Synthetic Brush

[Barry Giddens]

Right. I have managed to persuade myself (very easily done) that because of holidays and various trips coming up over the next couple of months, I could do with a synthetic brush. I would like plenty of backbone, and a brush that is particularly suited to face lathering. Im a bit too thick to work out how various knots and lofts equate to my requirements, but I'm sure that you knowledgeable and technically minded gents will give me some sound advice as usual. My budget is around £30.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Barry

 

[Electrif]

Zenith synthetics, great backbone from Yourshaving:
https://www.yourshaving.com/en/10-s...r-zenith_shaving_brushes/hair-synthetic_fiber

 

[Barry Giddens]

Zenith synthetics, great backbone from Yourshaving:
https://www.yourshaving.com/en/10-s...r-zenith_shaving_brushes/hair-synthetic_fiber

Thanks Electrif. I have never come across Zenith before.

 

[Electrif]

Thanks Electrif. I have never come across Zenith before.

I have 3 of them, all have a substantial 27mm knot and great shaped handles. They're great for both face and bowl lathering.

 

[Barry Giddens]

I have 3 of them, all have a substantial 27mm knot and great shaped handles. They're great for both face and bowl lathering.

Could be just what I'm looking for

 

[Batch300]

I have found the Ubersoft synthetic is closer to badger than others. The black wolf or tuxedo or ?? are ultra soft and more splay. I also like my Mervyn Cadman older synthetic - more the badger feel.

 

[Barry Giddens]

I have found the Ubersoft synthetic is closer to badger than others. The black wolf or tuxedo or ?? are ultra soft and more splay. I also like my Mervyn Cadman older synthetic - more the badger feel.

Thanks Batch300

 

[matteob]

This: £8.99 soft but sturdy. It is my only brush. I get on brilliantly with it and it's for charrrrrrriddddy too I have been meaning to try a zenith though.

http://www.dalit.co.uk/mens-grooming/br8hne0j3ion8wrexpx0li0aa7l42v

 

[Barry Giddens]

This: £8.99 soft but sturdy. It is my only brush. I get on brilliantly with it and it's for charrrrrrriddddy too I have been meaning to try a zenith though.

What is it Matt?

 

[Rhubarb]

What is it Matt?

Its so soft you cant actually see it!

 

[matteob]

ohhh sorry see above! Made in India but a really nice little brush. It whips up a cracking lather.

 

[Barry Giddens]

ohhh sorry see above! Made in India but a really nice little brush. It whips up a cracking lather.

Thanks Matt

 

[Shave to the grave]

I have 3 of them, all have a substantial 27mm knot and great shaped handles. They're great for both face and bowl lathering.

Hi @Electrif , is there one you could recommend?
Thanks

 

[Rhubarb]

The body shop synthetic is great imho.
I use it for face lathering.

https://www.thebodyshop.com/face/mens-shaving/wooden-shaving-brush/p/p000363

 

[Electrif]

Hi @Electrif , is there one you could recommend?
Thanks

My favourite has to be the olive wood handle for aesthetics:
https://www.yourshaving.com/en/shav...-shaving-brush-olive-handle-27mm-506u-ts.html
They all have the same knot, so it's a case of what appeals at the time. The longer handle 507 is great for bowl lathering.

 

[matteob]

Will get that soon when i have some spare cash. You have to hand it to the Italians they have a sense of style. I've never been attracted to the whole brush side of the hobby mainly because i don't fancy animal hair and that little synthetic I have serves me well.