Best badger brush for the money.

The best value I have in my accumulation of shaving brushes is my Simpson The Colonel X2L with a best badger knot. Of equal value is my shavemac with a 22mm finest knot. I use badger brushes primarily, but do intersperse them with boar brushes. The only time I use a synthetic is when I travel, because synthetic knots dry very quickly. I have yet to find a synthetic that can match the face-feel of a quality badger or boar; they whip up a good lather in no time flat, but their face-feel just doesn't cut for me; they feel springy and well...synthetic.
 
The best value I have in my accumulation of shaving brushes is my Simpson The Colonel X2L with a best badger knot. Of equal value is my shavemac with a 22mm finest knot. I use badger brushes primarily, but do intersperse them with boar brushes. The only time I use a synthetic is when I travel, because synthetic knots dry very quickly. I have yet to find a synthetic that can match the face-feel of a quality badger or boar; they whip up a good lather in no time flat, but their face-feel just doesn't cut for me; they feel springy and well...synthetic.
Cheap Synthetics don't cut it. You need to spend a fair bit to get a Synthetic which can match a BB. Recommendations would be Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic, Edwin Jagger or Muhle Silver Tip fibre.

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Cheap Synthetics don't cut it. You need to spend a fair bit to get a Synthetic which can match a BB. Recommendations would be Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic, Edwin Jagger or Muhle Silver Tip fibre.

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Not any more. Brushes loaded with almost universally acclaimed Tuxedo and Cashmere knots can be picked up for around a tenner. Similarly there are synths for all tastes, be it scratchy or soft, floppy or rigid backbone.
 
Cheap Synthetics don't cut it. You need to spend a fair bit to get a Synthetic which can match a BB. Recommendations would be Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic, Edwin Jagger or Muhle Silver Tip fibre.

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I've tried the synthetics you mention and none does it for me. The only cheap synthetic I've tried is the Kent Silvertex; I found it works well to dust my computer keyboard and the instrument panel in my cars.
 
Not any more. Brushes loaded with almost universally acclaimed Tuxedo and Cashmere knots can be picked up for around a tenner. Similarly there are synths for all tastes, be it scratchy or soft, floppy or rigid backbone.
In that case can you send me the links to these please?

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In that case can you send me the links to these please?

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This particular brush has received good reviews: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...580.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.1ed344318SCfaA - Tuxedo - small glue bump

I can personally vouch for this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...477.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.1ed34431vmgGoO - In reality the same as standard Plissoft

I can personally vouch for this one too: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...394.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.1ed34431UduRmn - Tuxedo - larger glue bump

There is a coupon (available on each item page) which can reduce the price the price on most YaQi brushes by £2 or so
 
This particular brush has received good reviews: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...580.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.1ed344318SCfaA - Tuxedo - small glue bump

I can personally vouch for this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...477.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.1ed34431vmgGoO - In reality the same as standard Plissoft

I can personally vouch for this one too: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...394.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.1ed34431UduRmn - Tuxedo - larger glue bump

There is a coupon (available on each item page) which can reduce the price the price on most YaQi brushes by £2 or so
Many thanks for these details as I will check them out. Have you any recommendations for Badger Silver Tip brushes? I've never tried Silver Tip but want to. Many thanks [emoji106]

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Many thanks for these details as I will check them out. Have you any recommendations for Badger Silver Tip brushes? I've never tried Silver Tip but want to. Many thanks [emoji106]

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Sorry, I'm a synthetic only user now, but I'm sure plenty of others can assist
 
I've just had the third shave with Maseto brush and what a brush that is! "Smooth sbd it holds so much lather it's amazing.

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