I have 3 brushes; Rooney, Semogue, and an olive wood handle Dovo (my first brush). These are all great brushes. All under $100 (just barely for the Rooney and Dovo). (Also have a Muhle travel brush; but that doesn't count).
Hell - there are a lot of great brushes under $50. Look at the Vintage Blades brand badgers.
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/shop/Vintage-Blades-Brand/
Semogue boar bristle. Probably the best boar brush on the planet. Or Omega boar and badger brushes. Vulfix.
Won't see me dropping $200+ on a Simpson or a Kent - but to each his own.
Hell - there are a lot of great brushes under $50. Look at the Vintage Blades brand badgers.
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/shop/Vintage-Blades-Brand/
Semogue boar bristle. Probably the best boar brush on the planet. Or Omega boar and badger brushes. Vulfix.
Won't see me dropping $200+ on a Simpson or a Kent - but to each his own.