Tweezerman v higher quality brushes

**sproosemoose** · 08-09-2010, 03:09 PM

Hi

I have been using the tweezerman for a long time, but I find it's a bit scratchy on my skin and I think it gives a bit too much agitation so I get a little bit of red on some areas.

I am thinking I will get a shavemac 177 finest. For those who have compaerd atweezerman to the finest quality or any other nicer shaving brush how much difference does it make? Is it totally worth the $80 or so dollars?

Thanks/

**Kcaps** · 08-09-2010, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by sproosemoose

Is it totally worth the $80 or so dollars?

Oh boy.... you just asked guys who spend hundreds on multiple brushes!

I have a few $30-$40 Best and super badger brushes and they are much nicer than my tweezerman.

My opinion is you don't have to break the bank for a nice brush.

**Geeno** · 08-09-2010, 07:46 PM

I love my Tweezarman...it's pretty durable an does a fine job. When I wanted to move up I went to the C&E BBB ($35, but I don't think they are around anymore), then not long ago I picked up the Colonel X2L from Phil at Bullgoose. I really like that X2L...does great with soaps and creams.

I travel with the C&E, and keep the X2L at home.

Geeno

**TheRuckus13** · 08-09-2010, 09:25 PM

Yes yes yes, you don't even have to spend more than 60 dollars to get a brush that blows the Tweezerman away.

**Xezmer** · 08-09-2010, 09:27 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Bristle-Marbli...1414449&sr=1-6

**jamesdr** · 08-10-2010, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kcaps

Oh boy.... you just asked guys who spend hundreds on multiple brushes!

I have a few $30-$40 Best and super badger brushes and they are much nicer than my tweezerman.

My opinion is you don't have to break the bank for a nice brush.

what other brushes do you own?

**Kcaps** · 08-10-2010, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by jamesdr

what other brushes do you own?

I have an EJ BBB and a custom made Super Badger I bought on the BST. Both were cheaper than $80 and both perform very well.

**Harvitz81** · 08-10-2010, 12:51 PM

Definitely asking the wrong question to this forum. I've spent $150 on a brush before and it was worth every penny. Likewise, I've spent $60 on a brush before and sold it after 3 uses. It really depends on what you are looking for.

An expensive brush doesn't guarantee it will be great and likewise a cheaper brush doesn't guarantee it will not be. A couple of my best brushes I got for under $30 (Semogue 830, 620 and SOC) if you like boars. Also, vintage restored brushes with TGN finest knots I feel are great brushes for the value (Can usually be had for $40 - $55 range).

From what I've heard of the shavemac finest though, you probably won't be making a bad decision if that is the route you take (A shavemac finest is on my to get list eventually).

**Go West Young Man** · 08-10-2010, 01:11 PM

Tweezerman bristles aren't that bad, but if you want to upgrade you should first identify what bristle characteristics you want and then find a brush that has those in your price range. With a nicer brush, you'll be spending the most money on upgrading the handle.

**huntmol** · 08-10-2010, 02:35 PM

I don't love the stock specs on the Shavemac Silvertips. They are cloud soft, which is too soft for a shaving brush in my opinion. If you want a Silvertip, I would recommend that you go with Finest or D01. And make sure you email Bernd and ask for a custom shortened loft.

If it were me... For $80, I would go with a Simpsons Duke 2 in Best. Great backbone, nice and dense (while still being softer than your Tweezerman).
It's an all around great brush that performs as well as brushes 3X the price.

**Lusitano** · 10-31-2010, 04:44 AM

So far I was only using boar brushes, but a generous member donate me a Tweezerman. I like the way the brush creates lots of lather in a matter of seconds, and I don't care about the tips not being soft. The problem to me, and that is driving me nuts, it is the lack of lather the brush holds.
I use bowl and I try to grab lather, and most of it stays on the bowl, the brush holds only a tiny amount of it. Is this due to the low density or what?

**Darjeeling Express** · 10-31-2010, 03:45 PM

The Colonel X2L is a superb brush. Shop around and you will get yourself a world class brush without breaking the bank.

**California Cajun** · 10-31-2010, 04:25 PM

This is the best brush for the money in my book:http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vsho...me.php?cat=153

This is my favorite brush (purchased from a fellow member for $120): http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vsho...cat=173&page=1

This boar brush feels like a really nice badger brush, so rather than get a cheap badger brush get this one for the "badger effect" to use until you can afford one of the above: http://www.shaving.ie/products/Semog...etCurrencyId=2

**Dave Deluxe** · 10-31-2010, 07:43 PM

You could get this Kingsley brush for around $39.00.

DD

**justinp** · 11-01-2010, 04:15 AM

I just put my Tweezerman into quasi-retirement with the arrival of my Semogue Owners' Club; I'd look into the up-market boars if you want to save a bit of money. The SOC is really soft, but it's also denser than the Tweezerman and it has more backbone-- where you can splay a Tweezerman out with barely any force at all, the SOC takes some work. It also loads soap super-quickly.