I created this thread on another forum I was a member of (under the user name of " Mendel".) As the title implies, this thread is devoted to your interest and experience with synthetic shaving brushes... I've tried them all.
We have many synthetic users here. I think you will find many who share your passion of synthetics! Welcome to the Den. We know you'll fit right in. So grab yourself a comfy chair, and give our threads a spin! Burma Shave
G&W, I think you will find that we have many resource materials devoted to the synthetic realm. http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/synthetic-brush-synopsis-generations-updated.33577/ http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/the-four-generations-of-synthetic-fibers-clarifications.37568/ http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...one-era-and-the-beginning-of-a-new-era.35089/ http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...introducing-the-frank-shaving-pur-tech.33575/ http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/ever-ready-c40-heavier-with-24-mm-tgn-3-band-synthetic.33792/ http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/from-mühle-to-mühle-modern-to-vintage.35243/ http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/new-the-muhle-35-k-252-25-mm-xl-advance-preview.28554/ There are plenty of additonal resources including links to the Sharpologist series as well. http://sharpologist.com/2013/12/synthetic-brushes-maturing-market.html Others will come along soon who share the passion of the synthetic shaving brush.
I love my plisson! I have recently found that my body shop synthetic is a bit to scritchy. I knew it was scritchy. I got it for traveling. I really enjoyed trying it out, but I recently used it again and didn't enjoy it. It's to bad that synthetics don't have a break in period =P
I own both the L'Occitane Plisson and the Grooming Company Synthetic, which has a Plisson knot with a shorter loft. I find the shorter loft to have more backbone.
Thats interesting. Om one of those that didn't miss "backbone" with the plisson. It latheres almost everything!
I have also tried the majority, if not all of them and I used to think the Plisson was 'the brush of the gods' until I tried the Edwin Jagger XL! We are, indeed, very fortunate to have such a plethora of choices in wet-shaving, nowadays!
I am now a Plisson owner (not Xmas related) it finally arrived yesterday off back order, very intrigued. First shave with it coming soon!
Tried them all ... custom builders and modifiers tend to add a twist to the entire concept "all." http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/a-tale-of-two-handles-but-only-one-knot-decision-time.40006/
I've just found a local supplier of loccitane, and I'm going to get myself a plisson, without a shadow of a doubt. It won't be straight away, as I need to get a few miles on some recent new purchases, one of which is a new brush, ( badger) but I would like a good synth, and I know these plisson seem really popular.
I love my HIS XL! It is huge compared to my Plisson, but it just feels a bit better and makes lather even easier. I feel no urge to try animal based brushes.
I just ordered a L'Occitane Plisson yesterday. With the promo code ALMOND I also got a 2.5 oz Almond Shower Oil (which my wife LOVES) and free shipping. Just $32 something after tax. Can't wait to try it out! I still want to get a couple more badger brushes. Something bigger than what I already have. Love my TGN knot!!
My favorite synthetics are in the Muhle family. I have a V1 type and a V2 type. I also have a large and small H.I.S., a small Omega and a Whippeddog. I have many badger, boar and horse waiting for their turn.