Thinking about picking up a SYNTHETIC Brush

I have a few synthetics, listed below. My favorite in terms of feel, backbone, and lather building is probably my 24mm Whipped Dog. It has a slightly different fiber than the Plisson and TGC knots, which I believe are the same fibers. I've heard the Razorock and the Stirling both use the same fibers. I have the Stirling 26mm on my Christmas list.

• Omega S Brush
• Asylum Brush Works Scanlon
• The Grooming Company Synthetic
• Plisson (I just got this one, so I've only used it once)
• 24mm Whipped Dog, standard loft
• 30mm Whipped Dog, 55mm loft
• 30mm Whipped Dog, standard 60mm loft

 

I only have the one synthetic and it is the Plisson - It is my primary brush

 

Where did you get it from?

 

I have and use a few.....
• Omega synthetic
• Stirling
• TGN synthetic -- probably my favorite of the syn lot.

 

Negative on picking up that Parker synthetic. For the money, you're better off getting one of the other synthetics already mentioned like the Razorock Plissoft or Stirling Kong. Those two have a similar face feel and softness found in the popular Plisson knot. I personally have been enjoying the Ubersoft 2 (26mm) knot that I placed into a vintage handle. I find it more dense and the shape is more of a fan versus a bulb which helps the knot to splay easier when lathering. In my opinion, synthetics give you a super soft face feel and should be part of your collection.

 

I got it here http://usa.loccitane.com/shaving,82,1,29434,0.htm but it looks like they currently only sell it as part of a kit.

 

Man, I really need to get a lathe. That olive wood is gnarly!

 

We did a group buy last spring on that handle. It is a very nice handle. I put a silvertip in mine. You can still get them online I believe.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121156076209?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

 

Where did you get a 25mm knot? @JR Reyes says they come mostly in even number sizes.

 

The hole is 25mm. You would put a 24mm knot in it. That is what I did. I got a 24mm silvertip from Whipped Dog.

 

Yeah, I caught that after I posted. Sorry.

 

Plissoft it is. I read all of the recommendations and was sold. I think if I like this brush I will definitely add the KONG and the Plisson. The Plisson is hard to come by, I couldn't find any online or in-stores locally.

I think the Plissoft will round out my baby brush collection (Semogue 620 (NEW/Unused), Baxter of California Silver-Tip Badger, and RazoRock Plissoft)

 

Smart choice...you won't need the plisson after the plissoft.

 

Pffft!

Need...

 

I have the Plission and the Kong and Plissoft, why all three are great brushes the RR Plissoft is heads above IMHO. Semogue 620 is a fine brush. You're on your way!!

 

If you find that the plisoft is too soft the WD has slightly more background.

 

I went to the WD website, and they have some really nice brushes. I like how you can buy a knot of your choice or a handle. I do have one question, if you buy the brush (knot and handle) does it come assembled. I would think it would, bu had to ask.

 

Yes. Larry takes every order via email and discussion with you once you place the order. You can actually email him ahead of time if you have questions.

 

Larry has some of the best customer service I've seen. You can get it assembled or apart. I have a burgundy synthetic 20mm set to standard height. It's my favorite brush.

 

YES!!!(and I am a badger guy to)...its not as soft IMO as my HMB but everything I like about the badger this thing does....I only bowl lather.