Need a brush for my dad

My dad has this old boar brush that looks like its gone bald, been run over by a train and pissed on by a pack of wild dogs. I decided that since he uses this brush every day, it would be a good gift for the holidays. The problem is that my parents get very upset when we spend much money on them, so I need to keep it like $65.00 or less.

Right now he uses his crappy brush with a disposable razor and regular old bath soap in a coffee mug, it makes me cringe.

I cant imagine it would be hard to improve upon what he has, but to be honest, I havent heard many people praise brushes under $100.00. The brush doesnt have to have a huge knot, I am thinking around the 23mm range would be fine, but it has to be badger. Any ideas?

JL,

I have a Vulfix 374 silvertip that I
bought from classicshaving. Other
than a Burma Shave, I have nothing
to compare it to.

I have been quite satisfied with it
though. Works great with cream
( I build the lather on my face)
and I used it today with Trumper's
Rose soap and whipped up all
the lather I need with a few swirls
of the brush.

You may want to go to classic's site
and check them out, along with the
other Vulfix brushes. Off the top of
my head I'm not sure of the knot size.


Terry

JL,

Have a look at what Shave the Badger (Thomas Anthony Co.) has to offer. It will be a custom one off brush. With the quality you get, he was very affordable. I just purchased a brush from him (18mm, Silvertip, Water Buffalo Horn) for not much more than your budget. The wood handles might be a tad less expensive and within the budget. The brush I received, just plain rocks! I find the 18mm knot size perfect, and it is very densely packed.

Just my $.02

Ray

people are always talking about the crabtree and evelyn 35$ brush http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/acc130147.html i have never used one. its not a huge knot, prolly in the 20 range.. but every single people has said good things about it.


you can get a nice 23knot shavemac for 95 :) that will be my next one.

oh, over at QEDusa.com you can get savile row brushes.. the 208 is only 59$ and its a large very soft and nice brush. i have one and like it just fine. 25knot

If I remember it correctly, the lowest Matt will go on his standard line of products is about $80. You can show them the price and tell them that he made you a deal b/c you're an SRP member. But Josh, PLEASE get him a cake of Cavendish Black and say it cost you $3. On that note, I gave my stepdad a cake of Orange Patchouli b/c he did the same as your dad. My real dad's growing a beard lol.

If you're interested, I've got a couple of brushes in that range. They are the mid level grade bristle, "best" grade, which is good for both soaps and creams. I can get a list of brushes I have in that range if you're interested.

FWIW, I own one of the $35 C&E brushes and it's a perfectly good brush for the price.

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Originally Posted by JLStorm

Right now he uses his crappy brush with a disposable razor and regular old bath soap in a coffee mug, it makes me cringe.

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Damn, I cringed just reading it!

re. the brush ... what Sixgun & jscott said.

X

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Originally Posted by shavethebadger

If you're interested, I've got a couple of brushes in that range. They are the mid level grade bristle, "best" grade, which is good for both soaps and creams. I can get a list of brushes I have in that range if you're interested.

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Wow -- now that sounds like a good deal to me.

The C&E brushes are made by Edwin Jagger and available at http://www.theenglishshavingcompany....ving%20Brushes
When I ordered one of the travel brushes it took about a week to arrive. I also have a $35 C&E brush. It is stiffer than the better grades of hair. All depends on how soft a brush you are looking for.

Rick

Josh we just bought a brush from Matt (shavethebadger) for my father-in-law for Christmas. He wouldn't (and couldn't 'cause of my mother-in-law :rolleyes: ) treat himself to anything as special as Matt's brushes. I have a C&E too but it's just cool to give someone special something special, and being able to say it's handmade and one-of-a-kind. Especially your Dad.

John

JL,

This site was posted a while back by RT,
http://www.superiorbrushes.com/

You may want to check them out.


Terry

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Originally Posted by shavethebadger

If you're interested, I've got a couple of brushes in that range. They are the mid level grade bristle, "best" grade, which is good for both soaps and creams. I can get a list of brushes I have in that range if you're interested.

FWIW, I own one of the $35 C&E brushes and it's a perfectly good brush for the price.

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Matt,

I was looking at your for sale section but I didnt see any prices?

There is a price list on page three of that thread. I can get a list of brushes in your (your father's) budget. I've got a few that were not listed in the thread. I'm planning to head to Buffalo, NY at the end of november and can send any packages then.

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Originally Posted by shavethebadger

There is a price list on page three of that thread. I can get a list of brushes in your (your father's) budget. I've got a few that were not listed in the thread. I'm planning to head to Buffalo, NY at the end of november and can send any packages then.

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price list on what page 3 of which thread? Im lost lol. Can you send me a link, I would definitely like to buy from you if I can afford it.

JL,

See the thread in the Vendors corner titled New Brushes for sale, Pure, Best, Silvertip. It's about half way down the 1st page.

Post #13

That should get you goin'

Ray

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Originally Posted by Sixgun

JL,

See the thread in the Vendors corner titled New Brushes for sale, Pure, Best, Silvertip. It's about half way down the 1st page.

Post #13

That should get you goin'

Ray

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Thanks Ray :)



Matt, if you could let me know what you still have available in my price range or any new items you have that arent on the existing price list. I really cant go above $70 and even that may be pushing it...If you dont have anything don't sweat it, Jim at vintage blades has some great prices it looks like.

Josh,

I've included an edit in the vendors thread, but here is a link to a number of brushes that may suit your needs.

http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lon...?.dir=/5aabre2

I've got a few newer brushes that aren't pictured and will be in the 18-22mm size in best grade. They will be around $60-70 and all but the african blackwood is stabilized, since blackwood is naturally very resistant to moisture.

The brushes below are new, and aren't yet pictured...

Dark Maple burl
Redwood Burl
Heavily Spalted Beech
African Blackwood

Regardless what you choose, I hope you find the brush you are looking for.

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Originally Posted by JLStorm

My dad has this old boar brush that looks like its gone bald, been run over by a train and pissed on by a pack of wild dogs. I decided that since he uses this brush every day, it would be a good gift for the holidays. The problem is that my parents get very upset when we spend much money on them, so I need to keep it like $65.00 or less.

Right now he uses his crappy brush with a disposable razor and regular old bath soap in a coffee mug, it makes me cringe.

I cant imagine it would be hard to improve upon what he has, but to be honest, I havent heard many people praise brushes under $100.00. The brush doesnt have to have a huge knot, I am thinking around the 23mm range would be fine, but it has to be badger. Any ideas?

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C&E have their Badger Best brush (the $35.00 one) on sale for %20 off which brings it down to $28.00. It doesn't show it untill you check out (I just bought one last night). And FREE shipping on ANY purchase. This is good untill 12/5/06. Just about everyone likes this brush. Run don't walk!
Vinny

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Originally Posted by vinny1957

C&E have their Badger Best brush (the $35.00 one) on sale for %20 off which brings it down to $28.00. It doesn't show it untill you check out (I just bought one last night). And FREE shipping on ANY purchase. This is good untill 12/5/06. Just about everyone likes this brush. Run don't walk!
Vinny

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Ya I know the C&E brushes are great, but I really like to support our SRP members rather than some large company, even if it costs a bit more.

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Originally Posted by JLStorm

Ya I know the C&E brushes are great, but I really like to support our SRP members rather than some large company, even if it costs a bit more.

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I understand - then check out Lees razors - he's on B&B or shave my face. Really a great guy and good prices. If you want to stay with "one of the guys" he's worth checking out. Here's is toll free number 800 503 5001. He loves to help.
Vinny

JL,

Hook up with Matt. I've never purchased from him, but I have seen numerous posts at SMF and B&B from members there who have done business with him. Everyone seems to love his product and aAbsolutely no complaints have ever been registered.

RT

Josh,

I tried to respond to your PM, but "Mr. Popular" needs to clean out his PM mail box, since it won't accept anymore. :nono: I sent you an email instead.

I'd go for a Simpson's Special in Best