Looking for thoughts on what is the best inexpensive brush for travel, or even every day use. Something in the price range of less than $20.
Welcome to TSD! Most folks will have their own opinions on this, and it is discussed elsewhere on the board, but for my money I would look at these, and because it is my money, I own each of them: VDH Boar - $4.00 Omega Pro Boar - $13.00 Sabi Badger - $18.00 No Name Horse Hair Made In Turkey - $4.00 There is also the Tweezerman Badger, but I know nothing about it - $15.00
The brush I travel with is the Body Shop synthetic. It works well, dries out with a flick of the wrist, and it cost $14.99. goshawk
+1 my Omega 10029 is a solid work-horse, I love it! If you get a chance, check it out. Got mine awhile ago from ebay seller ntguys for under $15 I believe.
If 1oldGI gives it a thumbs up......without question.....believe him. Hey GI...how you doing with the Palmolive and lifetime supply of Arko? Man..I love that Arko you sent me, I use it nearly everyday.
At under $20, I'd recommend going with a boar brush. Omega or Vulfix are the ones I like. I'd avoid anything cheaper than the low end Omega brushes.
I know people here will probably disagree with me but just buy yourself a Tweezerman Badger Brush ($16.00 tops) and have at it. I have one and while it's far from my best it still absorbs enough water to give you a good shaveable lather. Money well spent for a cheap brush if you ask me.
Me too. I started with a Tweezerman by default. I wanted to get something quick and cheap to see how it went and I read good reviews of them. Now I'm going hog wild with brushes,,but that little brush got me started. Whipped up many a bowl of lather with it. Face lather, creams , it did the trick. Still does!
How do you define a travel brush? Small in size so it doesn't take up too much space? Or small in price so it doesn't bother you if your luggage gets lost? Or one that comes in its own case? Personally I don't let either of the above bother me when I travel. The brush is just a tool. Sure, you hate to loose it, but it's not a blood relative. As for size, my goodness, does 20mm in total height really make that much of a difference in how much space is taken up? If it's about the case, use an empty pill bottle and save some cash, since you were asking about a "cheap" brush anyway. By the way, in answer to your question - Omega.
I second the Tweezerman suggestion. It's small, inexpensive, and does a fairly nice job all around in my book.
+1 They are right...1OldGI is one of those cats you can take to the bank...) I have the same brush (omega 10029), and love it aswell...small brush, huge lather...) Glad to know there are those with more brush experiance who like them aswell...
lots of great suggestions already. I've nothing to add, so I'll just +1 on: tweezerman badger omega boar semogue boar I can personally vouch for the tweezerman and omegas, and trust the word of some folks I know have Semogues. That doesn't mean overlook other brushes, but you'll be more than satisfied with one of these if you choose one. As already mentioned, the brush is merely a tool, a lather builder and applicator; they'll all do the job in it's most basic sense.
I would recommend an Art of Shaving Pure Badger Brush or a Tweezerman Badger Brush which is about $17 or so... the AOS is a little more but it's worth the upgrade. I have them both but have moved up to more expensive options...
Get your foot in the door. Once in,,it's a lock you're gonna spend more! Ha.. Here I thought I was going to save money shaving this way. A hundred blades for 20 bucks or so compared to cartriges,,buy ONE brush and a cheap puck and I'm good to go. Well that thought went to H*ll in a handbasket real quick! You can't fight the Siren Song of Shaving Stuff. It'll draw you onto the rocks in no time flat. Enjoy it. It's a great way to crash and burn. Besides you'll look good and smell great doing it as you go down in flames.
