I need your help finding my ideal badger!

I recommend Frank Shaving Manchurian Finest badger shaving brush for you, and we can give a discount price right now, hope you interested. Thanks!

https://www.frankshaving.com/products/ma...ize-26mm-2

There are many great suppliers of Brushes in Europe. I would save up some money for a couple of months and then something very nice, like a Shavemac or a Simpson brush (their Super and their two-bands are very nice, Best can be hit and miss).

Hello, everyone! I've been using synthetic brushes since I started wet shaving around 5 years ago, but after viewing some of the SOTD photos, I'm inclined to try a badger brush.

For context, I use a 26mm knot 2BED Synthetic from Apshaveco or a G4 to face lather. I had tried a cheap brush from Amazon that was difficult to use even after soaking and far too "prickly" on the skin.

For my first badger, I have a budget of roughly $70 but possibly more for the right brush. I buy most of my razors and soaps secondhand from auction sites, so I'm not picky. Some of the resin handles are quite appealing to me.

So, what have everyone's recommendations? I'm thinking about getting a knot and handle from Apshaveco because I've ordered from them before and the customer service was excellent, especially given I need shipping to England, which can add a lot to the cost.

What are your thoughts on this brush? (Mixed badger and boar knot)

I had a look on aliexpress at dscosmetics, so many knots to choose from e.g 2 Band, Silvertip, Manchurian... looks like I will have to do some more research.

What brush have you decided to go with?

My heartfelt advice to you given in the spirit of goodwill is:

Could I but find or make a synthetic brush work, would never consider anything but.

Read with envy the tales of synth users being exceedingly happy for them. Synth brushes are far more convenient, consistent, less demanding and (generally) far less expensive. But foremost, they do not involve culling animals for product.

While actually enjoying the pre and post shave rituals entailing DE shaving (unlike the discipline and work of straights), every shave is filled with regret of relying upon the pain inflicted to animals for my convenience - and yes that includes the animal based soaps tend to prefer. Great strides have been made regarding soaps to point can attain a fine shave with vegetable bases but just haven't found that synth knot to date.

Realize going to be flamed; in no why am telling others how to live their lives but this post reflects my perspective

Hello, everyone! I've been using synthetic brushes since I started wet shaving around 5 years ago, but after viewing some of the SOTD photos, I'm inclined to try a badger brush.

For context, I use a 26mm knot 2BED Synthetic from Apshaveco or a G4 to face lather. I had tried a cheap brush from Amazon that was difficult to use even after soaking and far too "prickly" on the skin.

For my first badger, I have a budget of roughly $70 but possibly more for the right brush. I buy most of my razors and soaps secondhand from auction sites, so I'm not picky. Some of the resin handles are quite appealing to me.

So, what have everyone's recommendations? I'm thinking about getting a knot and handle from Apshaveco because I've ordered from them before and the customer service was excellent, especially given I need shipping to England, which can add a lot to the cost.

What are your thoughts on this brush? (Mixed badger and boar knot)

I had a look on aliexpress at dscosmetics, so many knots to choose from e.g 2 Band, Silvertip, Manchurian... looks like I will have to do some more research.

What brush have you decided to go with?

My heartfelt advice to you given in the spirit of goodwill is:

Could I but find or make a synthetic brush work, would never consider anything but.

Read with envy the tales of synth users being exceedingly happy for them. Synth brushes are far more convenient, consistent, less demanding and (generally) far less expensive. But foremost, they do not involve culling animals for product.

While actually enjoying the pre and post shave rituals entailing DE shaving (unlike the discipline and work of straights), every shave is filled with regret of relying upon the pain inflicted to animals for my convenience - and yes that includes the animal based soaps tend to prefer. Great strides have been made regarding soaps to point can attain a fine shave with vegetable bases but just haven't found that synth knot to date.

Realize going to be flamed; in no why am telling others how to live their lives but this post reflects my perspective

I decided in the end to stay with Synthetics.
My APShaveCo 2BED Synthetic works very well for me so no need to switch, will probably try an Omega Evo Synthetic at some point but the desire to own a badger brush has gone.

Shaving brushes tend to be a matter of personal budget, face feel, and lathering method.

Those who face lather tend to prefer fan-shaped or flat--canopy brushes. I bowl lather, so I prefer bulb-shaped brushes.

The more sensitive you skin, the softer the face feel you are likely to prefer. I have very sensitive skin and prefer silvertip brushes or at least two-band finest. Unfortunately, these tend to be more expensive than pure badger and best badger brushes.

For me the sweet spot in knot diameter is 24-26mm. I do not like smaller brushes, but some who face lather go as low as 18-20 mm. I have one 28mm Maggard SHD gel tip brush. That brush almost covers my entire cheek once it booms to full size. That is a little too large. I wish I had gotten 26mm instead. In some types of knots, 28mm would not be too large. The larger the knot size, the more hair is required, so the more expensive the brush.

Shavemac in Germany is a great brush maker. Bernd Blos now operates the company founded by his father. Bernd also makes brushes sold under some other premium brands. I own a Savile Row 24mm silvertip brush that is my personal favorite.

On the Shavemac website, there is a product advisor and configurator that describes various options and allows you to custom design your own brush. However, even if you do not purchase your brush from Shavemac, the descriptions will help you determine your perfect brush. Choose wisely!