Thread: Frank shaving brushes

Originally Posted by dirtychrome

For a brush of comparable dollars, hands above all others. I would not call it a high quality brush.

If you want to add a few brushes to your rotation to allow a good dry out time for your high end brushes, this is good.

If this is for a starter brush(es) this is also good. This is perfectly fine to stir up suds, better than those at twice the price. It is not better than those four times the price, and not a hidden high end bush

So what do you recommend as a good next step up?

Originally Posted by Shoki

So what do you recommend as a good next step up?

Honestly U cant go wrong with either a Shavemac , Thater , or Simpson IMO I own Simpson brushes and have tried a Thater and for the money Thater is the way togo , but if u have money then Simpsons are the way to go, Best brushes I have tried.

These brushes look good and are probably a steal for the price that is paid. I use and have made brushes that are not from a major manufacturer. Having said that I have a real problem with "Frank" from the link given.

"They are often just glued onto handles (which are also made in China) in the West so that they can be labelled “Made in England”."

This statement is patently dishonest and most people recognize it as so. The inference is that a Rooney finest is just the same brush as one shipped from China and that the only difference is being who put it together. Rubbish and he knows it! Which makes him either ignorant or dishonest, neither very appealing.

I have no doubt that they are pretty good brushes but they are not top grade Simpsons' or any other long established brush makers. As long as one recognizes that point, then a good time can be had by all.

Take Care,
Richard

Today my shaving brushes arrived.
Looks good and feels great. Can not wait to try them.

I got my Frank Shaving brush (finest badger) last week & I've used it a few times so far.

All I can say is that this thing is in a completely different league than what I had before (which I paid a bit more for...) I can't compare with high end brushes, I've never used any.

As a "starter" brush, I'd say this thing is perfect. It's inexpensive, well built, comfortable and gets the job well done. What more can you ask for when you're starting out ??

Originally Posted by riooso

These brushes look good and are probably a steal for the price that is paid. I use and have made brushes that are not from a major manufacturer. Having said that I have a real problem with "Frank" from the link given.

"They are often just glued onto handles (which are also made in China) in the West so that they can be labelled “Made in England”."

This statement is patently dishonest and most people recognize it as so. The inference is that a Rooney finest is just the same brush as one shipped from China and that the only difference is being who put it together. Rubbish and he knows it! Which makes him either ignorant or dishonest, neither very appealing.

I have no doubt that they are pretty good brushes but they are not top grade Simpsons' or any other long established brush makers. As long as one recognizes that point, then a good time can be had by all.

Take Care,
Richard

I am in agreement with you that this statement would be dishonest if in fact that is not the case. I would love more information on how the higher end brush makers actually do make their brushes.

Do you have any insight into how Simpsons, Rooney or Thater actually put together their higher end brushes that would make them different from lower end competitors?

I bought 2 to play with and they arrived from China faster than I can ship to or from California.

Do make sure you give them a couple of lathers to wash them out before use.
There was a bit of discoloration in the water I pre-soaked them in.
I lathered and rinsed them this morning with some VDH and Bigalow. I probably lost 5-6 hairs between the 2, but my Vulfix was about the same.

I went for the shorter loft of some available and they have good backbone, I am quite looking forward to using them.

Finest Badger Hair Shaving Brush #Norham with Faux Ebony Handle
Dimensions:
* Base: 3.4cm
* Width of bristles at base: 2.2cm
* Width of bristles at top: 5.2cm
* Length of bristles: 5.2cm
* Weight:52g


Silvertip Badger Hair Shaving Brush #Richmond Faux Ebony Handle
Larger Knot---28mm!
Dimensions:
* Base: 3.7cm
* Width of knot at base: 2.8cm
* Width of knot at top: 6.2cm
* Length of knot: 5.2cm
* Weight:83g

Might have to get a few of the finest badgers for for gifts.

I'm still using my Finest and after 90+ days it's still just fine.

I just ordered a Silvertip, and I'm excited to try it! Personally, I think spending $100 on a brush is a bit absurd, I think a lot of the money goes into the prestige of owning a "Rooney" or whatever.

I'll take a $25 brush and be very happy for it.



Thanks for the find!

Revive!

Anyone compared the Silvertip knot from Larry to the FS Finest? The price is nearly the same, but the FS brush has a handle on it too