Thread: Brush indecision....I'm a newb again!!!

hey.. i know you've already decided on the simpson.. but once i get the chance to have bad.. i'm picking up a shavemac.

I use a boar brush when I want my face stimulated, and a badger brush when I want my face caressed.

I have not seen much mentioned here but i would consider a new forest 2201 it is brush fido(who i think is a member here) has got produced and is selling from his blog. Is becoming one of my favourites at real cheap so leaves more for

Hey everybody, thanks for all the tips, posts, and suggestions.
The Polo 8 came yesterday. I CAN NOT believe I waited so long (YEARS!) to get a top notch brush. The difference was AMAZING!

Lathered up some BayRum Bomb this morning, and it was like a soft face massage. Firm enough, but so niiiiiiiiice.

Almost can't wait to try it out on some Castle Forbes Lime tomorrow!!!

I used some Calypso this morn too. When you look for another brush, and you will, don't forget the Semogue brushes from Leon. I received a boar and badger from VIntage Scent two weeks ago and they are very nice. Great workmanship. Ray G and some of the guys did a review on them, that's why I chose to try them out.

Actually this was the original bay rum. My calypso is in teh mail as we speak!!

I can totally see BAD kicking in. Now I want to know all the varieties, just like I did when I started out with a 5/8 full hollow and my collection exploded because I wanted to try everything. I think I've figured out my favorites, though. I like sharp razors. With cream. Or soap. And aftershave. Oh, and a good brush.

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

I can totally see BAD kicking in.

I saw that one coming.

You are welcome to come over if you want to try some of my brushes out. Might save you some money, instead of trial and error. OTOH, may do the opposite!

Ray, thanks for the very kind offer. I can just see it though...

You: knock knock knock....."Josh, you OK in there? Been in there three hours, buddy...."
Me: Uh, yeah, I'm OK....call my wife....tell her I'm almost through the first test of silvertip, only have three more brands and two more levels of badger to test. I'll be home tuesday.


As it is, I've been experimenting with the new brush...now I see what you guys mean by "lather hog!!" That thing holds two shaves worth for itself!

I'm actually ahving some trouble building lather, and need to re-learn certain elements.

Don't worry. I don't have nearly that many brushes.

Originally Posted by pedro083

I have not seen much mentioned here but i would consider a new forest 2201 it is brush fido(who i think is a member here) has got produced and is selling from his blog. Is becoming one of my favourites at real cheap so leaves more for

Thanks for the comment. The New Forest 2201 shown in my blogs is now sold out. I have had great feedback. I may seek approval as a Vendor here before I launch my next brush in September - the New Forest Finest Silvertip 2211.