To get out that buried lather, try what I call the chin roll. Hold the brush parallel to the floor, press the base of the knot against your chin and roll the brush.
Been splaying a bunch... And it was great, but it took a toll on my Simpson Bekerley. Now the middle of the knot is going kinda bald. Oh well, I guess time to buy a new one!
I think it does depend on the brush. Something that costs in the 3 digit range would probably have to be cared for more than something in the ten dollar range. Newer synthetics can take punishment, are cheap, and lather very well.
I believe there is a price point where you're paying more for the handle (and or the name) than you are for the knot. Those brushes are beyond my pay grade. If given a 3 diget brush, then I could maybe see your point, depending on the handle.
I agree. I love my 15$ Stirling. And you only go so high on quality. Then it's handle and brand that keeps jacking up the prices Sent from my ASUS ZenFone 2E using Tapatalk
Best answer, IMO. I have face lathered for 35 years now, and I don't care about how I use the brush, as long as the lather is good. And in the long term (10 years or so), brushes are cheap, so no need to baby them.
It's an Omega hi-brush, 64751. It cost me about £20. Mine is synthetic and they also do this colour, although I think the picture is of a hair brush, so perhaps they do different types of knot with the handle.
Well, this is quite difficult to answer, as I only have one other brush to compare it with. Firstly, the loft on it is tall, so it is excellent for bowl lathering. Having said that, I usually only face lather these days and I do enjoy lathering with this brush. It brings up a lather very easily indeed. I use it every other day. The acrylic bristles feel incredibly soft on your skin. It has got some backbone, and this doesn't change when the bristles are wet. My boar hair brush absorbs the water and feels entirely different and softer when wet. The Omega is certainly not a floppy brush but it is a soft brush, possibly it's height adds to this feeling, if that makes sense. All I can say is that I really enjoy using it. Perhaps some of the others might be able to comment.
I splay, slightly. It helps to add air into the soap, to make lather. I then paint the lather on. Life is too short to spend all day swirling the brush, on my face, just to make lather. Plus, brushes are cheap. I've used a Semogue 1305 for almost two years like this, and no signs of any damage to it. So, splay away.
