Brush for beginner?

**highlyevolved** · 01-19-2008, 05:01 AM

Hey

What's a good badger brush that will last a while for a beginner?

I'm will to spend around $25-40 on one.

A lot of sites don't ship to Australia which is annoying, so if you know of any that ship world wide that would be great.

**JerimiahC** · 01-19-2008, 05:06 AM

I'm sure about the shipping, but the Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger Brush is considered thte best for a newbie. $35 US.

**PaulR** · 01-19-2008, 05:31 AM

Someone really should make this topic a sticky. Or just start a thread at the top in caps saying "THIS IS THE FIRST BRUSH YOU SHOULD BUY" with a link to the BBB in there.

**Ookla The Mok** · 01-19-2008, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by PaulR

Someone really should make this topic a sticky. Or just start a thread at the top in caps saying "THIS IS THE FIRST BRUSH YOU SHOULD BUY" with a link to the BBB in there.

That is probably a good point, but some people want to throw a ton of cash at their first brush. My first was a Burma brush from Wal-mart. I still use it and enjoy it.

You also can't go wrong with the Tweezerman IMHO.

**tvphotog** · 01-19-2008, 05:57 AM

Another vote for the Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger Brush, ivory handle. $35. That's what I started with, and still use.

**daverpig** · 01-19-2008, 08:18 AM

I agree with the C&E Brush

Originally Posted by PaulR

Someone really should make this topic a sticky. Or just start a thread at the top in caps saying "THIS IS THE FIRST BRUSH YOU SHOULD BUY" with a link to the BBB in there.

I also agree with this but add the things that a starter set might include...brush, razor, blades, soaps, creams, etc. Or maybe setup a kit in the Badger & Blade Decant Club that would list everything and have a 1-stop shop for sale.

**tvphotog** · 01-19-2008, 08:21 AM

I also agree with this but add the things that a starter set might include...brush, razor, blades, soaps, creams, etc. Or maybe setup a kit in the Badger & Blade Decant Club that would list everything and have a 1-stop shop for sale.

I like the kit idea, or at least a sticky. It would have been a help to me as I got involved in this pursuit.

J.

**yomuppet** · 01-19-2008, 11:27 AM

Another vote for the C&E Cream Best Badger Brush as the optimal brush in this price range.

If you can spend another $25, I would say Rooney Style 1 or Style 3 small genuine silvertip, which will increase density and have softer tips.

But you can't go wrong with the C&E, and if this is the amount you can spend, go with that. Best of luck.

J