Crabtree & Evelyn BBB...still no joy

[PalmettoB]

We were in Atlanta this weekend for the grand opening of the new World of Coca-Cola, and went over to Perimeter Mall. While we were in Crabtree & Evelyn, I asked about their brush stock. They still didn't have any.

I told the saleslady that the website had been out for a while, too. She said that the brushes, like the Best Badger Brush and the travel brush in the tube, had been great sellers around the holidays. Guess the word is getting out about these great little brushes!

[TraderJoe]

Guess the word is getting out about these great little brushes!

That's the good news!

[qhsdoitall]

I know it's the mostly used brush I have and that new Crabtree brass/ebony one I just got is sweet. I got it for $18 on Ebay :D

[PalmettoB]

Hehehe...I was "watching" that one, but missed putting in a bid. That's a nice brush. I saw a display one when I was at the Crabtree & Evelyn at the Perimeter Mall.

[qhsdoitall]

Hehehe...I was "watching" that one, but missed putting in a bid. That's a nice brush. I saw a display one when I was at the Crabtree & Evelyn at the Perimeter Mall.

My gain! I'll just watch the next one. I promise. :D Actually, that is it for me for brushes. There is a Kent BK12 on there right now that no one is bidding on at $149 but I think that is overkill. It's a relist. It's time to take a breather for large scale shaving purchases.

[PalmettoB]

A quick perusing of the C&E website while I was working on the shopping index shows that they now have EJ brushes in stock again, but they look different.

The basic $35 brush is different now, with a wood handle (as opposed to the lathe-turned imitation ivory resin) and the badger isn't as nice a grade ("pure" instead of "best," so it appears)...maybe just a lousy picture, so I'll reserve judgement until someone here gets their hands on one.

They have an wood-handled one in "pure badger" for $35, and an ebony-looking one. The "best badger" one is now in a black handle with nickel collar for $65.

If you have one of the old $35 best badger brushes, you might just have a collectors' item, now. :(

[Edcculus]

Glad I got mine when I did.

You can still buy the BBB straight from Edwin Jagger though.

[PalmettoB]

Check 'em out at the English Shaving Company: http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdSrch.cgi/@cEdwin%20Jagger%20Best%20badger%20shaving%20brush es@b (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdSrch.cgi/@cEdwin%20Jagger%20Best%20badger%20shaving%20brush es@b)

[Mottern Man]

I got the brush off Baron, just under the wire!

From some, the word on the street is the C&E BBB is not the same as EJ BBB, yes the are both the same as in EJ BBB but many think the C&E version is better.

[Queen of Blades]

I got the brush off Baron, just under the wire!

From some, the word on the street is the C&E BBB is not the same as EJ BBB, yes the are both the same as in EJ BBB but many think the C&E version is better.

Many?? Many?? I'm just one person! :p

I don't recall anyone else backing me up on the difference, but ah well, that's what happens when you get old. :ashamed001

[Mottern Man]

Many?? Many?? I'm just one person! :p

I don't recall anyone else backing me up on the difference, but ah well, that's what happens when you get old. :ashamed001

Your opinion counts as 10,000:D

[msandoval858]

It appears that C&E dropped the BBB for a cheaper Pure grade instead. Of course the $35 price tag didn't change.

Sucks :angry019

[qhsdoitall]

I know I won't be getting rid of mine any time soon. Maybe I need to put that puppy in the back so I don't use it so often. :D Let's see, which one should I move up front?

Kent BK4 Small Ivory Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush
Ronney 22mm Style 2 Small Ivory Super Silvertip Badger Shave Brush
Shavemac 23mm Handmade Nickel Ivory Pure Badger Shave Brush

[TraderJoe]

-------> The old C&E "Best" badger is great, but until somebody gets the new one in their hands and uses it....I don't see the need for aggressive bashing :confused:

The C&E "Best" badger brush I have (the old one), seemed very similar in quality to a Savile Row "Pure" Badger.

[qhsdoitall]

OK, so who's going to get me one to try out? I haven't bashed it or praised it yet but, I'm willing to give it a go. :D

[Mottern Man]

-------> The old C&E "Best" badger is great, but until somebody gets the new one in their hands and uses it....I don't see the need for aggressive bashing :confused:

The C&E "Best" badger brush I have (the old one), seemed very similar in quality to a Savile Row "Pure" Badger.


OK then

Buy it and do a review, the handle looks cool, but the hair dose not look as good.

[PalmettoB]

Doc, I think Mike is right, that they're using a cheaper grade of badger hair, but it also could just be a lousy pic. I would go to the store and check it out, but the nearest storefront for me in in Atlanta or Charleston. Hmm....maybe time for a raodtrip?

[msandoval858]

Doc, I think Mike is right, that they're using a cheaper grade of badger hair, but it also could just be a lousy pic. I would go to the store and check it out, but the nearest storefront for me in in Atlanta or Charleston. Hmm....maybe time for a raodtrip?

I don't doubt that it may well be a decent brush. A company like C&E puts quality products on their shelves, at least we hope.

Blair, come back to Austin and we'll do some research on the situation :D

[PalmettoB]

I'd love to take you up on that! Hopefully this fall.

[Queen of Blades]

Your opinion counts as 10,000:D

Flattery will get you everywhere..........well......maybe not. :rolleyes:

[johnniegold]

I see the C&E website is carrying the the Best Badger for $35. I ordered one from a store in NC. I think I want to add this one to my collection before it disappears.

[TraderJoe]

I see the C&E website is carrying the the Best Badger for $35. I ordered one from a store in NC. I think I want to add this one to my collection before it disappears.

Good catch buddy! Looks like they have the old standby back on there after all :happy088

[PalmettoB]

Ah, there is still a place where you really have some influence as an individual: the marketplace. I wonder how many emails they got from here, TOP, SRP, SMF, etc. about this brush?

Nice to see they listen.

[qhsdoitall]

Congrats on finding them back on the page. I'm tempted to pull the trigger on one but, you know what? I don't need it. :D

[TraderJoe]

I don't need it. :D

:confused: When has THAT ever stopped you? :happy097

[qhsdoitall]

:confused: When has THAT ever stopped you? :happy097

Because I already have one? :p Let some other AD wannabe have a chance. :D

[TraderJoe]

Because I already have one? :p

What happens if it wears out? ;)

[qhsdoitall]

Crabtree & Evelyn Brushes
Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Edwin Jagger Made Small Best Badger Brush
XSmall Badger Brush


Plus:

:D

http://lh3.google.com/image/qhsdoitall/RlYJVUpnjQI/AAAAAAAAAFc/HZ7wygluCGg/s400/image37.jpg

[TraderJoe]

Crabtree & Evelyn Brushes
Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Edwin Jagger Made Small Best Badger Brush
XSmall Badger Brush

:D


:shocked002

ok, ok.......

:eek: You win :scared011

Nice pic!

[qhsdoitall]

Naw, I didn't win. Whoever gets one of them is going to win. Too bad we, couldn't buy a case of them to sell on here to newbies.

[Mottern Man]

:shocked002

ok, ok.......

:eek: You win :scared011

Nice pic!

But he only has ONE! CEBBB

It is a RARE item, might as well pick up another.

[qhsdoitall]

But he only has ONE! CEBBB

It is a RARE item, might as well pick up another.

Caught that huh? :signs107

Don't matter, I only got one of a lot of things, I can only use one at a time. Besides, how else am I going to save up for a "Big Green Egg", a wide screen TV and PS3 and oh and the list just goes on and on.

[Mottern Man]

Caught that huh? :signs107

Don't matter, I only got one of a lot of things, I can only use one at a time. Besides, how else am I going to save up for a "Big Green Egg", a wide screen TV and PS3 and oh and the list just goes on and on.

You're not, get the brush :rofl

[qhsdoitall]

You're not, get the brush :rofl

And to think I would have invited you over for a round of BBQ, Big Screen TV and Video Games. :p

[Mottern Man]

And to think I would have invited you over for a round of BBQ, Big Screen TV and Video Games. :p

I am 2,000+ miles away, get me a plane ticket and I will get off you about the brush ::

[qhsdoitall]

I am 2,000+ miles away, get me a plane ticket and I will get off you about the brush ::

Hmmm..Plane ticket versus a $35 Brush. You lose!!! :rofl

[jramire2]

C&E sent emails out to those that inquired about why their C&E best brush used to be $35 and is now $65. In the email C&E stated that they made a "mistake" and that the $65 brush was mispriced on their website and that the price has been adjusted back to $35.

Riiiiight. Why would they have 3 brushes, 2 pure and one best, all for the same price of $35? I understand why the pure w/the wood handle would be the same as the best, but the other one in pure looks pretty cheap. Other than wanting a scritchier brush, why would someone pay $35 for a pure when they could get the next grade up for the same price?

~Joshua

[qhsdoitall]

I smell a backpedaling rat. :D

[Wecktwonicwhizzer]

C&E sent emails out to those that inquired about why their C&E best brush used to be $35 and is now $65. In the email C&E stated that they made a "mistake" and that the $65 brush was mispriced on their website and that the price has been adjusted back to $35.

Riiiiight. Why would they have 3 brushes, 2 pure and one best, all for the same price of $35? I understand why the pure w/the wood handle would be the same as the best, but the other one in pure looks pretty cheap. Other than wanting a scritchier brush, why would someone pay $35 for a pure when they could get the next grade up for the same price?

~Joshua

Far be it for me to stiffle such theories, but they have had a $35 Pure badger for some time.. It is the travel brush in the container..