Great thread. Thanks Krona! Anybody know how the Omega Mighty Midget compares to the Omega #40033 in terms of scrubbing and scritch? I know the 40033 is bigger (23mm knot with a 48mm loft).
Great thread. Thanks Krona! Anybody know how the Omega Mighty Midget compares to the Omega #40033 in terms of scrubbing and scritch? I know the 40033 is bigger (23mm knot with a 48mm loft).
I love my VDH Pure Badger, it bowl lathers great for me. However, I have come to the conclusion that this is for a newbie as after a few months you will probably need to replace it if you're like me. I soak my brush but I'm very careful with it, and it sheds 4-5 hairs/use consistently, it hasn't really changed since the begining.
If mine was a faulty knot I think I would want another, but it seems like they're all the same, so I'm looking into finding a replacement 2 months later because it probably has another 2 months of daily use in it, but that's about it. Plus I've been getting sick of having Badger hairs stuck to my face...
Same here, I love everything about the brush except the hair loss. In fact, if it didn't shed so bad, I don't think I would ever buy another brush. But like you, I am tired of pick loose hair out of my lather. I am probably gonna end up with a badger from whipped dog, it seems like they are great brushes at a low price.
Thanks for the images of your brushes and where to get them. Right now I am using my Father's brush that my Mom got him. It's been 35 years since he pasted, so it is fairly ancient already. I am not really sure how old the brush actually is, but I think Dad got it probably in the 70's before he past. It is a Best Badger, probably. In the near future I believe I will begin my own collection of brushes and razors. I went to your site and enjoyed all the shaving paraphernalia that you have. Thanks for sharing. Now I am waiting for my DE, a Weber. Doug
My favorite inexpensive brush is a Semogue 610. It takes a couple of weeks to break in, but once it does, it is the perfect tool for face lathering soaps. It isn't just a great, cheap brush; it is a world class brush that compares, quality wise, with any out there. I have half a dozen much more costly brushes, but I reach for the little Semogue more often than any of them.
Mike
Great thread.
My Tweezerman keeps chugging along. It gets lots of use.
My Omega 49 is a champ for the price. It eats up hard soaps.
I have a Chinese Ebay special that was free...long story, but it lathers great.
The Shea Moisture brush I have is a fine performer, too.
I've been largely immune from SBAD, but that might midget looks tempting.