$8 brush, $300 brush -- Can't tell the differfence
OK, I'm far enough along my straight journey to experience and appreciate subtle differences in the kit -- an edge finished on an Asagi v. a fine coticule, full hollow v. 1/2, 1/4, or wedge, tallow v. glycerin, etc. But for the life of me I cannot distinguish between the lather-making qualities of any of my brushes. NB: I'm talking quality of the lather from a given soap, not how the brush feels on the skin, how floppy it appears, etc., which, for me, are minor issues.
For the record, I have a couple of Simpsons (Polo 10 and Eshan), A Rooney Heritage, and a Kent BK8, all in silvertip, a Plisson Euro white, an AOS Pure and an EJ Best, and Omega and VDH boars -- a pretty wide range. I rotate through all of them regularly. They all feel comfortable to me, and none is the above the others in terms of making lather. Other than looks and names I find no real difference.
Am I the only one?