06-24-2012, 12:14 PM
If you're willing to take a minor gamble look no further than the Turkish No6 horse hair brush, available from various places. The No7 is pretty good too, but I much prefer the handle of the No6. For 2.45USD plus shipping it's pretty unbeatable.
Gifts&Care sells a number of mixed horse-badger brushes that falls in the suggested price range. I got a 14033 myself and couldn't be happier, even if it runs a tad more expensive.
Gifts&Care sells a number of mixed horse-badger brushes that falls in the suggested price range. I got a 14033 myself and couldn't be happier, even if it runs a tad more expensive.
06-24-2012, 12:27 PM
(06-24-2012, 12:14 PM)WegianWarrior Wrote: If you're willing to take a minor gamble look no further than the Turkish No6 horse hair brush, available from various places. The No7 is pretty good too, but I much prefer the handle of the No6. For 2.45USD plus shipping it's pretty unbeatable.
Gifts&Care sells a number of mixed horse-badger brushes that falls in the suggested price range. I got a 14033 myself and couldn't be happier, even if it runs a tad more expensive.
I started with one like this from Lees -
http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Vulfi...Brush.html.
But now, you don't even have to do Badger - the Frank Shaving synthetics are very good brushes for about 15 shipped. Target sells the Shea Moisture Badger, and CVS/Walmart has the Van Der Hagen in boar - either of these is about 8-9 bucks.
06-24-2012, 02:27 PM
$9.00-$12.00 Shea Moisture Shave at Target (Great brush for the $$.$$)
$16.00-$20.00 Omega 11047 - "Mixed Midget" - Badger/Boar (Small but great)
$19.00-$25.00 - Omega 31064 Banded Boar Shaving Brush (Great on soaps)
$20.00-$25.00 - Semogue 620 Pure Bristle Shaving Brush (Well it's a Semoque)
$16.00-$20.00 Omega 11047 - "Mixed Midget" - Badger/Boar (Small but great)
$19.00-$25.00 - Omega 31064 Banded Boar Shaving Brush (Great on soaps)
$20.00-$25.00 - Semogue 620 Pure Bristle Shaving Brush (Well it's a Semoque)
06-25-2012, 05:34 AM
110% agreement. A lather monster, soft, densely packed, dries quickly, sized right, (even though you'd think it might be too big) and available in black or clear handles.
The Frank Shaving brush at $12.50 is by far the best $ I've spent on anything wet shaving related. It introduced me to synthetic brushes and it's an amazing performer at any price.
I couldn't find it on the Bay the other day when I went to look for another one but Star Shaving has them in stock, still at the $12.50 price.
The Frank Shaving brush at $12.50 is by far the best $ I've spent on anything wet shaving related. It introduced me to synthetic brushes and it's an amazing performer at any price.
I couldn't find it on the Bay the other day when I went to look for another one but Star Shaving has them in stock, still at the $12.50 price.
(06-24-2012, 05:58 PM)GDCarrington Wrote: The H.I.S. is a strong contender.
It should be back in stock for the black handle next week and the clear should be back slightly after the 4th of July holiday time period.
06-25-2012, 10:16 PM
For $32 you can get a Zurito from our host. One of the best brushes out there. http://www.bullgooseshaving.net/vi13hohabr.html
06-25-2012, 10:33 PM
(06-25-2012, 10:16 PM)xraygun Wrote: For $32 you can get a Zurito from our host. One of the best brushes out there. http://www.bullgooseshaving.net/vi13hohabr.html
I would agree. I've been using my SOC boar since I got it, but grabbed the Zurito yesterday and was amazed at the lather it whipped up compared to the SOC. They do become a bit floppy over time, but still work great. It has the best handle too. When the horse gives up the ghost, I'm tossing a badger knot in it. I'm never giving up that handle.
06-26-2012, 09:24 AM
My vote is for the $18 Peleon. I don't own that particular brush, but own 2 other Vie-Longs that are fantastic. One of them is the 13052M, purchased from Gifts and Care. It comes in under your total, but is a few dollars over with shipping.
I also own and use a Sabi Black Badger that is no longer available, but knowing how good that brush is, I would also recommend the Sabi brushes from shaveabuck.
I'm not associated with either vendor, but have had great service and products from both.
Mark
I also own and use a Sabi Black Badger that is no longer available, but knowing how good that brush is, I would also recommend the Sabi brushes from shaveabuck.
I'm not associated with either vendor, but have had great service and products from both.
Mark
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