Best Shaving Brush For The Money?

[allorganic]

Hello All,

I have recently been forced to switch to shaving cream instead of gel/foam, hence the need to start using a shaving brush.

I have briefly researched the subject and it appears that brushes made from badger hair are to be chosen over the ones made from boar hair. However, badger hair ones are really pricey, and I tend to be a cheapskate.

I also tend to think that price is not always in direct relationship with quality and that quite often high priced items don't necessarily have the highest quality.

Can anyone recommend good quality, long lasting, budget/bargain priced shaving brush or, at the very least, the "ultimate" forum/board that discusses shaving, where I could find the answer?

So far my best find is ?Tweezerman HIS Deluxe Shaving Brush? which can be had for $10-15, but has very few and mixed reviews.

Thanks

 

[mcvickj]

Can't you just use your hands? I'm kind of curious as to why you were forced to switch?

 

[Feldenak]

Don't skimp on a shaving brush. Yes, it may be $200 right now but you'll get years of usage out of it.

Edit: The message board at this site is full of people who will definately point you in the right direction.

 

[allorganic]

Don't skimp on a shaving brush. Yes, it may be $200 right now but you'll get years of usage out of it.

I thought $50 was too much..

 

[CellarDoor]

Dont' spend $200 on a shaving brush. I'm sure something like this is just fine.

http://www.getamenity.com/products/lather.html

I have a cheap badger hair Brush as well and it does the trick.

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: allorganic

Don't skimp on a shaving brush. Yes, it may be $200 right now but you'll get years of usage out of it.

I thought $50 was too much..

I paid $50 for a Vulfix 2234 and am very happy with it. Sometimes I'll see one for sale at shavemyface.com or it's slightly larger cousin, the 2235. They go for very reasonably there if someone just tried it and did not like it.

 

[imported_mantic]

Originally posted by: allorganic
Hello All,

I have recently been forced to switch to shaving cream instead of gel/foam, hence the need to start using a shaving brush.

I have briefly researched the subject and it appears that brushes made from badger hair are to be chosen over the ones made from boar hair. However, badger hair ones are really pricey, and I tend to be a cheapskate.

I also tend to think that price is not always in direct relationship with quality and that quite often high priced items don't necessarily have the highest quality.

Can anyone recommend good quality, long lasting, budget/bargain priced shaving brush or, at the very least, the "ultimate" forum/board that discusses shaving, where I could find the answer?

So far my best find is ?Tweezerman HIS Deluxe Shaving Brush? which can be had for $10-15, but has very few and mixed reviews.

Thanks

Congratulations on deciding to leave the Dark Side and shave like a man!

I own several shaving brushes, including a custom-made "silvertip" job. I have the Tweezerman, too: for the money its not bad! I don't know how well it will hold up long-term, but I can get a decent lather with it. The "conventional wisdom" will point you to either Savile Row brushes from QED or Vulfix brushes from Classic Shaving as the best-bang-for-the-buck: you can get a really good brush for under $60 from either place that'll last you years and years. Shavemac out of Germany also has good prices and service, but importing can be delayed at customs.

I have a small Savile Row "super badger" brush that I got from QED for under $50 that performs almost as well as my custom job.

--Mark

 

[imported_mantic]

Originally posted by: mcvickj
Can't you just use your hands? I'm kind of curious as to why you were forced to switch?

You can, but you'll have to use a lot more shaving cream and you won't get the hydration and gentle exfoliation benefits that come with using a brush.

 

[imported_mantic]

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[imported_mantic]

I forgot to mention...Crabtree & Evelyn has a $35 badger hair shaving brush that's gotten very favorable comments on the shaving discussion boards.

--Mark