Thought's on Vulfix's Super Badger Hair

**HokieGeek** · 06-24-2010, 07:23 AM

So I am considering buying a brush whose knot is by Vulfix but I really don't know anything about this company. Do they make decent knots? Should I get a shavemac instead? :) What are your thoughts, gents?

**poppi** · 06-24-2010, 08:52 AM

I use a Vulfix 375S alot and love it. Works well with soaps or creams for me. It's soft and feels great on the face. Wouldn't hesitate to get another.

**Thebigspendur** · 06-24-2010, 09:10 AM

Vulfix is the largest brush maker in the world and now they own Simpson. I've found their brushes to be quality though the Silvertips are on the floppy side.

**BladeRunner001** · 06-24-2010, 09:56 AM

I have both a 22mm Vulfix (I forget the model #) and a 25mm Shavemac D01. I like the Vulfix, but the Shavemac is in a whole different league. It's like comparing apples and oranges, IMO.

All things being equal and if money is not an issue, get a Shavemac. The brushes are dense and have significant backbone, and the tips are very soft.

Just my $0.02

Cheers,
Robert

**Ishavedabadger** · 06-24-2010, 10:34 AM

I have a vulvix 403b that I bought from west coast shaving company. It may be floppy and it doesn't bloom as well as an Edwin Jagger or Rooney, but I really enjoy using it for my creams and it feels really nice on the face. Not the softest brush I have but a good go-to brush from day to day.

**Bristlingbeardofodin** · 06-24-2010, 01:21 PM

Vulfix are my favorite brushes. Love the 2234. I also have a monstrous 2236 which is pure luxury.

**Marco** · 06-24-2010, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by HokieGeek

So I am considering buying a brush whose knot is by Vulfix but I really don't know anything about this company. Do they make decent knots? Should I get a shavemac instead? :) What are your thoughts, gents?

I recently posted a thread on this subject called "My love for Vulfix / Simpson".
Here is the link: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=153478
Just give it a look!

**onotoman** · 06-24-2010, 01:50 PM

Mine too (at least jointly with my Silvertip special order), the company has been around long enough to know how to make a great brush and as mentioned earlier Progress Vulfix now own and manufacture Simpson's brushes.

Originally Posted by Bristlingbeardofodin

Vulfix are my favorite brushes. Love the 2234. I also have a monstrous 2236 which is pure luxury.

**HokieGeek** · 06-25-2010, 04:10 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Since nobody said: "NO GET THE SHAVEMAC INSTEAD", and I like the handle on the brush with the vulfix knot more than shavemac's options, then I think I'm sold!

**SliceOfLife** · 06-25-2010, 07:34 PM

I find it a little floppy. Get the shortest loft version you can find. As for softness, it's quite good for the price but doesn't really compare with high end silvertips.

**HokieGeek** · 06-26-2010, 05:21 PM

Actually, floppy will be good. I currently have a EJBBB which I really like, and I recently got a Semogue 2000 which I'm liking. So something on the other end of the spectrum is great. And this one had a really nice handle:

Penchetta LE Rosewood Burl Super Badger 3

I'm really looking forward to it!