The Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

[never-stop-learning]

Saturday 20240831
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Facón AC Blade Shavette
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (5 shaves, 11 passes)

Preshave: Cremo
Brush: Rudy Vey B&B 2022 Contributors Brush STF
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Proraso Red Cream
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

Excellent shave!


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[never-stop-learning]

Hi all, I'm looking for a few recommendations for a great synthetic face latherer.
Looking for something that's close to badger but has the quirks of synthetic such as no pre-soaking and quick drying.

Recently got a G5C knot as my first synth but it didn't feel nice for face lathering. Bristles are too rough on the inside and it doesn't splay evenly which I assume because of it's stiff backbone and all the bristles being even length. It would push to one side.

Really looking for something with similar splay and backbone to my pure badger but without the scratchiness of pure badger. The badger isn't scratchy when it's splayed on my face, it's mostly the tips.

In my opinion, the Mühle 25mm STF knot should meet your requirements.

My brush this week has been the Mühle 25mm STF knot in a wonderful @Rudy Vey handle. A combination that is hard to beat in the world of synthetic brushes.

 

[ajkel64]

Simpson Trafalgar T3 was my synthetic brush this morning.

 

[Ted A]

Yaqi England 20mm

 

[Texchappy]

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20240901
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Feather SS Artist Club Folding Straight
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6 shaves, 14 passes)
Pre-shave: Cremo
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Musgo Real Black Edition Cream
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado

Superb shave!


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[awk_m4]

Simpson T1

 

[awk_m4]

Simpson Classic 1

 

[awk_m4]

The Classic One.

Monday September 2, 2024
Brush: Simpson Classic
Soap: MdC Rose
Razor: Henson +
Blade: Crystal Israeli
A/S: Thayers

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20240902
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Feather SS Artist Club Folding Straight
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (7 shaves, 17 passes)
Pre-shave: Cremo

Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Musgo Real Black Edition Cream
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado

Superb shave!


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[ajkel64]

Simpson Trafalgar T3 was my Synthetic Brush this morning.

 

[Guido75]

Date	08.09.2028
366 daily shaves	253/366

Razor	Blade	Brush
DSC AX SS	Gillette Platinum (4)	Abe’s Brush Works Smokey Bandit
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash	Mike’s Barbershop (185+186)	Cold splash Proraso Green Balm

Effectiveness	Facial Impact Score FIS™
7/10 (DFS)	5/10 (Harsh)

Notes:

Third shave and no fun! The Platinum and AX weren’t the best match today. Had some weepers and a cut to boot. Ah well, we always have tomorrow’s shave as @Butch Waxx always says.

Click here for today’s notes.

Enjoy your shave today!

 

[awk_m4]

Simpson Classic

 

[Texchappy]

 

[Ted A]

Yaqi Green Obsidian

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[Hercule]

I've been using a synthetic brush for quite some time and would like to join the group. My brush of choice (the only one I use actually) is a 25mm synthetic "Chess brush" I got via Etsy. $10/<$15 shipped if I remember correctly. Works just fine. I can't imagine a brush doing any better actually. Not that I'd notice - I'm done shaving in 10-15 minutes and I move on. I have no reason to dwell on the brush aspect of the process. There certainly are other elements to focus on that have an actual bearing on the quality of the shave, like blade and prep.

 

[abies]

I've been using a synthetic brush for quite some time and would like to join the group. My brush of choice (the only one I use actually) is a 25mm synthetic "Chess brush" I got via Etsy. $10/<$15 shipped if I remember correctly. Works just fine. I can't imagine a brush doing any better actually. Not that I'd notice - I'm done shaving in 10-15 minutes and I move on. I have no reason to dwell on the brush aspect of the process. There certainly are other elements to focus on that have an actual bearing on the quality of the shave, like blade and prep.

I think I know the brush you're mentioning; I thought about getting one at one time. Seems like a nice brush.

 

[Ron R]

SE SOTD, Sunday, September 8th 2024

Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26mm brown whiskers synthetic.

Have some great shaves!

 

[never-stop-learning]

AP Shave Co Sith (AP Shave Co 26mm MiG Synthetic)

 

[Hercule]

I think I know the brush you're mentioning; I thought about getting one at one time. Seems like a nice brush.

It's a nice brush. Certainly as capable of any animal bristle brush I've ever tried. I face lather (don't want to miss an opportunity for additional prep!) and it very efficient. I checked before I posted and sadly it's sold out. But i think they're available other places as well. Id love to get one with opposite colors: black handle with white bristles. I only need one though. No need to collect handles.