I was hoping I could get some input from someone with more experience. I'm getting ready to buy a new brush (with an actual income this time, huzzah).
Short version: Is it worth buying another brush from an ebay brush maker, or is it better to go with one of the established names?
Long version:
So when I first got into wet shaving about 3 years ago I purchased a handmade 24mm silvertip brush with a beautiful koa wood handle. It has served me wonderfully for 3 years, the finish has held up wonderfully, and all and all I have really enjoyed it. The knot recently fell out, but that was an easy fix.
The thing is, I have very little else to compare it too. My first two dollar boar bristle from walgreens which I hated, and a more recent tweezerman which I quite enjoy, but find to be all around too small.
I see best badger brushes of similar size in faux ivory handles going for 3-4x the price I paid, silvertip for 5-10x, and even more if you want an attractive handle (which I admittedly have a thing for).
So, I can't help but think there is a reason for it.
Anyone have a good answer on this? Are these ebay brushes just inferior when compared to, say, a simpsons brush, or even a vulfix?
Short version: Is it worth buying another brush from an ebay brush maker, or is it better to go with one of the established names?
Long version:
So when I first got into wet shaving about 3 years ago I purchased a handmade 24mm silvertip brush with a beautiful koa wood handle. It has served me wonderfully for 3 years, the finish has held up wonderfully, and all and all I have really enjoyed it. The knot recently fell out, but that was an easy fix.
The thing is, I have very little else to compare it too. My first two dollar boar bristle from walgreens which I hated, and a more recent tweezerman which I quite enjoy, but find to be all around too small.
I see best badger brushes of similar size in faux ivory handles going for 3-4x the price I paid, silvertip for 5-10x, and even more if you want an attractive handle (which I admittedly have a thing for).
So, I can't help but think there is a reason for it.
Anyone have a good answer on this? Are these ebay brushes just inferior when compared to, say, a simpsons brush, or even a vulfix?
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