Question about Frank Shaving brushes

**edgerunner** · 11-30-2011, 08:35 AM

Guys, I consider buying one of Ian Tiang's Finest Badger brushes but there are a lot of them in the same price range $22-23. Does anybody have an opinion whether the knots are about the same quality, density, etc. of those Finest Badgers?

**Red Horn** · 11-30-2011, 01:26 PM

Could be "hit or miss". I requested a Westwick (think that is name) set with a low loft. Been totally pleased with it.

**edgerunner** · 11-30-2011, 01:53 PM

Thanks. I just jumped on one of their short loft Finest in black. I hope I'm going to like it as a second brush. I'm still on my first pure badger entry level brush so I don't know much about differences. I'll see.

**monkeyhanger** · 11-30-2011, 02:40 PM

ive got a richmond 24mm in finest. its the only badger ive ever had so ive nothing to compare it with, but im very impressed with it.

**Red Horn** · 11-30-2011, 02:58 PM

Mine lathers very well. But, since I like stiffer brushes and face lather my preference is for Semogue 620, Simpson two-band, and the like. Just ordered a Vie Long Horse hair to try. My Frank's is the only brush that fits in my razor / brush combo stand so it is rightfully proudly displayed ;~)

**mftoms59** · 11-30-2011, 10:27 PM

They won't have the density of a Shavemac or Simpson but are an inexpensive way to upgrade from a Pure or Black Badger Brush, satisfy your curiosity and give one a try. I had a stock FS Sliver-Tip that had very soft tips and worked better with creams due to the higher loft, If you get a Silver-Tip and use hard soaps I'd recommend a loft under 48mm to add stiffness.

**edgerunner** · 12-01-2011, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by mftoms59

They won't have the density of a Shavemac or Simpson but are an inexpensive way to upgrade from a Pure or Black Badger Brush, satisfy your curiosity and give one a try. I had a stock FS Sliver-Tip that had very soft tips and worked better with creams due to the higher loft, If you get a Silver-Tip and use hard soaps I'd recommend a loft under 48mm to add stiffness.

I also figured it out it shouldn't be as good as more expensive brushes out there but as you said it I'm curios to find out if I can notice any difference from my first and only Pure Badger. That's why I decided on a short loft Finest, so I can use it for face lathering with cream.

**StuMcB** · 12-01-2011, 05:32 AM

Here's mine, not a single problem since arriving in the late summer. In finest. Shed some hairs but nothing now. Used twice a week while the Duke gets a good dry out.