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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving Product Reviews => Topic started by: mrzed on April 18, 2013, 04:00:31 PM

Title: shave brushes
Post by: mrzed on April 18, 2013, 04:00:31 PM

So I have an inexpensive Shave/lather brush from Walmart or the like. (Under $10). What's the difference between this and the expensive brushes? What am I missing if anything?

I lather up with head slick and shave secret mix.  Brush seems to work OK.

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: smoothsailing on April 18, 2013, 04:38:04 PM

dif brushes are wider or firmer. it's all pretty much personal pref though silver tip grade badger brushes are considered best by many

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: Lynchy on April 19, 2013, 04:30:35 AM

More expensive brushes are typically made from higher grades of badger and or boar hair.

I think there is a pretty big difference between a no-name brush and even an entry level brush from a reputable manufacturer.

I think that knots from The Golden Nib are excellent for the price. Also a Omega 48/49 are bread for the head because they are HUGE and also quite cheap!

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: baldjoeg on April 19, 2013, 10:28:14 AM

Thanks for the tips. I have been using a cheap shaving brush from Walmart also. I would like to invest in a better brush. I really like using a brush when applying shaving lather. It works much better than not using a bruch.

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: xabydaddy on April 19, 2013, 01:35:48 PM

I have a cheap brush too and the hairs are always coming out. I feel like it makes me skip over spots. The better brushes are so much more expensive though. Can someone recommend one for around 20 bucks?!

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: Bluebriz on April 19, 2013, 10:15:45 PM

I've heard a lot of positive comments about these synthetic brushes.  Synthetics have improved a huge amount over the last couple of years.
Keeps selling out quickly so I haven't managed to get myself one yet.

http://www.themodernman.co.uk/kent-infinity-silvertex-ivory-shaving-brush.html

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: smoothsailing on April 19, 2013, 10:29:35 PM

Quote from: Bluebriz on April 19, 2013, 10:15:45 PM

I've heard a lot of positive comments about these synthetic brushes.  Synthetics have improved a huge amount over the last couple of years.
Keeps selling out quickly so I haven't managed to get myself one yet.

http://www.themodernman.co.uk/kent-infinity-silvertex-ivory-shaving-brush.html

Wow that looks great.  I'll keep my eye out for one too!

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: Bluebriz on April 19, 2013, 10:58:08 PM

Apparently the prices include free worldwide shipping.

Title: Re: shave brushes
Post by: smoothsailing on April 20, 2013, 12:43:32 AM

Quote from: Bluebriz on April 19, 2013, 10:58:08 PM

Apparently the prices include free worldwide shipping.

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