Ladies what is a good brush to give my girlfriend to start out with

[mankini]

I am introducing my GF to DE shaving this Christmas.
I already have for her two Lady Gillettes to try and will pick up a few shave sticks (Mamma Bear Sue says most women gravitate to shave sticks).
I have a full assortment of blades for her as well.

I just need to figure out which brush to give her. I was thinking about giving her my Vulfix 2235 but for soaps and leg lathering it may be a bit to floppy unless she uses a cream. Do you think the B&B 2009 LE would be a good score or something with a little larger diameter bloom would be best?

What do you gals think? Guys if you know something this question is open to you too!

Recommend a brush for her please.

Thanks

[tweedcab]

I have narrowed down the upgrade to my wifes's current brush. I'm going to go with a Rooney 1/2 based on the loft being average to low at 49mm which should give her some scrubbing ability and also based on the knot size of 24mm which should assist her in getting the lather down quicker over a larger area vs. the 21mm knot she has now. (Disclaimer in case SWMBO reads this: This "larger area" is simply in contrast to the "smaller area" of her face) If I really wanted to splurge I'd get the Stubby 2, but when she shakes the brush she has now it can sometimes mimic a fastball into the glass shower doors. I'd rather go a little less expensive should this/when this happens with the Rooney.

[goose]

I would think a larger looser knot would be best since there is a lot more area to cover on a woman's legs than a man's face. It would also be luxurious than a scrubby dense brush.

Clint

[Bertilak]

Might I suggest (pretend I am one of the "ladies" for a moment) that something with a longer handle might be more convenient? Is this not why the "Lady" Gillettes have longer handles?

Maybe a style 3. Or even better: http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/product.php?productid=676&cat=174&page=1

I do agree Rooney is a good brand to get.

[FiXXXer]

My girlfriend has a Rooney 3/2 in best badger and she absolutely adores it. I would recommend getting at least the size 2, as a size 1 is fairly small to lather up an area as large as the legs. Best badger is also just fine, anything higher end would be a waste of money, as the legs aren't nearly as sensitive as the face.

[mankini]

Might I suggest (pretend I am one of the "ladies" for a moment) ...

How do we know you are really a man? :laugh:



... something with a longer handle might be more convenient? Is this not why the "Lady" Gillettes have longer handles?

Maybe a style 3. Or even better: http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/product.php?productid=676&cat=174&page=1

I do agree Rooney is a good brand to get.

A longer handle now that makes sense since she will be lathering the backside of the leg a longer handle may provide more real estate to grip and better control.

That Heritage Victorian is one fine looking brush.

Keep the recs comming folks

[Bertilak]

How do we know you are really a man?

Seemed obvious to me.

[jsrdrnr]

I prefer a larger floppier and soft knot. It is larger for the area of the legs which is nice. I like floppy brushes...for me it is easier to lather when using a stick. And soft, well, that goes without saying.

[Sueto]

I prefer a larger floppier and soft knot. It is larger for the area of the legs which is nice. I like floppy brushes...for me it is easier to lather when using a stick. And soft, well, that goes without saying.

Going by Janna's preference here, the brush I got from Penworks not to long ago might fit the bill. http://www.penworks.us//index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25_73&sort=20a&page=2

[Torcams]

I saw a woman's brush at AoS with an angled handle (link (http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6/product_womens.php?product=83005))

[joshmpdx]

http://westcoastshaving.com/images/sb-esh-83000.jpg

[ryrelav]

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[ouch]

Best first brush for your girlfriend? Why, that's one of the easiest questions I ever had to answer here.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6669&d=1175396589

[Bertilak]

Best first brush for your girlfriend? Why, that's one of the easiest questions I ever had to answer here.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6669&d=1175396589

I'm guessing Ouch does not have a steady girlfriend. :biggrin1:

Or soon may not, if this gets to her.

[mankini]

Best first brush for your girlfriend? Why, that's one of the easiest questions I ever had to answer here.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6669&d=1175396589

Yea I would say Mrs Ouch would banish him to the basement for a while, especially with that multi bladed contraption he forces her to use.

[blantyre]

Yea I would say Mrs Ouch would banish him to the basement for a while, especially with that multi bladed contraption he forces her to use.

The fiber optic cleaning solution somehow seems out of place with that other stuff.

I would recommend a BK12 for a woman - it's a large (32 mm) knot and a nice soft luxurious brush. It just happens that I have one for sale on BST.

[AlienorBelle]

I don't know the quality as I have not used it, but AoS makes a woman's brush with a long handle. Could be something to look at. I know it's intrigued me...

http://209.160.33.75/2009/images6/products//310/83005.jpg

[jsrdrnr]

I don't know the quality as I have not used it, but AoS makes a woman's brush with a long handle. Could be something to look at. I know it's intrigued me...

http://209.160.33.75/2009/images6/products//310/83005.jpg

Now that is indeed interesting.

[Unknownsoldier]

What about a custom? The Shavemac shop does one, that way you could tailor it to her, i.e. smaller handle over bigger, specific badger grade, size of knot etc. etc. etc.????

You can even have it engraved (subtle hint it's hers and not to use any of yours ;-) ).

They even do a variable one that can be both long and short etc.

http://www.shavemac.com/shop/products/Shaving-Brushes/Specials/The-Variable-Loft-Brush-22675.html

Tom

[AlienorBelle]

BTW, Ladies, if you want to try the AoS brush, I found it here (http://www.skinstore.com/p-5715-The-Art-Of-Shaving-Womens-Shaving-Brush.aspx?&affiliatecode=Froogle&CAWELAID=147281383) for the same price as at the AoS site, but with free shipping.

[FiXXXer]

I saw the AoS brush in person at one of their stores. I'd stay away from it, the knot is absolutely tiny, I would say under 20mm.

[AlienorBelle]

I saw the AoS brush in person at one of their stores. I'd stay away from it, the knot is absolutely tiny, I would say under 20mm.

That's depressing. Guess that made my decision. :thumbdown

[jsrdrnr]

I saw the AoS brush in person at one of their stores. I'd stay away from it, the knot is absolutely tiny, I would say under 20mm.


That's depressing. Guess that made my decision. :thumbdown

That is depressing...made my decision too I guess.

[mankini]

I saw a woman's brush at AoS with an angled handle (link (http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6/product_womens.php?product=83005))

The AoS brush to me seems more gimmicky than actually being useful.
Has any body here actually used one?


What about a custom? The Shavemac shop does one, that way you could tailor it to her, i.e. smaller handle over bigger, specific badger grade, size of knot etc. etc. etc.????

You can even have it engraved (subtle hint it's hers and not to use any of yours ;-) ).

They even do a variable one that can be both long and short etc.

http://www.shavemac.com/shop/products/Shaving-Brushes/Specials/The-Variable-Loft-Brush-22675.html

Tom

You can drop some serious coin on a custom shavemac. That is risky without being sure she will embrace the DE experience.

[AlienorBelle]

I asked Tony his advice for a woman's brush and he suggested the following.

"I would recomend two brushes for you. The 24mm pure badger brush and the 26mm finest badger (Both Penworks brushes). Both are large knots and would give you allot of lather. The finest two band brush will have slightly softer tips. Hope this helps, Happy Thanksgiving - Tony "

I'm shopping this weekend. :thumbup:

[Lucky11453]

I don't know the quality as I have not used it, but AoS makes a woman's brush with a long handle. Could be something to look at. I know it's intrigued me...

http://209.160.33.75/2009/images6/products//310/83005.jpg

That really looks good ~Lenore. I think that the AOS puts a lot of thought into their products and this shows it. I would think applying lather to your legs is a lot different from applying it to your face. So you would need something total different to do it.:thumbup1:

[Lucky11453]

I saw the AoS brush in person at one of their stores. I'd stay away from it, the knot is absolutely tiny, I would say under 20mm.

I just got a Plosson #10 and it is has a 20mm knot. It is the best brush I have own for making a great lather. The only different I see is that the knot is not as dense as some of my other brushes and I have some nice brushes. So the smaller knot and less density may be a good thing, at less it was for me.

[luvmysuper]

I saw a woman's brush at AoS with an angled handle (link (http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6/product_womens.php?product=83005))

That actually seems to make a great deal of sense. Mens brushes are straight out of the handle, because we are basically lathering a plane (ok, several planes, but you get the idea)
A woman has to lather basically a cylindrical object, and I would guess that the backside of the leg would be pretty easy (as well as the rest) with that brush.

[Lucky11453]

That actually seems to make a great deal of sense. Mens brushes are straight out of the handle, because we are basically lathering a plane (ok, several planes, but you get the idea)
A woman has to lather basically a cylindrical object, and I would guess that the backside of the leg would be pretty easy (as well as the rest) with that brush.

What Phil said.:001_rolle

[Eelco]

76509 + 76512 = 76511

[mankini]

That actually seems to make a great deal of sense. Mens brushes are straight out of the handle, because we are basically lathering a plane (ok, several planes, but you get the idea)
A woman has to lather basically a cylindrical object, and I would guess that the backside of the leg would be pretty easy (as well as the rest) with that brush.

I may take some heat for this but in the name of science I am going to lather my leg this morning using my B&B 2008 LE, a small dense knot and see how it goes.


Please, *no* pictures!

(First bit of heat?)

* EDIT * Per your request no pics were taken :thumbup1:

I gave my 2008 LE a run around my leg. The brush handle got a little slippery a few times, so I can see the value in having a longer handle to swing around.

The downside to this experiment is my 2008 LE saw things no brush should ever see, right now it is hanging on its stand cowering and trembling from what I put it through. I apoligized while I rinsed it extra well, I would not be surprised if it gave up a few hairs the next time I use it :a47:.

[Bertilak]

I may take some heat for this but in the name of science I am going to lather my leg this morning using my B&B 2008 LE, a small dense knot and see how it goes.

Please, *no* pictures!

(First bit of heat?)