Only ONE brush [Archive] - Badger & Blade

papasmurf

01-21-2008, 12:03 PM

if you had to buy only one brush good for soap and cream what would it be?

Thanks

Just like I said in the similar thread about only one soap I rather not play this game . and I will stick with all my brushes

Nick

Slant-Fan

01-21-2008, 12:04 PM

Ummm.......

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10029/beauty04112007_010_thumb.jpg

Sounds good, I'll take one of those :001_rolle

woodsrider

01-21-2008, 12:07 PM

Ummm.......

That's an interesting handle/brush, Peter. What is it?

Amyn

01-21-2008, 12:50 PM

Simpson Chubby 3 Best

drP

01-21-2008, 01:00 PM

That's an interesting handle/brush, Peter. What is it?

You can find more information about this beauty over here (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29312).......

ada8356

01-21-2008, 01:06 PM

My Saville Row 3120 is the only brush I need. Works like a champ on everything.

izlat

01-21-2008, 01:40 PM

Ummm.......

I'll be dreaming of these curves :blushing:

Cheers
Ivo

johnniegold

01-21-2008, 03:35 PM

That works best with soap and cream? From my collection, it would have to be the Simpson Duke 3.

tvphotog

01-21-2008, 05:25 PM

Rooney 3, 1 in Finest. I think the Super is a little soft for soaps, but this is a marvelous brush to lather in the bowl or on the face. The Finest has firm bristles that will pick up soap, and is a little scritchy on the face, which I fine to be a good thing.

It was the first good brush recommended to me by several members of the site and I couldn't be happier.

SilkySmooth

01-21-2008, 06:43 PM

Simpson's Chubby 1 in Best

==Tom

prewt

01-21-2008, 06:46 PM

A Brush by Ed Schisler. Best ever so far and custom made. It feels out of this world.

Isaac

01-21-2008, 06:58 PM

For me.....

Simpson's Chubby 2 in Best

Antique Hoosier

01-21-2008, 07:37 PM

Simpson DUKE 3. Fantastic brush.... in BEST Badger....

frogman18

01-21-2008, 07:48 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! don't make me choose!!!!

I could live with my Rooney 3/1 Pure forever.

KenS

01-21-2008, 07:49 PM

momo360

01-21-2008, 08:07 PM

-Most folk will find it hard to believe, but I am quite happy with my Kingsley Pure Bristle brush. It's on the small to medium size (the one which I have for an avatar). I bought a C&E Super Badger, but never use it.
Ken.

Honestly, I quite understand where you're coming from with that as I love my omega (proraso) boar very much, especailly with QED soaps... there seems to be quite the harmonious affinity there for some reason (maybe that isn't very fair, as I am quite the fan of everything QED).

But one brush, huh? wow - I kinda find the question a bit unfair since every brush I got has a particularity about it (or at least I try to purchase and keep brushes accordinly, i.e.: becuase they have a particular character which I like at times).

When aiming for pure luxury I reach for my SR3122, when using creams or feel like usign a larger brush I like The SMF III, I absolutely love my SR Travel Brush (20mm Pure grade hair) [thanks Chris!] I love the soap making machine that the c&e BBB is...

if it boiled down to it, SR3122, no discussion.

NYC-shaver

01-22-2008, 12:33 PM

Rooney Heritage Emillion

drP

01-22-2008, 12:50 PM

But one brush, huh? wow - I kinda find the question a bit unfair since every brush I got has a particularity about it (or at least I try to purchase and keep brushes accordinly, i.e.: because they have a particular character which I like at times).

Yeah...:cool:

krmathis

01-22-2008, 01:27 PM

I would stick with my Simpson Chubby 2 Super

BD1970

01-22-2008, 02:09 PM

Shavemac Super w/olive wood handle.

...you can close the thread now. :tongue:

RoadKing99

01-22-2008, 02:46 PM

if you had to buy only one brush good for soap and cream what would it be?

My Simpson Chubby 3 in Super does it all, and with such luxury.

I keep thinking of alternatives, but can't see how another brush could be an improvement. But you don't know until you experiment. (SBAD rearing its ugly head.)

Eelco

01-23-2008, 06:51 AM

Simpsons Emperor 3 Super...
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Antique Hoosier

01-23-2008, 07:03 AM

Simpsons Emperor 3 Super...
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Eelco...Welcome to B&B...Tell me, is that you complete wet shaving setup? The Iconic Fatboy, The Emperor 3 by Simpson, and the Trumper coconut Soap? If you have assembled such a nice rig and are new to B&B.... you are a genius.... ( or is the real story that you've already been through all the AD's and arrived at that?:wink:) .....or possibly a closet full of "stuff" like the rest of us.

drP

01-23-2008, 07:07 AM

Frankly speaking this whole thread is a bloody shame...:mad::001_tt2::cursing:

drP

01-23-2008, 07:09 AM

Shavemac Super w/olive wood handle.

...you can close the thread now. :tongue:

Agreed, so you can carry on acquiring more brushes....:biggrin:

Eelco

01-23-2008, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the Welcome ! No genius :<)

By the way, I am Eelco and live in Amsterdam The Netherlands.
And closet full of stuff :<)

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Antique Hoosier

01-23-2008, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the Welcome ! No genius :<)

By the way, I am Eelco and live in Amsterdam The Netherlands.
And closet full of stuff :<)

15568

Aha!!!!! Well you will fit RIGHT in here Sir! You obviously have great taste!

Simon

01-23-2008, 11:35 AM

Thanks for the Welcome ! No genius :<)

By the way, I am Eelco and live in Amsterdam The Netherlands.
And closet full of stuff :<)

15568

Hey Eelco,

What's the name of the left brush? I like the shape of the handle and the size of the brush.

DustBow

01-23-2008, 11:49 AM

I believe the 2 brushes hanging to the left of the Polo are Simpson Emperors sizes 2 & 3.
I was just asking about those models the other day in a thread.
If I am correct, maybe Eelco wouldn't mind posting a side by side shot of those 2 for comparison.....:biggrin:

Bahamianlvr

01-23-2008, 12:11 PM

My Saville Row 3120 is the only brush I need. Works like a champ on everything.

+1. Although this was my first good brush, I haven't had a need to get anything else so far. It works very well with everything in my opinion.

Eelco

01-23-2008, 12:37 PM

Hello DustBow,

Pictures Simpson E2 & E3 :biggrin:

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D'Brie

01-23-2008, 01:20 PM

I really like my SR 3318. Still awaiting the new BBE :drool:

moses

01-23-2008, 01:23 PM

This is super easy for me. Heck, I'm almost a one brush man now. Well, two, just because they are both sitting there. But there is a clear favorite, and I would have no trouble getting rid of everything else.

Simpsons PJ3 two-band Super. It is exactly the right size, exactly the right stiffness/scrubbiness/softness, exactly the right fit in my hand, and it looks lovely. What more could I want? I only keep my other brushes around because I already have them, and a little, less expensive one is nice for travel, when I am willing to carry one.

-Mo

woodsrider

01-23-2008, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the Welcome ! No genius :<)

By the way, I am Eelco and live in Amsterdam The Netherlands.
And closet full of stuff :<)

Eelco....to heck with the brushes, that's a nice looking counter top/sink!

Welcome to B&B...great brushes and outstanding photos!

DustBow

01-23-2008, 07:19 PM

Thanks Eelco - I think you already fit in very nicely here.
Looks like your Emperors are one 2-band and one 3-band.
Whenever I get around to buying a Simpson, it's definitely going to be an Emperor - still torn on which size though. I do like small brushes but neither of them look too big.

thanks again & welcome to B&B

iron maiden

01-23-2008, 07:24 PM

I like my Simpson Chubby...but it is too soon for me to choose. I mean, after all, the B&B Essential hasn't even hit the shelves yet:wink:

Antique Hoosier

01-23-2008, 08:09 PM

Hello DustBow,

Pictures Simpson E2 & E3 :biggrin:

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15587

DAMN...now I think I MUST have an E2

Taz

01-23-2008, 08:21 PM

I do not no about one but I am going to settle on 2. I just sold all my brushes but 1. My Chubby 1 in Super. I have tried so many brushes and realized the only one I truly enjoyed was the Chubby. I also came to see that I like small brushes. So the Chubby 1 will be my soap brush and now i am searching for the perfect small cream brush. Looking for a small brush but on the tall side that is unbelieveably soft over stuffed in a tulip shape. The search begins.

Simon

01-24-2008, 08:58 AM

DAMN...now I think I MUST have an E2

My thoughts as well.

letterk

01-24-2008, 09:00 AM

The E2 is a pretty small brush. Significantly smaller than the CH1. I love the loft, but wish it was about 2mm wider in the knot. I may end up getting the E3.

moses

01-24-2008, 09:16 AM

BD1970

01-24-2008, 09:37 AM

Eelco....to heck with the brushes, that's a nice looking counter top/sink!

Welcome to B&B...great brushes and outstanding photos!

Nice scuttle too!!!

On a different note, I've never been to Amsterdam, but aren't drugs & prostitution legal there?? :devil:

Eelco

01-24-2008, 01:41 PM

Lot of people think drugs is legal by law in the Netherlands. No way !!!
The Dutch drugs-policy is that softdrugs is illegal, but endulged.
Harddrugs are Illegal and Forbidden.

Prostitution is everywhere in the world, in Amsterdam "we" have the red-light district.
It's legal if de girls pay TAX :confused:

I hate drugs !!!
And no need for prostitution !

Eelco

Amsterdam is a nice city.

moses

01-24-2008, 11:08 PM

Amsterdam is a nice city.

Yeah - It must be a touch frustrating that your city, which I understand has a great deal else of interest, is most widely recognized for drugs and prostitution. Seems rather unfair.

-Mo

momo360

01-24-2008, 11:13 PM

Yeah - It must be a touch frustrating that your city, which I understand has a great deal else of interest, is most widely recognized for drugs and prostitution. Seems rather unfair.

... :blink: ... :blink: ... :blink:

Eelco

01-25-2008, 12:07 AM

No frustrating :w00t:

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TimmyBoston

01-25-2008, 12:43 AM

PJ2 in Super

Padron

01-25-2008, 05:26 PM

I'm pretty fond of this one :biggrin:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/019a5715.jpg

ratcheer

01-26-2008, 06:50 PM

if you had to buy only one brush good for soap and cream what would it be?

Thanks

Savile Row 3226

Tim

Mr. Igg

01-27-2008, 08:23 PM

I've been thinking about this, ironically, since I'm considering thinning the herd.

Probably Rooney 3/1. Maybe, honestly, my EJ BBB? (It really is a great workhorse; though, I'd certainly be willing to put the B&B Essential to the test...:biggrin:).

WithTheGrain

01-29-2008, 08:21 AM

Just like I said in the similar thread about only one soap I rather not play this game . and I will stick with all my brushes

Nick

Thats too bad, these "games" are enormously helpful for those of us who cannot afford BAD, RAD, SAD, and whatever other AD allows for people to not have favorites.

EDIT: my tone seems like I am cranky about it; I don't mean that. I just like when people can pick the ONE brush that is the must have all around brush to have (regardless of cost). I am not a AD type; I have collected 4 razors, but I only use my HD. I like to find the ONE for each hobby and move on. I sometimes have to shop around to find what I like, but after I find it I don't need to buy duplicates. (this is why I have a handful of razors, one brush, a handful of fountain pens, etc). I can understand the draw of collecting, but I don't have the money, space (or a patient enough wife) to really make me want to collect anything.

tvphotog

01-29-2008, 12:02 PM

You must travel to Amsterdam and to the Netherlands as a whole to get a real feel for the beauty of the country. I've been there quite a few times, and have never found a more beautiful country or more attractive, affable people.

As to Amsterdam, there are so many great things to do and see that you will not think twice about the red light district or the coffee shops. They're really under the radar unless you're particularly interested in them.

Hup Holland!

moses

01-29-2008, 12:13 PM

You must travel to Amsterdam and to the Netherlands as a whole to get a real feel for the beauty of the country. I've been there quite a few times, and have never found a more beautiful country or more attractive, affable people.

I've not been to Amsterdam yet, though I'm really looking forward to going sometime. I did spend a weekend in the little city of Maastricht, which was just great. It is a fantastic place.

-Mo