Hello everyone,
I am new to B&B and this is my first post. I used to shave with a safety razor some thirty-five years ago, but fell into the trap of cartridge razors. I have never really been satisfied with the shave that they gave me, but since I have a fairly slow growing beard, I could "get away with it". Long story short, I have "reconverted" back to safety razors, and don't intend on looking back.
I've been using a Merkur 34C razor and a simple TOBS super badger travel brush. I recently got a hold of a Gillette Aristocrat #66 (which is currently in transit), and I want to get nice brush to complement it (and to use with my Merkur).
As I mentioned, I have a slower growing beard, that isn't particularly heavy. I can comfortably get away with shaving every other day should I elect to do so.
I am primarily a face latherer who uses creams, and am looking for a brush that will best fit that niche. Will I ever use soaps and bowls - most likely as part of the shaving experience, but perhaps it would make sense to get a separate brush for that mode?
With the above in mind, I have focused on Simpson and Rooney brushes, and would prefer to stay within those two lines for this first brush.
From reading up here on B&B (and other sites), it seems that most face latherers roughly prefer brushes with a 20-23mm knot and a 40-48mm loft. Handle size seems to be a personal preference - based on the TOBS travel that I have, I'm thinking something less than 50mm would be best. I am also set on a "super" badger hair brush
The brushes that I have narrowed it down to are (sorted by total height - numbers are: overall, handle, loft, knot):
Rooney 1/1 - 87, 42, 45, 22
Simpson Chubby 1 - 88, 41, 47, 23
Rooney Beehive 1 - 90, 46, 44, 20
Simpson Tulip 1 - 95, 47, 48, 22
I would love to get folks thoughts on the above brushes (and if there are any others from the simpson/rooney line that folks think I should absolutely consider
Thank you all for your patience with a newbie on the forum
Ross
I am new to B&B and this is my first post. I used to shave with a safety razor some thirty-five years ago, but fell into the trap of cartridge razors. I have never really been satisfied with the shave that they gave me, but since I have a fairly slow growing beard, I could "get away with it". Long story short, I have "reconverted" back to safety razors, and don't intend on looking back.
I've been using a Merkur 34C razor and a simple TOBS super badger travel brush. I recently got a hold of a Gillette Aristocrat #66 (which is currently in transit), and I want to get nice brush to complement it (and to use with my Merkur).
As I mentioned, I have a slower growing beard, that isn't particularly heavy. I can comfortably get away with shaving every other day should I elect to do so.
I am primarily a face latherer who uses creams, and am looking for a brush that will best fit that niche. Will I ever use soaps and bowls - most likely as part of the shaving experience, but perhaps it would make sense to get a separate brush for that mode?
With the above in mind, I have focused on Simpson and Rooney brushes, and would prefer to stay within those two lines for this first brush.
From reading up here on B&B (and other sites), it seems that most face latherers roughly prefer brushes with a 20-23mm knot and a 40-48mm loft. Handle size seems to be a personal preference - based on the TOBS travel that I have, I'm thinking something less than 50mm would be best. I am also set on a "super" badger hair brush
The brushes that I have narrowed it down to are (sorted by total height - numbers are: overall, handle, loft, knot):
Rooney 1/1 - 87, 42, 45, 22
Simpson Chubby 1 - 88, 41, 47, 23
Rooney Beehive 1 - 90, 46, 44, 20
Simpson Tulip 1 - 95, 47, 48, 22
I would love to get folks thoughts on the above brushes (and if there are any others from the simpson/rooney line that folks think I should absolutely consider
Thank you all for your patience with a newbie on the forum
Ross
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