I would have to recommend the semogue 1305. I just got it a few weeks ago and let me tell you something I like it more then all my other brushes combined (that includes the b&b eagle)
So far, other great recommendations for inexpensive brushes have been:
-Semogue 1305, 1438 and 610
-New Forest "budget" line
-Vie-Long 13061
-Tweezerman (it does have its place)
-Wilkinson Sword bristle (for our non CONUS members)
-Omega 10029
-Frank Shaving brushes
I'd say the Vie-Long Peleon is a better deal (and a better brush) than the 13061. If you've got to have that handle, the 13061M is a better option.
The reason that I prefer the 13061 is the knot, I like the firmer feel of the short loft knot over the slightly floppy feel of the larger knot in the Peleon (I own both).
Strange - the specs are the same on the knots and the dyed 13061 seemed to be much more floppy to me than the Peleon.
From BullGoose Shaving:
13061 (Zurito)
Knot: 23mm
Loft: 57mm
Overall Height: 100mm
12705 (Peleon)
Knot Diameter: 23mm
Loft: 57mm
Overall Height: 103mm
Also, the 13061 has a 50/50 mix of mane to tail hair, while the Peleon has a 35:65 mix of mane to tail hair. The Tail hair is supposed to be stiffer - that's certainly how it seems to me.
Received the Mighty Midget a while ago, and I've been using it happily since that time. I really like it.
Unlike the Wee Scot, it has a really nice lather carrying capacity and it doesn't shed lather all over the handle. There's a bit of scritch, and some backbone.
Very nice brush!