Help Wanted

**Jdunn** · 05-28-2012, 09:30 PM

I have been using a Parker silvertip brush since I started wet shaving. It has been a good starter brush, but I think I am getting ready to move on. The badger hair is to flimsy and floppy and renders it almost useless when it comes to "working" a lather. It's more like just painting it on all the time. The brush is also a lather hog due to its large fan shape. Do any of you have any suggestions for a great brush to upgrade to?

**D.W.B.** · 05-28-2012, 10:59 PM

I would suggest that you try a boar brush. I have been using an Omega for a couple of weeks now. It works great for my creams and should be the thing for soaps due to having more backbone. As an added bonus even the best boars are quite a bit less expensive than the badger brushes. Give one a try and I doubt that you will be disappointed.

**nsideguy** · 05-28-2012, 11:08 PM

If you get a boar hair get a Semogue, If you want to try a good badger I've heard Shavemac makes one of the best badger brushes around but I've never tried one.

**mdunn** · 05-28-2012, 11:26 PM

Mr Dunn.

Just cruise the bst, there are a couple of good brushes there. A tgn (or similar) knot in a bit deeper than usual will be right up your alley.

Regards,
Mr Dunn

**Jdunn** · 05-29-2012, 05:37 AM

Thanks for your suggestions. I really would like to stick with a badger hair brush, I have a boar already that gets the job done for soaps. I will keep my eye on the bst, thanks fellow Mr. Dunn. Any suggestions for a badger with a strong backbone?

**dpmtherrien** · 05-29-2012, 05:34 PM

I've always found the Vulfix line to be very nice, and worth a look. The brushes are top of the line, and the price won't kill you either.

**mdunn** · 05-29-2012, 05:58 PM

Mr Dunn, what's your budget and we can start chiming in with some backboney options. Are you more a soap or a cream guy?

**gus1942** · 05-29-2012, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by nsideguy

If you get a boar hair get a Semogue, If you want to try a good badger I've heard Shavemac makes one of the best badger brushes around but I've never tried one.

I agree. I have Semogues 830 and 620 Also a Shavemac 177 in finest is a great choice.

**slantfan** · 05-29-2012, 09:18 PM

A boar brush just might be what you're looking for. A Semogue or Omega can be had for under $20.

**lordfink** · 05-29-2012, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Jdunn

I have been using a Parker silvertip brush since I started wet shaving. It has been a good starter brush, but I think I am getting ready to move on. The badger hair is to flimsy and floppy and renders it almost useless when it comes to "working" a lather. It's more like just painting it on all the time. The brush is also a lather hog due to its large fan shape. Do any of you have any suggestions for a great brush to upgrade to?

I've been in the exact same situation as you. Ordered a Parker silvertip as the starter but not too expensive brush. It just fans out way too much on the face and is difficult to control. I did a lot of research and decided to order a Simpsons Duke 3. Am still awaiting delivery but hoping it'll be what I am looking for. Good luck with your search!

**ackvil** · 05-30-2012, 04:37 AM

One tip with a Parker or any brush that fans out too much. Put the brush handle in the palm of your handle so that your fingers can grip the bristles. That keeps the bristles together when you use it.

**pipskicks** · 05-30-2012, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by Jdunn

Thanks for your suggestions. I really would like to stick with a badger hair brush, I have a boar already that gets the job done for soaps. I will keep my eye on the bst, thanks fellow Mr. Dunn. Any suggestions for a badger with a strong backbone?

Which boar brush do you have? I've found the good boar brushes, even just decent Omegas to be a big step above say VDH boar brushes that you get at Walgreens...