Top 5 Brushes

[Spirit_of_76]

Topics like this seem to come up on every forum in the end, and even though they are universally reviled, I'm really bored at the moment so at the risk of becoming a pariah I thought I'd get the ball rolling here.
So top 5 brushes please, and if you want why.

For me:

1. Simpson's Polo 8 Best. Ergonomic handle, dense knot and works brilliantly with creams and soaps.
2. Kent BK4. I'm becoming more and more impressed with this as of late. I always liked it as a cream brush but I'm finally starting to get great results with soaps. Build quality is up there with the best. Very luxurious feel
3. Plisson HMW10. It's a Plisson, need I say more?
4. Saville Row SR3124. Perfect balance of density in the knot and softness at the tips. Best value brush out there.
5. Simpson's Tulip T2. My go to soap brush. Very good bristle quality with a nice, dense knot.

Regards,
Alex

[Queen of Blades]

Topics like this seem to come up on every forum in the end, and even though they are universally reviled, I'm really bored at the moment so at the risk of becoming a pariah I thought I'd get the ball rolling here.
So top 5 brushes please, and if you want why.



:eek: In the end????? But......but.....we just got started!!! :eek:

Ok fine, I'll be serious, atleast somewhat.

My list;

1. Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger
2. Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger
3. Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger
4. Edwin Jagger B&B Finest Silvertip
5. eShave Pure Badger (It's got a pink handle. I'm a girl. ;) )

:D

We have other brushes in the house, and I've tried them, but I find myself using these 3.....ummmm......I mean 5, yeah 5, brushes more often than not.

[Spirit_of_76]

:eek: In the end????? But......but.....we just got started!!! :eek:

Ok fine, I'll be serious, atleast somewhat.

My list;

1. Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger
2. Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger
3. Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger
4. Edwin Jagger B&B Finest Silvertip
5. eShave Pure Badger (It's got a pink handle. I'm a girl. ;) )

:D

We have other brushes in the house, and I've tried them, but I find myself using these 3.....ummmm......I mean 5, yeah 5, brushes more often than not.

Wow, you have 3 C&E brushes! You must like them a lot:rofl

[madmedic]

My choice at this particlar moment in time....and in no particular order.

1. Sabini Faux Horn and Pewter in Silvertip. Just got this one recently. It has a 25mm knot of dense hair and performs superbly with both creams and soaps. It looks fantastic

2. Kent BK4. This was my first high end luxury brush....and absolute luxury it is. I use it when I want a special shave.

3. Shavemac 23mm Pure Badger. This is perfect with soaps. Perfect loading and great for lathering on the face. Was a bit "scritchy" at first....but use has made it a very comfortable brush.

4. SMFIII (Rooney) Brush. Great with creams. Comfortable large handle

5. Rooney Small Style 1 in Super Silvertip. Dense and supersoft. Good with both soaps and creams.

[qhsdoitall]

Since I have been concentrating on everything except equipment, I have some basic tools of the trade. A few razors and a number of working stiff brushes. However, this is what I like.

Soap - Omega Boar
Cream - C&E Best Badger Brush
Luxury - TESC 2006 Ebony Finest Silvertip Badger

Outside family keeps gifting me with drugstore brushes. Really nice to clean the deep tooling on the saddles with.

I had a line on a nice Muehle-Pinsel but got burned on an auction. Happy ending though. Keep posting pictures. My Universal Wish List is growing. :)

[johnniegold]

I have 5 brushes so I will list them in order of my favorites:

1. EJ Medium Silvertip Imitation Light Horn
2. Savile Row 3226
3. EJ B&B Finest Silvertip in Faux Ebony
4. EJ Chatsworth Medium Best Badger (my first brush I ever owned: 8 years old)
5. Trumpers Pure Badger

[Mottern Man]

I only have 3 anymore.

SR3824
C&E BBB
Omega boar


RELAX Fergie I will get the Kent calm down.

[Michael]

RELAX Fergie I will get the Kent calm down.

Well, I'm waiting.....tick...tick...tick :think002

[Mottern Man]

Well, I'm waiting.....tick...tick...tick :think002

In time my friend (or when I get the cash).:D

[TraderJoe]

In order of "current" favorite:

SR 3124
Kent BK4 (gaining traction very rapidly)
SR 3226
EJ 2006 Ltd. Edition Finest
Kent BK8

[Amyn]

here are my top brushes

1. SR3226
2. SMFIII
3. EJ limited 06 Finest
4. TBD
5. TBD

Shavemac 220 on the way...:D

[TraderJoe]

2. SMFIII


That's the second time that brush made the top 5 lists here - can anybody tell me how this compares with other brushes, be it similarities/advantages/dis-advantages? How does it work with soaps?

[DMS]

I only use three brushes:
1. Soaps - Shavemac 501 Finest
2. Creams - Vulfix 2234
3. Travel - C&E (feels a little scratchy but gets the job done)

[Padron]

Heres mine so far,

1. SR 3228 Silvertip
2. Shavemac #22579 25mm Silvertip, Horn Handle
3. Rooney Size 1 Style 1 Super, Horn Handle
4. Simpson Case Best
5. C&E BBB
6. Shavemac #177 23mm Silvertip
7. EJ Limted Edt. 2006 Finest, Horn Handle


Numbered from Left........1,2,3.........

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/0c9b2695.jpg

[moviemaniac]

Only have 2 and I like 'em both, no need for more :D

1) Kent BK 4 (sheer luxury)
2) Mühle Pinsel Acrylic Best Badger 23mm (it too is a great brush, on the soft side, but that's how I like 'em)

[madmedic]

That's the second time that brush made the top 5 lists here - can anybody tell me how this compares with other brushes, be it similarities/advantages/dis-advantages? How does it work with soaps?


It is a big handled brush...I think with a 24mm Knot. Dense ..... and a great bloom. With creams...it performs superbly. Loads of lather for a small cream expenditure. I have only used it once with a soap, and it did perform well.....but not as well as my normal soap brush. Rather surprisingly....the brush appears in the Rooney section of Executive shaving. I thought it was supposed to be a "special"

http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/shaving/shavemyface/shavemyface-classic.php

[qhsdoitall]

I love the Shavemacs still need to try a SR, Rooney and Kent:cool:

Me too! I'll have what you're having.

[Smedley]

Hmm....


C&E Best Badger
B&B Horn Finest Silvertip
"Buffalo" Pure Badger (vintage)
eShave Pure Badger
C&E Travel Brush


I think one of these days I will pick up a ShaveMac, but that's all I got for now.

[TraderJoe]

It is a big handled brush...I think with a 24mm Knot. Dense ..... and a great bloom. With creams...it performs superbly. Loads of lather for a small cream expenditure. I have only used it once with a soap, and it did perform well.....but not as well as my normal soap brush. Rather surprisingly....the brush appears in the Rooney section of Executive shaving. I thought it was supposed to be a "special"

http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/shaving/shavemyface/shavemyface-classic.php


Thanks, great synopsis.....I'd be interested in more input when you've used it more with soap. However, I see at that link there its about $73USD. Would you think its worth a try? :D

Also, give these specs:



Specifications

Handle 65mm
Hair 55mm
Knot 24mm
Width of Handle 36mm.
Overall Length 4.7"

Looking at pics, I always thought the loft was much longer than 55mm.....more like 65mm. Is this accurate, IYO?

[Michael]

Surprise, surprise....

1) Kent BK4
2) Kent BK8
3) B&B Finest
4) EJ Med Silvertip
5) House-branded Rooney from The Gentleman's Shop
(5 because I haven't received it yet...who knows, maybe it'll be a 1!)

[madmedic]

[quote=TraderJoe;10646]Thanks, great synopsis.....I'd be interested in more input when you've used it more with soap. However, I see at that link there its about $73USD. Would you think its worth a try? :D/quote]

OK.... I have a few Rooneys....and to be honest it is probably the best I have...for the price as a super silvertip (super is a high grade silvertip).....its good value.

[madmedic]

Will try with a few more soaps....Kent/Mitchells can be quite difficult...and it is not fair to base an opinion on that one alone.

[PalmettoB]

1. B&B finest horn
2. Vulfix 2234
3. Taylor of Old Bond Street Mini p373
4. ?
5. ?

I have a Col. Conk boar and a Truefitt & Hill pure badger. They aren't too bad, but are not in the rotation anymore, either.

[acoldspoon]

Plisson HMW
Alexandre (Plisson) HMW
Assorted no name HMW brushes with lucite bases (Plisson)
Joris Euro White (Plisson)

You'll notice a theme here.

[rick]

Welcome HMW.
er..um. ACS !!


Late, as usual
Mine are as follows:

Rooney Super Small 3 in Horn
Simpsons Super Chubby1
B&B Finest Ebony
Omega Elegant 6212 in Silvertip (well, actually Lovie's now :o )
TBA

[johnniegold]

I have 5 brushes so I will list them in order of my favorites:

1. EJ Medium Silvertip Imitation Light Horn
2. Savile Row 3226
3. EJ B&B Finest Silvertip in Faux Ebony
4. EJ Chatsworth Medium Best Badger (my first brush I ever owned: 8 years old)
5. Trumpers Pure Badger
Since my April 3rd post, I have since given my EJ Chatsworth to a friend and added the Simpson Duke 2, C&E Super Badger and the C&E BBB to my collection. So here is my new top 5:


1. Simpson Duke 2
2. EJ Medium Silvertip Imitation Light Horn
3. Savile Row 3226
4. EJ B&B Finest Silvertip in Faux Ebony
5. C&E BBB
5. Trumpers Pure Badger
5. C&E Super Badger (I find this brush a little too floppy)

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, acoldspoon!

[Baloosh]

Can't believe I missed this thread. I've only used about 5 or so brushes, but here are mine:

1. SR 3124
2. SMF 1 brush
The above two are neck-in-neck for top spot. I seem to flip these two in my mind all the time.
3. Plisson EW #12
4. B&B Finest Ebony
5 C&E Best Badger Brush (the old standby.. I need to pick one up. Shouldn't have traded my original one)

[qhsdoitall]

Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Small Best Badger Brush
Kent BK4 Small Ivory Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush
Omega Boar Bristle and Chrome Handle Shave Brush
Rooney 22mm Style 2 Small Ivory Super Silvertip Badger Shave Brush
Shavemac 23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush

Honorable Mention
Edwin Jagger Limited Edition Finest Silvertip Badger Faux Ebony Shave Brush

[msandoval858]

No particular order of ranking, just my observations on the brushes I own:

Shavemaster V200: Great solid brush with a heavy solid wood handle, nice fan shape and very densly packed knot. I only use this brush for Method Shaving so it kind of stands on it's own. Others have had great success using this with regular soaps and creams.

Simpsons Harvard 6 Best: Big luxury type brush. Plenty of density and firmness behind it work later up on both creams and soaps. This one really excels on creams more as soap containers are usually too small to comfortably work this brush in. Will turn the most stubborn of creams in to big mounds of lather every time.

Simpsons Chubby 2 Best: Brush perfection. Nice big knot size does and soft tips. The best/super grading system with Simpsons is always questionable, I couldn't imagine this one being any better. The tips are nice and soft on the face and brush is firm enough to get a nice scrubbing action for those of us who like to lather on the face.

Simpsons Duke 2 Best: Ultimate soap brush. Tight and compact, short loft. Works perfectly inside soap containers and whips up lather very fast. Anyone who uses soaps should own one of these.

Simpsons Persian Jar 1 Super: Small brush, big lather. Very versitile. Good balance, not too stiff, not too floppy. This brush works great on soaps and creams alike. The handle is very small but surprisingly not uncomfortable to hold at all. Holds a gererous amount of lather and hits your face like a soft cushion. Expensive for such a small brush, but no regrets in obtaining this one.

Simpsons Case Pure: Small but effective. Very good for what it's designed for, portable travel brush. The pure grade hair is unlike any other pure I've ever used. Not scratchy at all. Despite the small size, it lathers very well. I usually take soap in a travel container when I'm on the road and this is the brush for the job. The pure grade is also very inexpensive, even for being a Simpsons.

[qhsdoitall]

Mike, can I safely say that you are a big fan of Simpson Brushes? :D

[rick]

I was gonna say ....
He's in a rut.
But.
Not until my package ships :D
Would somebody throw him a Rooney for gosh sake?

[msandoval858]

Yeah, I guess you could say I like me some Simpsons

I have a Duke 1 on the way...

:rolleyes:

[xChris]

I can't really narrow it down to five.

However, I'd like to mention two in my collection--

1)Shavemac 436 w/pre-Jul 05 silvertip hair (reference the doctors' opinions on this hair)

2) Saint Charles Shave shaving brush (ebony or ivory -- I have both); I like this one better than the vaunted C&E BBB :eek: :D [BTW -- no longer sold by SCS]

[DragonBoy]

Ok.. Here goes..

1. Muehle Super (Black octagon handle)
2. Muehle Super (Granite lookalike handle)
3. Muehle Pure (Black square handle)
4. Merkur Futur Silvertip
5. Muehle Mother of Pearl SilverTip

I have a Wilkinson Boar as well but Ill never use it anymore so I cant rate it as a fav..

[qhsdoitall]

So, what do you look for in a brush? What's your preference? I'm not talking about brand, I'm talking about characteristics. For example, I prefer the following:

Knot Size = 21mm-23mm
Base length is low priority but I'll say medium to long.
Base material can add a lot to the cost so, I prefer basic faux ebony or faux ivory.
I like a little skritchiness so I prefer best or super badger over silvertip for everyday use. I prefer silvertip for high end creams and luxury shaves.
It's OK if it's floppy. :D

[jfrancisco]

Rooney's Finest Style 3/Size 1
Plisson HMW (three-banded) horn handle (No. 12)
ShaveMac SMF I
Kent BK4
Simpson Tulip No. 1 (three-banded) in Super - my travel brush


I've tried to get brushes that will complement each other in function, looks and feel. The only one I want to add to my stable (right now anyway) is another Plisson HMW, but this one two-banded. My favorite is the Plisson followed very closely by the Rooney

[rick]

Greetings JF !!
Glad you made it

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, jfrancisco!

[Bronco]

Good to see you here jfrancisco!

I have sold all of my inexpensive brushes and started rebuilding.
All I have is a Rooney Style 3 Size 1 (Small) - Faux Horn - "Super".
I am siting here waiting for my BK4 to arrive and reading all I can of your advice and experiences.........for my next purchase!
Breaking news! The BK4 arrived this afternoon just in time for Father's Day.

[Padron]

Heres mine so far,

1. Shavemac 23mm Silvertip
2. Shavemac 25mm Silvertip
3. EJ Limted Edt. 2006 Finest
4. C&E BBB
5. Simpson Case

I love the Shavemacs still need to try a SR, Rooney and Kent:cool:


Add to this:

Rooney Style 1 Size 1 Super horn handle
Savile Row 3228 Silvertip

Love the Rooney :D , it's a great little scubby brush that has very soft tips.

I think I got a lemon of a SR, my 3228 has been shedding, I may have to try and send it back....:confused:

[Mottern Man]

Send it back

I have a 3824 and it has yet to loose one hair.

[Padron]

Send it back

I have a 3824 and it has yet to loose one hair.

Thanks Will,

I may have to try, I got it from another forum member, so I am not the original owner...not sure how that will all work out..:(

[Mottern Man]

Thanks Will,

I may have to try, I got it from another forum member, so I am not the original owner...not sure how that will all work out..:(

I would bet the manufacture dose not know that. ::

[Padron]

I would bet the manufacture dose not know that. ::

Yeah true,

I wonder who I could contact about it, the guy I bought it from got it from QED...he said he used it about 5 times. the first time I used it it lost 15-20 hairs...so far has lost a total of maybe 40...


None of my other brushes have ever shed like this :(

[Mottern Man]

Yeah true,

I wonder who I could contact about it, the guy I bought it from got it from QED...he said he used it about 5 times. the first time I used it it lost 15-20 hairs...so far has lost a total of maybe 40...


None of my other brushes have ever shed like this :(

Call Charles at QED and see where he gets his brushes, tell him you have a Quality control issue with SR.

[Padron]

Call Charles at QED and see where he gets his brushes, tell him you have a Quality control issue with SR.

Great advise, Thanks ::

[Padron]

Dang brush lost another 15 hairs today, I think there is a problem with the glue in the knot :confused: :( :( :(

[TraderJoe]

Dang brush lost another 15 hairs today, I think there is a problem with the glue in the knot :confused: :( :( :(

Sorry to hear that, buddy. Sounds like Simpson made that SR :confused: :rofl

I have two Savile Row brushes. They may have shed one, two, or possible three hairs each.

This is a rare thing to hear of a problem with them, I'm sure Charles will make it right ;)

Good luck!

[Padron]

Sorry to hear that, buddy. Sounds like Simpson made that SR :confused: :rofl

I have two Savile Row brushes. They may have shed one, two, or possible three hairs each.

This is a rare thing to hear of a problem with them, I'm sure Charles will make it right ;)

Good luck!

Thanks Joe and Will,

It's going back to him this week, I am sending it back to the original owner as he only used it 10 times before I purchased it, I think I've used 4-5 times.

Maybe the hair was just loosely tied in this one, accidents happen.

Thanks guys, sorry for the Hi-Jack...:(

[Padron]

Sorry to hear that, buddy. Sounds like Simpson made that SR :confused: :rolf

:rofl :rofl Luckily I never had one of the bad batches of Simpsons. :cool:

[fritz]

Top 5? I wish! I only have two badger brushes, a Vulfix "Burlington" and a Kent BK12. Guess which one is my favorite and which one is my "travel" brush!
...
Congrats! You're right!

[Padron]

Just wanted to follow up, I got my replacement SR 3228 yesterday, so far, with 3 latherings not a single hair loss :D Must have been a problem with the epoxy in the knot as this new one looks very solid ;)

[Leisureguy]

In no particular order:

Rooney Style 2 Finest (or Super, for that matter)
Plisson HMW 12 with horn handle
G.B. Kent BK4
Simpsons Harvard 3 Best
Simpsons Emperor 2 or 3 Super

[TNoahr]

why more then one? I can only use one at a time:confused:

[Mottern Man]

why more then one? I can only use one at a time:confused:

If you could drive a Mustang one day, and a Charger the next, then a GTO, would you? :D

[St. Croix]

If you could drive a Mustang one day, and a Charger the next, then a GTO, would you? :D

Yep!

St. Croix

[qhsdoitall]

If you could drive a Mustang one day, and a Charger the next, then a GTO, would you? :D

I haven't done that but I did drive the following on successive days. We had a week of car swapping in high school.

Pontiac GTO Convertable, Chevy Mailibu SS, Mercury Cougar Eliminator, Ford Mustang and finally an Olds 442. Maybe thats why I have so many things in my shave locker. :D

[Bill]

Hey you guys!

How 'bout a little courtesy to the know-nothing-about-brushes people like me?

I need pics and links to where I can buy these things. I need a new brush or two, myself. The last one I got was the B&B fancy-dancy badger mop, but I could very well have made a dadburn mistake. The friggin' thing is so big that when I make a single pass from side to side on my face, it covers my adam's apple and fills my nostrils full of soap. Yuk!

[Mottern Man]

Bill,

You would probably like a 22 knot brush with a non flop.

Check out the Savile Row 3822, Charles at QED. :D

[Bill]

Bill,

You would probably like a 22 knot brush with a non flop.

Check out the Savile Row 3822, Charles at QED. :DThanks... I will. But I don't know what a Charles at QED is... :signs002

[qhsdoitall]

Thanks... I will. But I don't know what a Charles at QED is... :signs002

Charles is the proprietor at QED

http://www.qedusa.com/

[TraderJoe]

Hey you guys!

How 'bout a little courtesy to the know-nothing-about-brushes people like me?

I need pics and links to where I can buy these things. I need a new brush or two, myself. The last one I got was the B&B fancy-dancy badger mop, but I could very well have made a dadburn mistake. The friggin' thing is so big that when I make a single pass from side to side on my face, it covers my adam's apple and fills my nostrils full of soap. Yuk!

What are you looking for in a brush, Bill? I'd recommend the Savile Row in a heartbeat, but there are other nice ones. If you like soft & luxurious but not weak, Savile Row is the way to go. And you can pick the knot-size that is right for you. But if you want real scrubbing action, there are others more suitable for the task.

[msandoval858]

Hey you guys!

How 'bout a little courtesy to the know-nothing-about-brushes people like me?

I need pics and links to where I can buy these things. I need a new brush or two, myself. The last one I got was the B&B fancy-dancy badger mop, but I could very well have made a dadburn mistake. The friggin' thing is so big that when I make a single pass from side to side on my face, it covers my adam's apple and fills my nostrils full of soap. Yuk!

If you're a soap user I highly recommend the Simpsons Duke 2 in Best Badger. It's not the cheapest brush out there but the perfect balance of soft tips, firm and dense knot, and not too big in overall size.

[qhsdoitall]

Hey you guys!

How 'bout a little courtesy to the know-nothing-about-brushes people like me?

I need pics and links to where I can buy these things. I need a new brush or two, myself. The last one I got was the B&B fancy-dancy badger mop, but I could very well have made a dadburn mistake. The friggin' thing is so big that when I make a single pass from side to side on my face, it covers my adam's apple and fills my nostrils full of soap. Yuk!

OK, so I take it you're not entirely thrilled with this brush. :D Let's start there. Big - so let's say a 22mm-23mm is more to your taste. I forget what size your brush was. One of the guys can pipe in. Your's is silvertip badger. You might want a finest or best badger or one grade down from silvertip to reduce the floppiness of the brush. A densely packed brush will also cut down on floppiness. Hmmm...A Kent BK4 comes to mind as a decent choice. You'll find a number of guys on here have one in their brush stable.

[TraderJoe]

If you're a soap user I highly recommend the Simpsons Duke 2 in Best Badger. It's not the cheapest brush out there but the perfect balance of soft tips, firm and dense knot, and not too big in overall size.

This would be the "polar opposite" of the BnB finest.

[Bill]

It's not my intention to divert the direction of this thread. I can see I messed up. :signs108

I was just hoping that when everyone lists their top 5, that they turn their choices into a hyperlink if they have the time so I know where I can get one if it strikes my fancy.

I appreciate the suggestions so far, but I still don't know where to get them. I went to the QED site, but could not find a model 3822. The only thing available is the ivory white, as well. I don't want white.

I really tried not to be a slug about my request and did a bit of work by searching google, but could only find sites that charge almost as much for import taxes as they do for the brush. Ain't happenin'. I don't mind subsidizing beauracuracies a little bit, but not by 80% of the original cost.

I like the looks of this brush from Crabtree
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/shopcrabtree_1957_17318457 (http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/edwin-jagger-acc130280.html)


I also like the blue one Rich got. Where can I get that one?


I saw this one and thought it was pretty cool...
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/images/ie_sb_g_sb_10.jpg (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/GIESBbb%7C%7C@cEdwin%20Jagger%20Best%20badger%20sh aving%20brushes@b%7C15%7Cuser%7C%7C27%7C)
$69 export tax... am I reading that right? If so...:taunt005

[Spirit_of_76]

The awfulness of Charles site is the stuff of legend. Much of what he has to offer is simply not listed. If you click on the other fabulous toiletries link near the bottom of the qed homepage you will find a small selection of the SR silvertips, however many models are not on his site. Also, if you want one in ebony instead of faux ivory then you will definitely have to e-mail Charles, as they are special order items.
The good news is that when you do contact Charles his response time can be measured in nanoseconds, no matter what the time, day or night.
Another choice for brushes would be Lee at leesrazors.com. He should be able to get you a good price on the Simpson's brush of your choice without having to worry about unreasonable import charges. I've never dealt with Lee personally, but a search on any forum will reveal a huge number of satisfied customers.
My personal recommendation would be a Plisson HMW 10 or 12. In North America they are available from Atkinsons of Vancouver, who offer a discount for members of The Other Place (aka Badger and Blade.)
Regards,
Alex

[Mottern Man]

Bill,

Try this out. http://shavemac.com/

Happy shopping! :D

[Mottern Man]

I went to the Custom made section (goofing off) and came up wit this for you.

[qhsdoitall]

This is the brush except I upgraded it. This one would do fine for you.

http://www.shavemac.com/index.php?lang=en&area=men&sel=2&cat=2&product=22357&prod_id=3

http://www.shavemac.com/images/22357.jpg

[Bandg]

My fave 5 are : Shavemac 501 finest, Simpson PJ2 super, Kent BK4, Rooney Style 2, small super, and B&B finest horn. Vintageblades has a nice selection and Jim is a pleasure to do business with. Regards, Bradley

[PalmettoB]

It's not my intention to divert the direction of this thread. I can see I messed up. :signs108

I was just hoping that when everyone lists their top 5, that they turn their choices into a hyperlink if they have the time so I know where I can get one if it strikes my fancy.

I appreciate the suggestions so far, but I still don't know where to get them. I went to the QED site, but could not find a model 3822. The only thing available is the ivory white, as well. I don't want white.

I really tried not to be a slug about my request and did a bit of work by searching google, but could only find sites that charge almost as much for import taxes as they do for the brush. Ain't happenin'. I don't mind subsidizing beauracuracies a little bit, but not by 80% of the original cost.

I like the looks of this brush from Crabtree
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/shopcrabtree_1957_17318457 (http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/edwin-jagger-acc130280.html)


I also like the blue one Rich got. Where can I get that one?


I saw this one and thought it was pretty cool...
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/images/ie_sb_g_sb_10.jpg (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/GIESBbb%7C%7C@cEdwin%20Jagger%20Best%20badger%20sh aving%20brushes@b%7C15%7Cuser%7C%7C27%7C)
$69 export tax... am I reading that right? If so...:taunt005

Bill, that EJ on TESC's site is $69 (that's less the EU's VAT, or value added tax). So you pay a little more on shipping, and yeah, the exchange rate stinks, but as opposed to $80 with the VAT, we get a break over here! And TESC is great to deal with. I've ordered from them twice.

[Bronco]

I'm down to two brushes, A Rooney super, style 3, small and a Kent BK-4.
I am so happy, I am never going to buy another brush............:rofl
(Only because I'm investing in Merkur at the moment.):D

[qhsdoitall]

I'm down to two brushes, A Rooney super, style 3, small and a Kent BK-4.
I am so happy, I am never going to buy another brush............:rofl
(Only because I'm investing in Merkur at the moment.):D

I was going to say, "there's something wrong with Steve, he needs help." :D

[Bill]

Based on one of the suggestions above for Shavemac, I put my own brush together and came up with this one...

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=252&d=1184345004

The truly amazing part is that it got here in a day and a half. From Germany... how'd they do that? I can't even get something from across town in that short span of time.

The bonus is that I really like the quality that is in this brush and it works great. As soon as my soaps eliminate the badger odor mites, it will even be better.

I have to confess... I also bought the Edwin Jagger brush... it's not here yet...:D

[qhsdoitall]

Based on one of the suggestions above for Shavemac, I put my own brush together and came up with this one...

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=252&d=1184345004

The truly amazing part is that it got here in a day and a half. From Germany... how'd they do that? I can't even get something from across town in that short span of time.

The bonus is that I really like the quality that is in this brush and it works great. As soon as my soaps eliminate the badger odor mites, it will even be better.

I have to confess... I also bought the Edwin Jagger brush... it's not here yet...:D

Nice brush! And for the Edwin Jagger brush, icing on the cake. What's the specs on that Shavemac?

[Queen of Blades]

I have to confess... I also bought the Edwin Jagger brush... it's not here yet...:D

:D :rofl

Great looking Shavemac, too! :drool

[Bill]

What's the specs on that Shavemac?

Finest Badger
23mm
Is that what you mean?

[qhsdoitall]

Finest Badger
23mm
Is that what you mean?

That's it!

[hyperwarp]

I for each Leg ????