What brush should I try now?

**EvoDevo** · 08-25-2008, 02:27 PM

I currently own a Rooney 3/3 in super and a pure badger brush (Swissco I think) that came in a set my wife got me from Drugstore.com when I first started wetshaving. I love how soft the Rooney is but wish it was a little rougher like my pure badger for the times when I want to face lather. Speaking of which the 3/3 is a monster and too big for me to face lather with. Actually the 3/3 is a little too big for me overall.

I am considering offering my Rooney 3/3 for sale or trade and would like to know what would be a good brush for me.

So can anyone suggest a brush that has a smaller knot with decent density that is good for creams (about all I use) that I can face lather or bowl lather with. It doesn't have to be as super soft as the Rooney 3/3 but I still want something really soft.

**vior** · 08-25-2008, 02:31 PM

If you really like Rooneys you could just get a size 1

My recommendations would be a 23mm Shavemac, and a Rooney Stubby 1

**EvoDevo** · 08-25-2008, 02:33 PM

The wife has cut off funds so maybe I will try to trade in BST.

Anything availabe with a larger handle but a smaller knot I have big hands. Edit: it seems the 2/1 has the tallest handle anyone used this one?

**Doc4** · 08-25-2008, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by EvoDevo

The wife has cut off funds so maybe I will try to trade in BST.

Anything availabe with a larger handle but a smaller knot I have big hands. Edit: it seems the 2/1 has the tallest handle anyone used this one?

Check out some of the Rooney Heritage brushes ... you can get a small head and a longer handle.

**tvphotog** · 08-25-2008, 07:27 PM

I love the Rooney Heritage line. I would solidly recommend the Alibaba 2 or 3 and the Emillion for just the purposes you describe. I have the Ali 3 and it's a favorite, but I love the luxurious feel of the Emillion. The latter has a kind of cult following.

**EvoDevo** · 08-29-2008, 12:41 PM

So before I can get anything else is anyone looking for a Rooney 3/3 in super?

**boboakalfb** · 08-29-2008, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by EvoDevo

So before I can get anything else is anyone looking for a Rooney 3/3 in super?

You should post it in the BST Forum, you'll have a better chance than mentioning it here. Good luck!

**EvoDevo** · 08-29-2008, 05:47 PM

no problem it is posted there just thought maybe someone here would be looking for something like this. It seems that the big brush doesn't want to go, either that or I am asking too much .