I'm looking to purchase a badger brush. I don't know anything about these. So what badger brush do you recommend. Also what are your favorite badgers?
You might want to check out this thread... http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/new-jayaruh-23-brush-begins.47428/ Maybe you can work out something with Jim. I am using one of his brushes today. It's a great hand carved brush with a quality best badger knot. My best lathering brush. Happy hunting, Michael. Don
Personally I prefer Silver Tip, High Mountain, Finest, and Boar. YMMV. You can always check out www.whippeddog.com I also have all those same brushes that I don't care for. Good luck!
Personally I like Bob. But there's a lot to be said about Janet. Seriously though, what's your budget?
Just starting with a badger Thater makes very nice brushes. Everyone will have their opinions and I really like several brands but the Thaters have always been great brushes.
If your budget is 40 ish, get a Whipped Dog Silvertip. Pay the few bucks to have Larry set it a bit deeper in the handle.
I agree with PN. The WD will give you an excellent Silvertip to start with within your budget. I have had mine for 2+ years now. Whipped Dog: http://whippeddog.com/products/find/brushes-knots
I have a couple of Larry's brushes and I like his silvertips a lot. Plus he will work with you on special orders. I once needed one of his handles drilled with a slightly wider diameter (to salvage a nice knot for a friend) and he did it for me, for just a few extra bucks.
You haven't read any Whipped Dog threads I posted in, then. I would also recommend the Silvertip. Avoid the Whipped Dog High Mountain, (it's many things, but a high mountain badger knot ain't one of them). It's actually a grey badger knot, which is a fancy way of saying it's made from a little bit of everything. Stick with the Silvertip. It's a decent knot for the price.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/151227436083 The above link is to a Kent BLK2 badger hair brush. I have only used mine to test lather 3 times, and to shave with once. I can tell you without reservations it is the best brush I have used to date. For the last two and a half years I have been experimenting with different inexpensive brushes, both badger and boar, and I even have two synthetics. But this Kent is hands down the best. I don't think you can go wrong at this price. As always though, YMMV. Good luck in whatever you decide. Have a great day.
