DaVinci 293 received

So I received my Da Vinci 293 silvertip yesterday and had first shave this am. Here is my first take. Out of the (beautiful ) box , this brush is a work of art! It is really a beauty. It's 22mm and weighs 414 grams so it has a nice heft. The black handle is made from a material called Perspex , which here in the USA is lucite. Very comfortable to hold. The fine awn silvertip hairs are so soft , it glides on my face without any pin pricking feeling like my badgers or boars. It's just a delight to use. it holds a lot of water and lathers much better than my previously mentioned brushes. It's by far my most expensive brush , but well worth it. I had a really nice bss 3 pass shave with my Parker 22r. It's a keeper. Check it out guys, I purchased on Amazon. Best price and fast shipping.

Thanks for the review! I've been deciding between a Thater Simpson or Da Vinci 290 or 293

You are welcome. I can't speak about Thater or Simpson , but you will not be disssapointed with DA Vinci. Let me know what you end up with.

I decided to not return the Davinci 293 I got a few weeks ago.
After I got it, it seemed small. But when I re-read the reviews that caused me to buy it in the first place, I decide to try it given its robust backbone. I figure the extra backbone would make up for its small size.
Tried this morning with no break in, it was great.
Much more backbone than I would have imagine from a 22/55 brush. Heavier than I expected, which I liked. The handle, while not ornate, was a pleasant ergonomic surprise.
I have been searching for a brush to face later Castle Forbes with, think I found it.
I will do a full review in a week after I break it in. Very positive so far.
Now I need figure out how to face lather. Lost my excuse.

Yeah. We should start a Da Vinci club. This brush doesn't get enough press

That's why I got it. Was under the radar. Only negative I heard about it was the handle wasn't everybody's cup of tea. Every review other than the aesthetics was very positive.
I am pleasantly surprised with the handle. Much better feel in the hand than I have on either of my two other brushes. Heavy and the end feels great in the hand.

I agree. Love the handle

I got my 293 as a gift at Christmas. I love the feel, the heft, and the firm silkiness of the silver tip bristles. My only complaint is that it loses at least 3-5 bristles with every shave, sometimes more, and this has been happening since the first shave last December. Is this normal?

I've only used it once with no loss of bristles.

Congrats! Just saw some pictures. It is a very nice looking brush.

Thanks I love it

My Davinci 293 is shedding a bit also. 3 hairs each of the first 6 shaves. Hopefully is subsides as it breaks in over the next few shaves.

My second shave with Da Vinci. Lost one tiny hair. I really do not think its a problem , we'll see

I'm getting a 290 tomorrow. I use a Kent BK8 almost exclusively, and I think the 290 exhibits the same qualities. Glad you're enjoying yours.