New project - Synthetic suggestions

Picked this brush up at a local antique store.
I really like the look of this handle.
Knot has already been removed.

I have a badger, and a boar brush.
I have never tried a synthetic knot.

I am a soap or shave stick user. With this in mind, I am open to suggestions.

I also face lather only.

Such a simple brush, but the patina is awesome! I won't go synthetic (no good reason!), but looking forward to your finished brush!

I have wanted to try a synthetic brush for quite some time.
Do they have any backbone?

I think Virginia Sheng has a couple of different styles of synthetics and The golden nib has one. You may want to do a forum search on these. I would go this route for a first brush rather than a fancy Plisson because of the cost.

I think that synthetics (Vic Shaving/Virginia Shaving 'New' synthectics & TGN 3-band synthetic) work very well for face lathering and have the necessary brush characteristics to be fine bowl latherers too. I have both in 20mm and like them a bit - the VS is a little more dense. Both splay on my check and neck easily and are a pleasure to use when face lathering. Loft setting is key - as I think they work well at 53-55mm depending on knot diameter. Virginia Sheng has a Aliexpress store that has additional sizes - 22 and 24mm synthetics.

Thanks for the feedback

I also think pretty highly of the Virginia Sheng synthetics. Here's a couple of threads where I've given some on my impressions of these knots.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/432020-Virginia-Sheng-Pur-Tech-Synthetic

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/444436-My-Plisson-Busters

The newer generation synthetics are way ahead of those from just a few years ago and they are a great value as well.

Spang,
Thank you for the links.
That is just the kind of feedback I have been looking for.
I have looked at Whipped Dog synthetic, as I really like his Silvertip badger.
But have not heard much about his synthetics.
I will have to check out Virginia Sheng for sure.

Blue Note said:

Spang,
Thank you for the links.
That is just the kind of feedback I have been looking for.
I have looked at Whipped Dog synthetic, as I really like his Silvertip badger.
But have not heard much about his synthetics.
I will have to check out Virginia Sheng for sure.

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If you end up ordering from VS, you might consider adding one of her silvertips to your order. I've used VS silvertip knots for several restores and I like them very much. If you like the WD silvertip, I think you'll find the VS silvertip very much to your liking. Here's a little more on that topic:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/447187-Ever-Ready-836A

I tried a VS knot with positive results:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/410163-Synthetic-Hair?p=6389558#post6389558

Skeezixx said:

I tried a VS knot with positive results:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/410163-Synthetic-Hair?p=6389558#post6389558

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Thank you for the link.
Sounds like just what I am after.