Looking for ultimate face lathering brush for creams

**Triad** · 07-01-2012, 11:53 AM

Simpsons case and it come with travel tube

**Price** · 07-01-2012, 12:00 PM

Too big to travel with conveniently, but if you convert your current brush into a traveler, the Kent BK8 is the ultimate cream brush, IMO.

**breadstick** · 07-01-2012, 12:00 PM

I'm shocked no one mentioned the Semogue 620 yet. It is the ultimate face lathering brush IMO. After I got mine broken in, I've only picked up my other brushes for a slight change and sort of regret it when I do. It's hands down my favorite brush for everything.

**Absolute Mustard** · 07-01-2012, 12:07 PM

Just got a Thater 4125/0 2 band

It is amazing to say the least! At 22/48 it is the perfect size.

**alohakid** · 07-01-2012, 12:10 PM

Absolute , where did you purchase and what are your other brushes ?

**s204STi** · 07-01-2012, 01:04 PM

Omega 10275
Omega 40033
Omega 71278
Semogues 620
Simpsons X2

Travel:
Omega 50014 Turnback Travel
Omega Omega 21047 - comes with plastic tube
Simpsons Wee Scot Best
Simpsons Case Best w travel tube

**Absolute Mustard** · 07-01-2012, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by alohakid

Absolute , where did you purchase and what are your other brushes ?

Purchased at straight razor designs. Was a bit expensive, but I am selling my Duke 3 to justify the cost.

Other brushes:
Simpson Duke 2 & 3
Simpson Commodore x2
Simpson Wee Scott
Rooney 3/1
Semogue 1800
Semogue OC

**alohakid** · 07-02-2012, 06:51 AM

Is the Thater bulb or fan ?

**Price** · 07-02-2012, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by alohakid

Is the Thater bulb or fan ?

Thaters in general are exceptionally "bulby" bulbs.

**Absolute Mustard** · 07-02-2012, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Price

Thaters in general are exceptionally "bulby" bulbs.

Their 3 bands are very bulby

Their 2 bands are normal bulb, but they also come in fan shape

**alohakid** · 07-02-2012, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Absolute Mustard

Their 3 bands are very bulby

Their 2 bands are normal bulb, but they also come in fan shape

Absolute , the Thater in your photo , is that their bulb or fan ?

**Absolute Mustard** · 07-02-2012, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by alohakid

Absolute , the Thater in your photo , is that their bulb or fan ?

Bulb
http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/...ilver-tip-bulb

**mwhals** · 07-02-2012, 06:30 PM

My current brush is the following model. How will the recommended brushes in this thread compare for cream face lathering? This was my first purchase, which was combined with a 38C, stand and bowl.

http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Merkur-%22Barber-Pole%22-Chrome-Handle-Shaving-Brush.html

**mwhals** · 07-04-2012, 05:42 PM

No one? I don't want to go backward on quality. I have never used a brush other than the one linked above and have no local shops to check them out.

**Absolute Mustard** · 07-05-2012, 07:02 AM

Never used a Merkur brush. My impression is most of the $ goes into the handle rather than the hair

I can't use metal handles because they just seem heavy to use

I don't think you will go backward on quality. Trying different brushes is the best way to find out what you like.

**mwhals** · 07-05-2012, 06:33 PM

That is what I thought too about my brush regarding the cost, of course it part of a set when I bought it.

**alohakid** · 07-05-2012, 06:45 PM

I tried several Merkur DE until I settled on the 38 c Hd for medium agressive .
I currently use a Feather AS-D1 which is mild and still use the 38 c Hd .
Use the set and adjust accordingly .

**lt114** · 07-05-2012, 06:46 PM

Semogue 2010 Custom Boar is the ultimate face lathering brush for me for soaps or creams. Next would be the 620 and then the Rooney 3/1.

**njpaddy** · 07-05-2012, 07:19 PM

Although I use mostly soaps, my favorite brushes for face lathering creams are an older Rooney 3/1 Super with a 48mm loft and a Simpson Duke 1.

**mwhals** · 07-05-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by alohakid

I tried several Merkur DE until I settled on the 38 c Hd for medium agressive .
I currently use a Feather AS-D1 which is mild and still use the 38 c Hd .
Use the set and adjust accordingly .

I have had the set for over two years, but replaced the 38c with a DE89L. I now am planning on an R41 along with a new brush.