Erbe Silvertip Anyone?

Hello all,

Whilst browsing the net for new toys I came across this and was wondering if anyone has tried it?



http://en.parfumdreams.de/Becker-Manicure/Shaving-Shop/Shaving-brushes/Silvertip-shaving-brush,-angular-plastic-handle/index_22498.aspx

Nice handle! I don't have any first-hand experience.

Yes, that was my thinking, looks lovely. I'm sooo tempted ...

Could be a Thater or Muhle rebrand.

How much does it cost?

Space_Cadet said:

How much does it cost?

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There are two sizes, the cheapest price I found being £100 for the smaller one.

Fluffypanzer said:

There are two sizes, the cheapest price I found being £100 for the smaller one.

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Wow, didn't see that coming. For that I'd buy me a Thater or Simpsons. Frankly, this brush looks like a 15$ Semogue to me. No way I'd pay 100 pound for this brush.

Well, for what it's worth I found what looks like an identical handle on a VP Leonhardy, at a similar price too. Anyway I think I'll hold off for now, I'd really like to see a few reviews before forking out big bucks.

Space_Cadet said:

Wow, didn't see that coming. For that I'd buy me a Thater or Simpsons. Frankly, this brush looks like a 15$ Semogue to me. No way I'd pay 100 pound for this brush.

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Would you be so kind to show us that $15 Semogue or any other silvertip brush similar to the one from the photo available for $15USD?

feston said:

Would you be so kind to show us that $15 Semogue or any other silvertip brush similar to the one from the photo available for $15USD?

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Please don't put words in my mouth. I said it looks resemble Semogue brushes. Take a look at Semogues and compare the style. I didn't say anything about Silvertip. Also, the knot looks small and not very dense. Generally it looks cheap. Probably rebranded too. For a completely obscure manufacturer that doesn't have any reviews or any info the price of £100 is ludicrous.

p.s.

Whipped Dog Silvertip 24mm knot is 26$.

Space_Cadet said:

Please don't put words in my mouth. I said it looks resemble Semogue brushes. Take a look at Semogues and compare the style. I didn't say anything about Silvertip. Also, the knot looks small and not very dense. Generally it looks cheap. Probably rebranded too. For a completely obscure manufacturer that doesn't have any reviews or any info the price of £100 is ludicrous.

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The cheapest Shavemac 163 with 19mm knot is 85.3EUR incl. VAT:

http://www.shavemac.com/products/Sh...ing-Brush-163-Handmade-Silver-Tip-Badger.html

Shavemac Silvertip 23mm - 114 Euro (Incl. VAT) = 98£.

(http://www.shavemac.com/products/Experts/Shaving-Brush-Configurator.html)

So, for a lower price you can get a beautiful Silvertip brush by the highest class manufacturer in the world, hand made and tailored according to your specifications.

Space_Cadet said:

Shavemac Silvertip 23mm - 114 Euro (Incl. VAT) = 98£.

(http://www.shavemac.com/products/Experts/Shaving-Brush-Configurator.html)

So, for a lower price you can get a beautiful Silvertip brush by the highest class manufacturer in the world.

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Erbe actually seems like rebranded Shavemac 163 - a brush that according to your words "looks cheap" and "the knot looks small and not very dense".

Also, we don't know Erbe brushes knot size (only large and small), therefore we can't compare the prices. Furthermore, with the Erbe brush shipping within Europe is free.

feston said:

Erbe actually seems like rebranded Shavemac 163 - a brush that according to your words "looks cheap" and "the knot looks small and not very dense".
Also, we don't know Erbe brushes knot size (only large and small), therefore we can't compare the prices. Furthermore, with the Erbe brush shipping within Europe is free.

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"Seems like"? Do you have any proof? Did you contact Erbe? Or perhaps they are just copying it?
So you're saying they've rebranded a Shavemac brush and sell it for a higher price? Good point.
You also say they don't even mention the size of the knot. Seem like real professionals. So basically you don't even know what you are buying. Another good point.

I just proved you can get a better brush directly from Shavemac for less anyway.

There is nothing wrong with variances in perceptions. Gentlemen at times must agree to disagree. If this continues the thread will be closed.

Large Erbe silvertip brush has 25mm knot and Small 23mm knot.

BTW, Becker-Manicure Solingen is company established in 1930.