Which brushes are underrated?

Does anyone out there have a brush that they believe is underrated?

I've got this Omega 6234 Silvertip brush that is simply a pleasure to use. The knot is a fluffy pillow with very soft tips, and the handle is quite comfortable in hand. There is something about the shape of the knot that lends itself to whipping lather very efficiently in a bowl. It's 22/55 but I don't find it floppy. I've used it plenty to face lather as well and it does a fine job.

I don't see a lot of traffic on Simpsons Milk Churn.
I think it is a wonderful brush.

cdrross said:

I don't see a lot of traffic on Simpsons Milk Churn.
I think it is a wonderful brush.

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I'm not really a Simpsons guy but I love the look of the Milk Churn. One day I may need to get one (and a chubby 2 (and an M7)).

Semogue LE Mistura. It truly is hard to beat.

Any Omega badger. Yes I'm a well-known fan of them, and it's for a reason. They are awesome and won't break the bank. And who cares about lofty? Is it written in stone that a brush knot that's bigger than a 1:2 ratio CAN'T be a good lathering brush for face AND bowl?

Vie Long badgers too.

I'll say that Parker makes really nice shave brushes, and I think they get ignored at times. I use my two Parker brushes proudly in my rotation of five brushes without any problems. I would and likely will buy from them again.

As far as synthetic brushes, the Kent Infinity is certainly underrated. Well-made, great performing, under $25, and it's a Kent!

My Frank Shaving Silvertip, continually surprises me. Very soft, very efficient and damn good value at AUD45.

New Forest Brushes. Worthy brushes for a fair price.

Semogue Texugo and The Golden Nib (TGN) finest knots.

Savile Row

After a lot of research, I selected an Edwin Jagger Best Badger. For about $50 it's a good buy...handmade, and I love it...holds lather well, feels great on the skin, and has not shed one hair.

But I never see it reviewed or mentioned anywhere...EJ seems to be a relatively young company...maybe that's the reason...??

Just to be clear: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UV8LPM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

WSP Prince 2 band Silvertip. Thater's and Simpsons have come and gone, but the lowly Prince hangs tough. Great palm latherer.

Shavemac brushes with Finest knots. 70% Silvertip and 30% Pure equals a pretty soft brush with better backbone than a Silvertip and without the scritch of a D01.

vocalistbob said:

Shavemac brushes with Finest knots. 70% Silvertip and 30% Pure equals a pretty soft brush with better backbone than a Silvertip and without the scritch of a D01.

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+1
I'm amazed at how much I like it.

vocalistbob said:

Shavemac brushes with Finest knots. 70% Silvertip and 30% Pure equals a pretty soft brush with better backbone than a Silvertip and without the scritch of a D01.

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+2 they've changed my mind about bulb knots

Whipped Dog brushes are inexpensive and very nice, indeed.

Antique Hoosier said:

Savile Row

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+ a bazillion

Parker brushes don't get much love. I have two and I love them.

Omegas (left to right): 80080 Beehive/31064/10083