Synthetic and lather

I've had the plisson for about 2 years now and am starting to notice that it isn't holding as much lather as I would like. Any suggestions on synthetics that hold a lot of lather?

The Plisson is only 22mm, which is on the smaller end. Look into the Maggard or Razorock 24mm synthetics, or Stirling has a couple of 26mm brushes.

I agree. My 22mm synthetics do not hold nearly as much lather as my HIS XL 28mm Lather Monster.

do you think ill notice the difference between the 22 vs the 24 or should I jump to a 26mm?

Get a Kong.  It's the easiest, quickest face-lathering brush I own.  And it holds plenty of lather.  Or get the other Stirling 26 mm.

My favorite synthetics are the Chubby 2 and Muhle XL.  They both hold enough lather for 3 passes and a touch up.

(06-16-2016, 06:04 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: My favorite synthetics are the Chubby 2 and Muhle XL.  They both hold enough lather for 3 passes and a touch up.

And we have a winner!

Hmmn... I can routinely get 3+ passes out of my 24mm fine synthetic.

(06-16-2016, 06:32 PM)hrfdez Wrote:

(06-16-2016, 06:04 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: My favorite synthetics are the Chubby 2 and Muhle XL.  They both hold enough lather for 3 passes and a touch up.

And we have a winner!

Doppio.

No problem getting al the lather needed and then some from my itty bitty Plisson. However, if going larger then go for it.

You have considered revisitting the soap/cream for new fresh lather for subsequent passes, right ?

You most likely need a larger knot. Go 24 or 26 mm next time.

(06-16-2016, 05:30 PM)tdmsu Wrote: I agree. My 22mm synthetics do not hold nearly as much lather as my HIS XL 28mm Lather Monster.

Another vote for HIS. An excellent - if somewhat under appreciated - synthetic brush. 

If anything - I would want an even bigger knot. Synth don't splay as much - so a 28mm knot feel much much smaller than say - a 28mm badger - or even a 28 mm boar. In terms of knot size perception - for the same knot size badger feels > boar > synth

(06-16-2016, 05:52 PM)surfshaver Wrote: Get a Kong.  It's the easiest, quickest face-lathering brush I own.  And it holds plenty of lather.  Or get the other Stirling 26 mm.

+1 for Kong

Stirling Kong all the way. Gave me a new love for Synthetic brushes. That being said I also have the Asylum Scanlon which is a smaller knot and have had no issues. Just load them well and your good to go.