Care to Recommend a 1st good Brush, <$100 Face Lather

[Balj86]

Semogue 1305 or 830. the 830 is more of a face lathering tool. Also once broken in the bristles are soft with a great backbone. It almost feels like a silvertip no joke. I have a 1305 and its amazing. It also makes mounds of lather and is very easy on your wallet! Look up the reviews.

[PozzSka]

Any of the Simpsons mentioned will do the job...

Rooney size 1 (any shape) in Super

Some smaller Savile Row

Shavemac can do a brush for less than $100 in Finest hair

Morris&Fordran brushes (smaller) in Blonde Badger can be had for around $100

Semogue (boars and badger, but the boars are terrific) SOC boar or 2-band badger - my fav boar is the SOC

Omega boars, you could buy one of each for less than $100

[Obiwan]

All great suggestions. For me, I'd go with the Duke 2. If you decide you want to spend a little less, consider the Berkeley 46 in best.

[Darjeeling Express]

Absolutely check the BST, as I type there are some first class brushes up for sale, well within your price range. Hint: "Rudy Vey" EverReady

[yohimbe2]

Colonel

[elmablue]

Colonel is right, Milk Churn even better

[Foyle]

Simpson Duke 2. I face lather with that brush nearly every day. It's a fantastic brush.

[fingerwenger]

Recently picked up a Berkeley from b/s/t for use as a travel brush. Haven't travelled with it yet, but do use it in my regular rotation. I personally think it would be an excellent choice for a first brush if you are looking for something on the small, precise side. Its knot is about the same size as my Colonel, but not quite as dense - which makes it more versatile for use with creams. And it is still excellent with soaps.

I would totally SECOND this recommendation! BEST bang for the buck by FAR. I've own-ed 6 brushes $100+ and think that you can do no wrong with the Berkeley!

[yohimbe2]

I would totally SECOND this recommendation! BEST bang for the buck by FAR. I've own-ed 6 brushes $100+ and think that you can do no wrong with the Berkeley!

I own both, and love them. The Colonel is a better choice if its to be your only brush. A great all around performer

[Archerfire]

I recently acquired a Commodore X2 and was pleasantly surprised at how good a brush it is. Plus, I really like how the handle feels in hand. It was my first Simpson brush with Best hair and it's really pretty darn good!

[ken9455]

Wow guys, thanks for all the suggestions. After reading them all, I figure I can't go wrong with a Colonel, it will be on my Christmas list this year. Speaking of Christmas, are there generally good shaving/brush/supplies on sale at Christmas? Thanks again for all the replies.