Face lathering badger

**Lusitano** · 01-09-2011, 11:34 AM

Is there any 45mm loft, 2-band badger or silvertip brush with a $50 price range, besides New Forest and Frank Shaving?

**Loric** · 01-09-2011, 11:55 AM

Shipping to Portugal might be a deal breaker, but you can get a custom From TGN or Rudy Vey for not much more than that. Or if you dont mind setting your own knot, you can get the knot and a handle for right at $50 + shipping. The TGN extra stuffed finest is really a great knot. At that loft the 20 or 22mm would most likely be the best choice. I have a 24mm set at 50mm and it feels just right for me, so if you wanted something shorter get one of the smaller knots.

**Lusitano** · 01-09-2011, 12:17 PM

Can't find any finest badger knot with a 45mm loft at TGN...

**craig87c** · 01-09-2011, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Lusitano

Can't find any finest badger knot with a 45mm loft at TGN...

It can be set at 45mm though.

**talibeard** · 01-09-2011, 01:48 PM

Though I prefer sub 50mm boars for face lathering my Simpsons Commodore X1 in best (no, not made in silvertip) does a decent job with its 47mm loft.

**Loric** · 01-09-2011, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Lusitano

Can't find any finest badger knot with a 45mm loft at TGN...

Originally Posted by craig87c

It can be set at 45mm though.

Exactly, just contact Tony (the owner) at the web sight and tell him what you want. He is a very helpful.

**Red Horn** · 01-10-2011, 01:32 PM

I am looking forward to trying a Vulfix 403 "Mayfair" for face lathering soaps. Utilizes pure badger bristles which I have been told are amply stiff for face lathering and more supple at tips than would be anticipated.