New Brush Suggestions

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Raya, Apr 20, 2016.

  1. Raya

    Raya New Member

    Hi.........I am looking for a new brush. I have been using an Omega Pro Boar brush 10049 and a RazoRock Synthetic and I am looking for something that isn't as tall as the Omega and a step up in quality. Not really liking the RazoRock brush. Looking to spend $50.-60.00 and I would like to try a badger brush if possible. Any recommendations?
    Thanks.....
     
    Raya, Apr 20, 2016
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  2. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    Whipped Dog Silvertrip.
     
    gwsmallwood, Apr 20, 2016
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  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Excellent suggestion.
     
    swarden43, Apr 20, 2016
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  4. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Semogue 2015HD
    Simpson's Special 1 in Best Badger
    Vulfix 2235S
    Whipped Dog Silvertip

    I haven't used any of the above brushes, but all of the brands are high quality, and you'll be getting a silvertip or silvertip equivalent. And they can all be found in your price range.

    Do you face or bowl lather, and do you use creams or soaps? My recommendations could be narrowed down a bit more if I had that information.

    If you like the backbone of a boar brush, and just want something a little softer, one of @Jayaruh 's handles with a two band Badger knot would probably fit the bill nicely.
     
    PLANofMAN, Apr 20, 2016
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  5. Mr. Freeze93

    Mr. Freeze93 Prefers the baby blue dress

    :signs011: My suggestion as well.
     
    Mr. Freeze93, Apr 20, 2016
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  6. Raya

    Raya New Member


    I bowl lather with soap....
     
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    Raya, Apr 20, 2016
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  7. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Still suggest Whipped Dog Silvertip. Contact Larry at Whipped Dog and he'll guide you thru your selection. Great customer service.
     
    Herm2502, Apr 20, 2016
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  8. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    In that case I'll stick by my recommendations.
     
    PLANofMAN, Apr 20, 2016
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  9. Raya

    Raya New Member

    Any idea how to contact Larry There doesn't seem to be an email or phone number.
     
    Raya, Apr 20, 2016
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  10. Mr. Freeze93

    Mr. Freeze93 Prefers the baby blue dress

    LarryAndro@WhippedDog.com.
     
    Mr. Freeze93, Apr 20, 2016
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  11. Redrock

    Redrock Well-Known Member

    +1 on Larry. Great products, prices, shipping, and customer service. A pleasure to do business with him.;)
     
    Redrock, Apr 20, 2016
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  12. eaglewing59

    eaglewing59 Well-Known Member

    I picked up a vie-long horse hair brush (can't remember the model number, had a dark reddish handle) I love it. Soft and whips great lather. I only paid $16.00 for it on Amazon.

    Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
     
    eaglewing59, Apr 23, 2016
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  13. SRNewb

    SRNewb Well-Known Member

    I would recommend Brushguy.com or Johnsbrushes.com.
    Hand poured resin handles, hand turned, with Virginia Sheng 22mm silvertip knots in your price range.
    Fantastic brushes.
    Brushguy

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    Johnsbrushes (John Michaud)

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    SRNewb, May 3, 2016
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  14. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Mike

    Thanks for the suggestion, I've never heard of "Brushguy".
     
    Herm2502, May 3, 2016
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  15. eaglewing59

    eaglewing59 Well-Known Member

    I have a brush that I bought from John at johnsbushes. He's on Etsy. The brushes are top quality. I have a red, white and blue barber pole type brush with a silvertip knot. He also makes custom brushes as well which I well. Great work and I recommend him highly.
     
    eaglewing59, May 3, 2016
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  16. SRNewb

    SRNewb Well-Known Member

    Yep. I am planning a custom from John for Christmas. Not certain what it will look like yet. Want it to be special.
     
    SRNewb, May 3, 2016
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  17. SRNewb

    SRNewb Well-Known Member

    You may know him by his name, Matthew North Marting. Or not. There are a ton of brushmakers out there.
     
    SRNewb, May 3, 2016
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