Hey guys, here's what I need help with. I've got my father into de shaving recently and he is loving it. he's using a long handle adjustable and quite happy. the brush is a different story. I tried with a cheap omega boar to begin with but he wasn't a big fan, he has my old aos badger brush now but is looking for something with a bigger handle as he has monster paws for hands. What I am asking you guys is what is an easy lathering brush with a large handle that I could get him. Midrange brush, bowl lathering using creams. probably 20-23 on the knot. Let me know if I can shed any more light. thanks in advance....
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Just going back to the handle size. Many of the guys here (my self included) have spades for hands but go for the smaller brush handle. Generally they are a lot more stout or thicker, wider (if you like) could that be an option for your father?
I found this a very comfortable handle for bigger hands:
http://www.muehle-shaving.com/images/cache/33 K 8721_319.jpg
It's a tonneau shape.
Very nice.
Also a SOC might be a good idea:
http://vintagescent.com/images/smg_2b_soc.jpg
http://www.muehle-shaving.com/images/cache/33 K 8721_319.jpg
It's a tonneau shape.
Very nice.
Also a SOC might be a good idea:
http://vintagescent.com/images/smg_2b_soc.jpg
I wear a size 10 glove...pretty large. Try a Semogue 1800 (or a 1305-same handle) or a FS Lindsfarne.
For a BIG funky handle check out a "Turnback" style brush (made by many mfgs. I have a FS in finest badger). Feels like a baseball bat.
Vulfix 2336 is a good sized handle also I am told (but that is 2nd hand. The Semogue and FS brushes I own and use regularly)
For a BIG funky handle check out a "Turnback" style brush (made by many mfgs. I have a FS in finest badger). Feels like a baseball bat.
Vulfix 2336 is a good sized handle also I am told (but that is 2nd hand. The Semogue and FS brushes I own and use regularly)
The SR3722 is one to consider. The handle is tall and the brush tips are as soft as a feather. I had one but sold it when I went to smaller brushes for face lathering.
http://www.qedusa.com/savile-savile-3722-silvertip-badger-22mm-knot-p-136.html
http://www.qedusa.com/savile-savile-3722-silvertip-badger-22mm-knot-p-136.html
Savile Row 32XX series has longer handle also. You could always go the vintage route and get a long handled brush and stick a TGN knot in it, cheaper option.
Strong feelings about boar or badger?
The brush that came to mind, if boar, is the SOC. The handle's a good 57mm tall if I'm remembering right.
The brush that came to mind, if boar, is the SOC. The handle's a good 57mm tall if I'm remembering right.
I'd go with a 3 rooney small in silver tip for 75 bucks. It's a heck of a brush.
http://vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=156
http://vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=156
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looking more into a badger than boar, the rooney looks nice, as well as the saville row and that muehle looks really nice too. honestly the only brushes I have experience with are vulfix and Simpson. Thanks for the input so far guys!
A Simpson Colonel would probably do the job.
I have big paws and would second the 1305.
Besides the Colonel, the style 3 Rooney might do the trick. Anything with a 50mm+ handle length is fair game for larger paws.
I have never tried a Savile Row but the 3824 in Silvertip is well regarded around here. Handle has nice ergonomics and is about 51mm tall.
I have never tried a Savile Row but the 3824 in Silvertip is well regarded around here. Handle has nice ergonomics and is about 51mm tall.
Sorry for some reason I read the OP's badger over boar backwards.
The M&F handles are great with my big hands.
Keyhole 3 is another one of my favorites for bowl lathering.
The M&F handles are great with my big hands.
Keyhole 3 is another one of my favorites for bowl lathering.
