

Given the quality and performance of the Thäter brushes, the are not in line with other badger brushes. They deliver significantly higher value for money.

The handles were designed by engineers to ensure optimum grip. The result is arguably not the prettiest (I really like them, though), but in my opinion the most ergonomical.

I have an Edwin Jagger Medium Best badger right now, which is the same brush C&J commision i believe. I also have one of the 21mm Fine Thater brushes on its way.

If you can wait a few days, I will write a review and compare the 2 brushes, since they are similiarly priced.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I have an Edwin Jagger Medium Best badger right now, which is the same brush C&J commision i believe. I also have one of the 21mm Fine Thater brushes on its way.

If you can wait a few days, I will write a review and compare the 2 brushes, since they are similiarly priced.

I, for one, would very much like to read that review. Thanks in advance!

Given the quality and performance of the Thäter brushes, the are not in line with other badger brushes. They deliver significantly higher value for money.

Significantly? Because of the handle?

Originally Posted by Gldbird1

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Given the quality and performance of the Thäter brushes, the are not in line with other badger brushes. They deliver significantly higher value for money.

Significantly? Because of the handle?

Because of the features already listed elsewhere in this thread. What makes you say it would just be because of the handles? In any event, wait for the reviews to come in, and ye shall find answers to all your questions.

Regards,
Robin

I actually love the stiff bristles on my burma shave, but it does fall apart.............. i hope should i invest in a 35+$ brush that would be the big difference... durability.

I have tried boar and badger but never looked back since I started using an Omega synthetic brush. I am a face latherer, for best results I massage the lather well into the whiskers for a couple of minutes. With natural hair brushes the lather turns runny after a while which does not happen with the synthetic brush.

I have one that I got from the Art of Shaving people 20 years ago it seems and another 23mm with burl handle, cost about $70.
I appear to be getting a whole lot more short broken off hairs in my cream the burl brush than with the cheaper one which end up on the blade=makes me think I whacked by mustache-