Thread: Frank shaving brushes

I've had Frank's Silvertip since Christmas. I actually got it for my son, but he occasionally lets me use it. It seems like a lot of brush for the money, very luxurious compared to my Tweezerman (which I like just fine). And though it may be a bit floppy, I mostly lather creams, and it has no problem doing that with aplomb!

I would definitely buy another one, probably for myself this time.

I ordered their Finest Badger in Faux Ivory as my first badger brush. I had been using the Van Der Hagen brush beforehand. Man can that thing really whip up a lather! I realize this may be a relative statement since I haven't used any of the higher end brushes, but it hasn't lost too many hairs and I find myself using it even when I don't have to shave!

Peace,
Conor

I know there are a couple of posts out there where I've said "this is my fav...." in terms of brushes, etc. But after four or so months of using my Frank Silvertip consistently, I ordered a different one from Ian Tang. It arrived about a month or so ago, and quite truthfully, between the two FS brushes, they take all seven days of the week. Nothing else had been used in some time.

I used my Vulfix super badger today, and didn't enjoy it at all. It's going back on the shelf.

IMO, the Frank brushes win for both cost and comfort. I haven't tried some of the other brands such as Rooney or Thater, but from my experience and for the price, I think I'll just keep ordering from Ian.

I was just looking at Ian's brushes and was just wondering what differenece there is between the Best Badger and Finest Badger he has on there are?

The Frank Shaving Brush Logo will rub off easily, (a problem he is looking into) but We have chosen FrankShaving Brushes to be labeled as our Brand [Sam&Son] They are a good Brush and at a great Price.

Got mine and at $22 shipped I was not expecting anything....

Well boy was I wrong!

This is a damn good brush and far exceeded what I was expecting as far as quality.

Works great and whips up some thick thick lather.

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

Got mine and at $22 shipped I was not expecting anything....

Well boy was I wrong!

This is a damn good brush and far exceeded what I was expecting as far as quality.

Works great and whips up some thick thick lather.

What brush have you used before? Can you compare it to some more expensive badger brush?

I have a victoria Badger brush that was quite a bit more that I have had for years. I dont have a collection as some here do to compare it to. But considering the very cheap cost of these I was surprised at the good quality.

I got one of their travel brushes not long ago to try and I was really impressed with it. I've now got one of their 26mm knot brushes in the post. Pretty goood quality at and excellent price.

A year or so ago I had tried a Franks brush and wasn't impressed. I gave it another shot with the Richmond 28mm silvertip. I'll have to say it seems to be a wonderful brush especially at the price point. It was less than 50 total shipped to the U.S. I would wonder how this high end offering from Frank's would compare to say a Rooney. Especially after the rumors one hears about Rooney. I though do not own a so called high end brush to compare it to. I can say the knot appears as good, actually a little better than my 28mm TGN silvertip. But it is certainly not as dense as my little Wee Scot. If all Simpsons are as dense as the Wee Scot, a Simpsons will be in my future. This brush has kind of killed my desire to purchase a higher end brush as I'm afraid I would be disappointed.