High end badger brush help....

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by theFAT98, Jun 21, 2017.

  1. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    I need your help guys. I have about 15 brushes and i really dont need anymore. The only thing i do want to add is a higher end badger brush. Im not planning on buying right away. I just want some ideas on what to get.

    Im looking to spend 200 or maybe a little more.

    Rooney
    Simpson
    Thater
    Saville row

    Open to other brands. Thanks for your help.

    Pics would help also.
     
  2. Nate.H01

    Nate.H01 Member

    Did someone mention a rabbit hole

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  3. SpeedyPC

    SpeedyPC Well-Known Member

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  4. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    I just ordered my wife a Simpson Captain in a Manchurian. She is not into wet shaving at all. A couple of week ends ago we celebrated our 40th anniversary and it dawned on me it's"life without parole" from here on in. I've always wanted to try a Simpson Manchurian and my wife has a pretty good sense of humor (not quite as good as mine) so next week I'll keep my eyes open and see if she get something from across the Atlantic.

    I like Shavemac knots and have had all the hair types and knot styles. It gives you alot options to create what you're looking for.
     
  5. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    Rabbit hole? What rabbit hole? I don't remember any rabbit hole!
     
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  6. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    What are the characteristics you are looking for?
     
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  7. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    A good all around brush. Good for face lathering and bowl. Not really floppy. Not scritchy. Dense knot.
     
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  8. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    The densest knot I have is a Simpson Chubby 2 in super. Amazingly dense and very soft.
     
  9. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Thats what ive been looking at.

    How does it compare to other high end badgers?
     
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  10. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    In my experience Thäter, Simpson, Rooney all make excellent brushes. It's all about what knot type and handle style you like. I have not tried Saville Row. As mentioned Shavemac is excellent too.
     
  11. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I've always wanted a Saville Row..
     
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  12. Mr. Freeze93

    Mr. Freeze93 Prefers the baby blue dress

    +1 for the Chubby 2. Regret selling mine.
     
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  13. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Im really torn between thater, chubby 2 simpson, and a savile row.

    Thanks for the replies.
     
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  14. mpontiff

    mpontiff New Member

    I'll toss another in the mix - Declaration Brushworks (same guy does L&L Grooming). Hand tied fan badger knots out of Georgia. You can send in an empty handle, a brush with a knot to be replaced or buy one of his handles/knots.

    People with way more brushes than I say the knots are among the best there is. I do love my 27mm and I have a handle there now to be knotted.

    He's been out of stock for a while while sampling hair and has chosen a new batch which he calls B3 (batch 3) and will be tying more knots after he finishes a group buy for another forum.

    https://www.declarationbrushworks.com
     
  15. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Ok so i pulled the trigger. Simpson chubby 2[​IMG]

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  16. GatorJoe

    GatorJoe Well-Known Member

    Very nice. Enjoy!
     
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  17. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member


    Thank you. Just took it for a spin on a head shave. Very dense and soft.
     
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  18. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Enjoy
     
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  19. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the help.
     
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  20. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Congrats, nice brush. BTW, the Simpsons Captain in Manchurian arrived yesterday. I'll have my first shave with it tomorrow morning.
     

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