I have seen several companies sell silvertip shaving brushes from $60 - $90. How are they? Do they last? Anyone use them on hard soaps or do you use them just for creams? Are they packed sufficiently to have sufficient spine? If you use one of these lesser prices silvertip, do you have a favorite? Thanks
Check out Whipped Dog brushes. I have 3 and like them all. They're made-to-order and prices are all under $50. Larry, the owner, is extremely accommodating and will work with you to get what you want. HERM
I have a custom silvertip from Elite Razor. $75, give or take. Excellent brush. Not too stiff, packed very nice, not floppy at all. They'll last as long as you take care of it. I don't baby my brushes, but I don't abuse them, either. There is no such thing as a "soap" brush, or a "cream" brush, or a "face lathering" brush, or a "bowl lathering" brush, only "personal preference" brushes. All shaving brushes of reputable name will whip up a lather in a bowl or on youd face with soaps or creams, once you learn how to use it; each one is different.
Before shifting to synthetic brushes, I used a few Frank Shaving badger brushes that were sub $50.00. The ones I had were well built and worked very well indeed. So, yes, there are a few nice badgers out there at good prices.
Are any of these Silvertip? I cannot believe it . Just got back from their site and boy are they affordable. Need to check out some photos and reviews and they might be a good option. I also like the idea of buying a knot from the pen guys and just grab a handle. Thanks for the head's up
Take a look at these: http://stores.ebay.com/Ian-Tangs-Sh...63928015&_sid=997286275&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Another question, just cause I'm curious. Why are you focusing on silvertip badger ? Is it just that you've heard/read that it is the best/softest ? I recently restored a vintage Ever-ready brush and put a finest badger knot in it and it is very soft.
Was in an AOS and felt the difference between what I have and the various levels and fell in love with the look and feel of the silvertip. I have never lathered with one so I was only going by look and feel.
One thing I didn't know until a few weeks ago was that badger (at least the finest knots) actually feel different when they are wet. When dry my brush feels very pokey. But when the tips get saturated it becomes velvety soft. Sent from my Galaxy S6 using Tapatalk
I'll re-voice Whipped Dog as a fantastic option that is great quality for a very reasonable price. I got a silvertip knot and luna brush handle from him and i think i was under $50 for it. creates beautiful lather, tons of it and is silky smooth on the face. Prior to my whipped dog I had only used an AOS Pure Badger brush.
A lot of users also speak very very highly of the Envy White 2-band knot from Envy Shave dot com. The knot costs $54 (his silvertip by contrast is $36), which with a handle from somewhere can get you into a brush for well under $90. If I get myself another badger (I currently just have boar and synthetics), I expect I'll go this route.
I'm very interested in Semogue extra dence silvertip like the one pictured. I've got very nice results from the boar knots, ive had from them. I'm thinking a high density should be veeerrry nice, and still less than 90 bucks (60-75ish). And the handle looks super cool.
Of my three brushes, two are Silvertips. One Parker and one Omega. Pictures in your "Best Brushes" thread. I like the feel of the handle of the Omega. The Parker is currently on hiatus.
I have a number of Silvertip brushes, a couple that are overpriced and not any better than a WD or RazoRock Silvertip. Save your money.
I have some Virginia Sheng Silvertip knots that were less than $20.00. For me, they are excellent and I am confident they will last many, many years. Seriously, you do not have to pay big (somewhat subjective) bucks for a good Silvertip. I have one of Larry's Silvertip knots which is an excellent knot. Shop around. Nice brushes are available at reasonable prices. Ask here for advice before a purchase, if needed. Hope this helps.
These brushes are fine. Buying a name at a inflated prices only to have it shed or arrive blemished with a cracked handle and face a line in the sand by the current ownership is not. Later on you may develop or desire some personal variables or just plain fall in love with a Paladin, Ben Sears etc.
http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/newbie-freebie-a-couple-of-badgers.54509/page-2#post-1188248 There we go!
All my silvertip brushes are sub $40 and I believe very good brushes. I spend the money on the knot and make my own handles. Right now I am shaving with one of my favorite silvertips, the Jayaruh #30.
