Thread: Shaving Brush issues, possible trade.

Folks,

I initially bought the 2006 B&B Ebony Finest Silvertip brush for my one 'good' brush. I was underwhelmed at how fluffy it was. I found it similar to brushing my face with a cotton swab. So, I traded this with another fellow for his 2006 B&B Ebony Regular Silvertip brush. I have shaved with it for a week or so now, and I feel the same way. It is slightly better, but not by much. In fact, I still prefer my Proraso/Omega brush over this one by a long shot. It is definately a luxurious feeling, but not my cup of tea. I am entertaining trading it once again for something more stiff or 'scritchy' as someone once described them. I am open to all nice brush types, Shavemac, Plisson, Vulfix, etc... Not being knowledgeable about brushes, I think what I might be looking for is shorter or stiffer bristles and maybe a smaller knot. If you have something nice to trade, give me a shout and we can talk.

Thanks,
John

I have a vulfix pure badger, wanna trade

John, I can top that - I have a Proraso brush for trade - minty and every barber in Italy uses one like it!




kidding! Seems like you are looking for a Simpson something - maybe Chubby or PJ... Jfrancisco was offering a Simpson Major Super for my B&B Finest (which I sold) - maybe you want to try him. I just wanted to limit the number of brushes I had so trade was not a good option

Cheers
Ivo

If you guys wanna try an awesome big brush, try the Shavemac 28mm or 30mm knot brushes......WOWZA!!

Lynn

Sounds like what you're looking for is a Saville Row, Shavemac or Rooney #1 - in silvertip.

They're all priced about the same as what the B&B cost - but good luck getting someone to sell you one of these used.

The Saville Row and Shavemac silvertips are some of the best brushes out there and great deals for what you get.

You will likely be happiest with a brush with a dense knot with a shorter loft.

I wouldn't recommend a Simpson - they're pricier and there have been several quality control issues recently.

Chris is right on the recent quality control issues for Simpson - this is one reason I didn't buy a new Chubby Super.

However, these issues are kind of recent - so if you trade for an older brush, you are unlikely to get them. The particular Major I refer to comes from one of the brush experts slcsteve, so it's supposedly before the QC lapses. On the other hand - don't think I am pushing it as I didn't like the looks too much myself

FWIW - I haven't had a Shavemac, a Savile Row, or a Simpson. Rooneys are great, style 1 are firmer than the rest.

Shavemacs are reportedly quite luxurious though, with soft tips - seemed to me that you want something a bit less so? Just from reading, you might be happiest with Simpson Chubby Super of Rooney Finest small style 1 ($200) - dense knots and short loft. Oh, and Plisson something

It's really nice to be able to choose a brush in person when buying...

Good luck
Ivo

Thanks all, great information. Since I didn't get any offers except the Vulfix here... I'll try reposting this on B&B with requests for the types Suzuki has mentioned.

- John