I have a moral brush dilemma

I recently lost my travel brush that I have been using for a about 2 years. I decided that rather than buy another travel brush, I would start travelling with my kent bk8 brush, which currently is the only one I have. I decided to use that brush because even though I travel most of the time, I dont want to have to give up using a nice brush while shaving on the road. I keep it in the original container it came in which seems to protect it pretty well. My plan is to get another nice brush and use the kent as my perminent travel brush. Do you think I am going to kill a good brush, or should I be fine?

I travel with good razors, great creams, and without a good brush it just isnt the same. If I were to buy a good travel size brush it would be taking away funds from the 30mm brush that I want to get soon, so this just made sense.

Opinions?

Do what makes you happy man! If I were on the road as much as you, I'd want those little luxuries.

I agree with your thinking on this Josh. I'm somewhat in the same position. I have a small travel brush from AOS. It does ok, but not great. As I was planning what razors and creams/soaps to take on the road with me next week, I was really not looking forward to using this brush. So I'm also going to convert one of my "home" brushes into a traveler.

As long as you protect the brush, it should be fine. I think Em's place carries protective tubes or you can make one if your Kent container doesn't cut it. I'm going to check my local drugstore or target and see what I can come up with before I order from Em's.

I think its a no brainer.

Hmmm, maybe this is another reason to order something new from Matt? :w

Jordan

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Originally Posted by jnich67

I agree with your thinking on this Josh. I'm somewhat in the same position. I have a small travel brush from AOS. It does ok, but not great. As I was planning what razors and creams/soaps to take on the road with me next week, I was really not looking forward to using this brush. So I'm also going to convert one of my "home" brushes into a traveler.

As long as you protect the brush, it should be fine. I think Em's place carries protective tubes or you can make one if your Kent container doesn't cut it. I'm going to check my local drugstore or target and see what I can come up with before I order from Em's.

I think its a no brainer.

Hmmm, maybe this is another reason to order something new from Matt? :w

Jordan

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The brush I lost was the AOS brush that came in a beginners kit I got when I first started shaving with a DE. I bet it was the same one you have...I wasnt crazy about it either. I want one from Matt, but I was recently offered a deal I cant pass up on a 30mm shavemac when I get the money. Matt will be my next brush after that though.

JL,

Use the Kent as a travel brush. No use in buying
a travel brush, then a mega brush and allowing
the Kent to collect dust.

Come up with something to prorect it and it
should last for years.

Just don't loose it...... :)


Terry

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Originally Posted by wvbias

JL,

Use the Kent as a travel brush. No use in buying
a travel brush, then a mega brush and allowing
the Kent to collect dust.

Come up with something to prorect it and it
should last for years.

Just don't loose it...... :)


Terry

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I am usually really good...I dont know how I lost a brush...ohwell the kent is pretty big and has a big red case, I doubt I'll manage to forget about it (crossing fingers)

Josh,

Wait... Didn't you lose a strop when you were just starting out too? Something about having to use a belt after that?

I'm just gonna start following you around on your business trips, and look in the ol' "Lost & Found." I figure, eventually, I'll get to own a 12/8 Bill Ellis razor for myself.
:hmmm:
:p
:D

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Originally Posted by xChris

Josh,

Wait... Didn't you lose a strop when you were just starting out too? Something about having to use a belt after that?

I'm just gonna start following you around on your business trips, and look in the ol' "Lost & Found." I figure, eventually, I'll get to own a 12/8 Bill Ellis razor for myself.
:hmmm:
:p
:D

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lol ya, I did...but those are more easy to forget since they are hanging up on somewhere rather than sitting on a counter like a brush or razor. I hate to spoil your plan, but I only travel with razors that can be replaced, so usually I bring one of my 8/8 friodurs.

I just got an 18mm silvertip (with antler handle) in from Matt. It kicks more ass than a donkey. :D

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Originally Posted by Joe Chandler

I just got an 18mm silvertip (with antler handle) in from Matt. It kicks more ass than a donkey. :D

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You arent helping me conserve funds for brushes, which in turnmight prevernt me from buying more razors from you lol :eek:

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Originally Posted by JLStorm

You arent helping me conserve funds for brushes, which in turnmight prevernt me from buying more razors from you lol :eek:

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I better hush then. :D

A couple three weeks back I was hankering
for a new brush. I delayed buying one until
the urge passed.

When the urge hits to add another razor
I simply go to either Bill or Joes site,
click on the "add to cart" button and
proceed to the check out.


Terry

Josh,

Take your brush and go to your pharmacy. Tell them you are looking for a "pill bottle" that is large enough to hold the brush. They will certainly have something behind the counter that will house your brush. Take it home and drill a few holes in the cap. Instant brush container!

RT

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Originally Posted by JLStorm

lol ya, I did...but those are more easy to forget since they are hanging up on somewhere rather than sitting on a counter like a brush or razor. I hate to spoil your plan, but I only travel with razors that can be replaced, so usually I bring one of my 8/8 friodurs.

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Oh, that's okay -- one of those would be fine too. :tu

Please feel free to PM me your itineraries. :w

I had planned on adding another one of Matt's brushes to my collection in the 18mm size. I then went and bought the SMF III brush so the 18 mm will have to wait a little longer.

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Originally Posted by sensei_kyle

Do what makes you happy man! If I were on the road as much as you, I'd want those little luxuries.

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Yes. It's the little things that count. If you are on the road most of the time, it makes sense to have a good travel shaving kit that you can truly enjoy.

Moral Dilema, huh. I wouldn't worry. I think you need to have morals first.

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