The must-have...

[blacdisco2000]

Hi, gents.
In your personal opinion, which they believe to be the must-have of shaving brushes. Only the one that we all must have.:confused::rolleyes::confused:

Regards.

Daniel.

[BalthasarR]

Omega 48 Professional

[Plott]

The EJ/C&E Best Badger Brush in medium. Own it, or at least tried it. IMHO, it's a benchmark brush.

[ambrose]

Anything rooney

[dwestenk]

Anything rooney

+1 I really like my 1/2 and 2/1 Supers.

[rm71]

Shavemac finest and a SR 3824.

[Greyfox]

Savile Row 3824.

[Stubblefield]

Rooney Stubby 2

Rooney 1/1

Simpsons Tulip 3

Simpsons Chubby 1 or 2

Shavemac in finest, perhaps a 25mm knot

EJ best badger

[copperhead]

Rooney 1/1 in Finest.

[Hodari D.]

a small rooney super

[RayH]

The one that works best for you and your style of shaving, using creams or soaps. There's a lot to choose from.

[Bertilak]

Rooney Stubby 2

Rooney 1/1

Simpsons Tulip 3

Simpsons Chubby 1 or 2

Shavemac in finest, perhaps a 25mm knot

EJ best badger

Are you saying that every wetshaver "must have" SIX brushes!

[whitebar]

Rooney 1/1 Finest
-or-
Rooney 3/1 Super

[Bulldawg]

Savile Row 3120.

[TSWebster]

Simpson Major

[Confilo]

+1 i really like my 1/2 and 2/1 supers.

+2

[Doc4]

Are you saying that every wetshaver "must have" SIX brushes!

Of course not, that's far too low a number.




The must-have brush for starting out is the C&E BBB.

Then, I'd say you "must have" a Rooney (heitage if you can) and a Shavemac silvertip ... you'll get "firm" and "soft" displayed in excellent form ... you are now at the crossroads ... you'll know which way you want to go from there.

[Bertilak]

Of course not, that's far too low a number.

I should think so! We don't need to give newbies such low expectations!

[ari95]

All of them. I certainly think a good boar brush is a must have. Badger brushes are so personal you can't have just one.

[b2b]

Are you saying that every wetshaver "must have" SIX brushes!

No of course he isn't!

Six is just the starting point. :lol:

For me, thought it's my Rooney 1/1/ in finest. (Wonder if I should go home now just to touch up) :cool:

[domino]

No way,there are 7 days in a week:smile:





Are you saying that every wetshaver "must have" SIX brushes!

[blacdisco2000]

Ok,
I understant, I do not want to buy my first brush and give me your opinion which is the best, I want to know is in a collection which is that everyone must have, obvious in the opinion of each one of you, already you have some favorites and work best with soap and some other with cream, exfoliate and give a better shave more luxurious, but I think any model would be a must have in a collection. FOR YOU, WHICH IS?:cool:

[Doc4]

Ok,
I understant, I do not want to buy my first brush and give me your opinion which is the best, I want to know is in a collection which is that everyone must have, obvious in the opinion of each one of you, already you have some favorites and work best with soap and some other with cream, exfoliate and give a better shave more luxurious, but I think any model would be a must have in a collection. FOR YOU, WHICH IS?:cool:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16301

These are the brushes that I would not be without. Given that the Simpsons are pre-V, and that you just can't buy the two B&B brushes anymore either, I guess if I were building a new collection I'd start with the Beehive.

[richmondesi]

The EJ/C&E Best Badger Brush in medium. Own it, or at least tried it. IMHO, it's a benchmark brush.

I agree with the statement that it's a benchmark brush

[richmondesi]

These are the brushes that I would not be without. Given that the Simpsons are pre-V, and that you just can't buy the two B&B brushes anymore either, I guess if I were building a new collection I'd start with the Beehive.

That's just mean, Ian :frown:

[Doc4]

That's just mean, Ian :frown:

:001_rolle

[huntmol]

Custom D01 Shavemac - genuine horn, 21mm knot, 50mm loft

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15561

[Stubblefield]

Are you saying that every wetshaver "must have" SIX brushes!That would be a good start . . . :biggrin:

Naah, that is a list of brushes that I especially like, you would only have to pick one. Or two.

If I could only pick one, it would be a Rooney stubby 1 or 2.

[DV8_JERM]

The one that works best for you and your style of shaving, using creams or soaps. There's a lot to choose from.

I agree with Ray I have some inexpensive brushes that perform better than my more expensive brushes. The one that works best for you is the way to go, start out with the inexpensive and work your way up you will find whats best for you and your technique in shaving. I dont worry about the name as much as I do the performance I get from the brush.

[strat1117]

I'd say the B&B Essential. To me, it's an incremental step up from the C&E. You only need to be a contributor to buy one (while they last!). It's a well-made, perfectly proportioned brush that does everything well.

Besides, what's wrong with a little self-promotion?

:cool:

[dpm802]

The EJ/C&E Best Badger Brush in medium. Own it, or at least tried it. IMHO, it's a benchmark brush.

+1

I got a C&E BBB back in October. Just had to see what all the fuss was about.

The size, density, softness, and especially price and availability make it the perfect place to start. For many people, it may be the only brush they will ever need.

For me, I moved up to the B&B Essential two months later, but I still break out the BBB from time to time just to compare.

As you say, it serves well as a benchmark, and one of these should be in everyone's shave den.

[andrew98]

A short-loft Shavemac in Finest or D01 hair (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=89373), whichever one makes more financial sense for you. They're both amazing.

-Andy

[huntmol]

a short-loft shavemac in finest or d01 hair (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=89373), whichever one makes more financial sense for you. They're both amazing.

-andy

+1

[mretzloff]

Here are the must haves in no particular order (based on popularity):

-Shavemac D01
-Rooney 1/1 super
-Rooney 3/1 super
-Omega professional boar brush
-Saville Row 3120
-Edwin Jagger/Crabtree & Evelyn best badger

[LeGaulois]

Shavemac VLB

http://www.shavemac.com/shop/images/product_images/info_images/1213_0.jpg

[professorchaos]

anything rooney

+1

[Mr. Igg]

Of course not, that's far too low a number.

The must-have brush for starting out is the C&E BBB.

Then, I'd say you "must have" a Rooney (heitage if you can) and a Shavemac silvertip ... you'll get "firm" and "soft" displayed in excellent form ... you are now at the crossroads ... you'll know which way you want to go from there.

I agree completely.

Since we're being pushed to pick just one, I'll dodge and instead give a buying scheme:

First: The C&E is getting harder to find, but the Edwin Jagger BBB is the same brush, for about the same price. Good. Inexpensive. As noted, it's a benchmark. Start here.

[Quick aside: If the B&B Essential is available to you, as a contributor, that could be an option instead of the C&E/EJ BBB. All reports suggest it's a great brush. I've got one on the way! :biggrin:]

Second: If you're OK with the generic handles, the Shavemac 177 and some other models are on sale right now from places like West Coast Shaving and Vintage Blades (though I couldn't find most silvertip options on the Vintage Blades website yesterday, so they might be sold out?). At the sale price, I'd probably go that route first, purely because the savings are compelling on a great brush.

Third: Rooney, specifically a 3/1. If you can't get the Shavemac savings for whatever reason, I'd swap my suggestions and get the Rooney second.

[Disclaimer: I bought my Rooney 3/1 before my Shavemac 177; but, the Shavemacs were $115 + shipping then.]

[npinn001]

Anything Simpson if you ask me....

[burnwood]

I'd say the B&B Essential. To me, it's an incremental step up from the C&E. You only need to be a contributor to buy one (while they last!). It's a well-made, perfectly proportioned brush that does everything well.

Besides, what's wrong with a little self-promotion?

:cool:

I agree very much so but as mean Ian said, not available anymore.

[Ru4scuba?]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16301

These are the brushes that I would not be without. Given that the Simpsons are pre-V, and that you just can't buy the two B&B brushes anymore either, I guess if I were building a new collection I'd start with the Beehive.

Nice chubby...ok, I can't believe I just said that.

[jeffb]

Rooney 1/1 in Finest.

+1, and any of the Chubbies!