Thread: Superiority of Silvertip to other grades of badger brushes?

IMHO build quality and how tight the hair is stuffed is just as important than the grade of badger hair. My Simpson colonel best badger is way better than the two silwertip brushes I have.

You are asking the wrong way

The actual question is what are the differences between the different brush knots??? if you ask which is better you get everyone defending their favs..

One knot isn't better per se, they all have different attributes that stand out

I have one or two examples of each type except a high end Synthetic and honestly I like them all for different reasons, and as I figure out which does what better, I like that one better then all the others for that application..

I hope that actually makes sense.. in simple terms there isn't a bad brush just unrealistic expectations of that brush..

Glen pretty much summed it up. It's all about preferance really...I have a silvertip, black badger, boar and a synthetic...all perform differently but in the end give pretty much the same basic result, they make lather and apply it to your face...lol.

I can tell you what history says but that means nothing to you personally. It's all a matter of what qualities you want. If a certain brush is floppy and expensive and you hate floppy then it's a bad brush for you. So, you need to tell us what qualities you prize in a brush.

Realize there are all kinds of grades and few standards and many outfits including custom makers and small-time makers so the possibilities are endless.

This thread, http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...sh-primer.html answers a ton of questions about the various brush types. There is much to try out in this sport, enjoy the journey.

thats a lot of information, thanks guys
I prefer to lather creams in a bowl, i only occasionally use a soap. The semogue i have now is a little prickly, but lathers well enough, but my experience is limited as i have only ever used two brushes. i suppose what i don't like about the two i have now is they're a bit rough, but again function well enough.