I like their boar brushes. I have two and they are both excellent. I've not tried any of their badger brushes so I can't comment. While there is a possibility that you may decide straight razor shaving is not your cup of tea, I cannot imagine anyone going back to canned goo once they have used a good brush with a quality puck of soap or a cream. Many good brush choices out there and once you begin using one my guess is you'll continue from then on.