I'm looking for a good brush to use for MS system, CAR products.

[CraigK]

I started using the CAR products this week and like them quite a bit, but after reading several threads it seems I'm missing is a larger "bucket", "gutter" brush.

I don't think I can bring myself to buy a CAR brush after reading Joel's treads regarding them. Does anyone have any suggestions on something else, maybe less than $100.

CraigK

[Austin]

Saville Row or Vulfix at QED and classicshaving should work out fine.

[Kyle]

I used a Vulfix #41 (a little over $100) and had great success with it.

[joel]

I started using the CAR products this week and like them quite a bit, but after reading several threads it seems I'm missing is a larger "bucket", "gutter" brush.

I don't think I can bring myself to buy a CAR brush after reading Joel's treads regarding them. Does anyone have any suggestions on something else, maybe less than $100.

CraigK

Without question, get a Savile Row SR12T. The SR8T would work as well, however the larger knot on the 12 will be amazing for method shaving. I played around making method-shave lather with Nicks SR12T when we were in the process of filiming the video and I got BETTER results with the SR12T than with my Simpson Polo 12 Super!! The SR12T is under $100 to boot! I HIGHLY recommend! The tortoise handle also adds a nice touch... much better looking than the shedmaster!

[guenron]

After reading the latest sales pitch from Austin, it really depends on the method of Method Shaving you've chosen to invest in.
If you are going to be a high velocity shaver, nothing but a shedmaster will do (unique in the world for its special performance, shape, and other desireable characteristics).. If you are going for the classical (low velocity?) I think there was a list at the Austin site identifying brushes suitable for the needs of the system. I was surprised that not all of them were over $300, but they were all Simpsons (overcome by high velocity?). The gutters and breaches were especially suited for glacis handling as no others...
I really think Joel could be convinced to part with his shedmaster for a mere pittance. Then again, YMMV..

[CraigK]

Without question, get a Savile Row SR12T. The SR8T would work as well, however the larger knot on the 12 will be amazing for method shaving. I played around making method-shave lather with Nicks SR12T when we were in the process of filiming the video and I got BETTER results with the SR12T than with my Simpson Polo 12 Super!! The SR12T is under $100 to boot! I HIGHLY recommend! The tortoise handle also adds a nice touch... much better looking than the shedmaster!

I went with your suggestion, found one on the net for $69.95 which seems like a great price. But this may be a Pure Badger model.

CraigK

[joel]

I went with your suggestion, found one on the net for $69.95 which seems like a great price. But this may be a Pure Badger model.

CraigK

I'd probably go with the "super" model - however I cannot comment on the efficacy of the "pure" model as I have not used it, however in my opinion the "super" is outstanding!