To brush or not to brush

Being new to wet shaving, I chose to keep my initial investment cost low and opted for a brushless cream, Musgo Real. Now as I understand Musgo Real works well either with or without a brush.
As a new wet shaver, was this a smart decision? I find myself fighting the temptation to pick up a brush and bowl, or just a brush and lather on my face. Or would it make more sense to stay brushless and concentrate more on shaving technique then making good lather?

I know this is a YMMV subject, but I’d like your feedback on brush vs brushless shaving.

 

Well, as you said, "YMMV."
As I like "old school" (I prefer fountain pens over ball points), I have to use a brush. For me it's just more fun and "authentic".

 

Well, I think I have made up my mind to pick up a brush on Monday when I get the rest of my gear

 

Resistance is frugal!

You might gain an interesting perspective by continuing without the brush but you'd also probably be thinking that you're missing something. Brushes are part of the fun, why delay the inevitable.

 

The brush is probably my favorite part of the entire experience...Just wouldn't be the same without.

 

Brushes can be had at very reasonable cost. You do not have to seek out a high end brush initially.

 

Get a good boar brush, like a Semogue , as they are not expensive and work swimmingly

 

I honestly can't imagine shaving without a brush anymore.

 

I ended up picking up an inexpensive brush at a local pharmacy when my razor came in. I'm pretty sure it's a synthetic brush. It does the job well enough but I keep find myself looking at boar, badger or horse hair brushes as an upgrade...

Why does this have to be so addicting?!

 

+1

The same for Omega.
My first good brush was an Omega 48 pro. ( I still use it 3-4 times per week)
It'll only set you back 10-12 bucks.
Pair it with some Proraso in the green tub, or some Omega "Crema de Barba"
in the black tub and you'll never look back.
10,000 old school barbers in Italy can't be wrong.

Happy shaving!

 

I agree with the above posters that using a fine brush is a vital part of the overall experience.
It's not hard to spend a little money on a nice brush when you consider all the money you save by not using cartridge razors and canned shaving cream.

Check Penworks website every now and then. They put brushes on sale a lot. I have a nice silvertip badger of theirs I got for $35 I think.

 

I started with a brush and soap before getting a DE razor. I'll never go back to not using a brush. Or back to a multi-blade razor.

Not only do both contribute to a better shave for me, but what used to be a chore is now an enjoyable endeavor.

 

Grab a brush and lather, you won't regret it!