Synthetic suggestions

[longplay]

Looking to add a decent synthetic brush to my Christmas list this year.

The only synthetic I own so far is a 22mm Kent Infinity Silvertex, which I'm not impressed with.

Looking for something a bit bigger (standard size, which I'm guessing -- I'm not much of a brush man -- is 26+mm), although happy to get a monster too and more natural (or a least a little softer).

Not looking to spend a fortune, so say upper limit of £40.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Mr Bigmem]

Looking to add a decent synthetic brush to my Christmas list this year.

The only synthetic I own so far is a 22mm Kent Infinity Silvertex, which I'm not impressed with.

Looking for something a bit bigger (standard size, which I'm guessing -- I'm not much of a brush man -- is 26+mm), although happy to get a monster too and more natural (or a least a little softer).

Not looking to spend a fortune, so say upper limit of £40.

What are your thoughts?

Choose a Plissoft hands down best synth i've tried or owned. You'll get plenty that will sing about others but trust me and for the money your looking to spend you can grab 2 different ones

 

[ob21]

out of the 3 i have the mhule is the best for me

 

[Steve Bowles]

out of the 3 i have the mhule is the best for me

+1

 

[Norfolkdick]

Greetings

I have a couple of Muhles and they are really well made and do have a very nice knot but I prefer the Plissoft knots, the RazoRock brushes using these knots are IMHO superb and now there are available several different knot sizes and handle shapes so it would be easy to find something you like. I personally find the 24mm knot in these brushes an ideal size.

Regards
Dick.

 

[tuxxdk]

I have an Ubersoft and a Plissoft synthetic. Both great, only slight different.

They are all I use, pretty much. They're that good. Both are 24mm.

 

[Steve Bowles]

I've got a 25mm Muhle synthetic and it feels like I'm wiping a mop across my face. My preferred size is 21mm.

 

[Electrif]

I'll agree with the Plissoft brush but my current favourite is the Zenith 506TS which has a 27mm knot with good backbone. Although I also like the look of The 507 range which have a slightly longer handle and may treat myself soon.
TVB Shaving is where I got mine.

 

[Batch300]

I have an Ubersoft knot (Wolf Whiskers handle) and a Mervyn Cadman Chubby with his synthetic knot. Both highly recommended. Muhle synthetic has been on my wish list - many options.

 

[isaiah53]

ive got a whipped dog 24mm synthetic and its my favourite brush, dont know how much itll cost now with the rubbish pound though.

 

[longplay]

The Muhle brushes are easy enough to get in the UK, some Plissoft too. Are the others US only or available in God's own country?

 

[Geechy]

Personally I would look no further than razorock brushes. I have two they are great but the best thing about them is there price.

 

[tuxxdk]

Personally I would look no further than razorock brushes. I have two they are great but the best thing about them is there price.

This.

 

[Hourwerk]

The Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic should be on your short list.

• Knot: 27mm
• Loft: 52mm

 

[Geechy]

Also take a look at RR's Big Bruce £20 delivered.

 

[D_SM]

Choose a Plissoft hands down best synth i've tried or owned. You'll get plenty that will sing about others but trust me and for the money your looking to spend you can grab 2 different ones

+1 on that recommendation. As an exclusive user of synthetic brushes, can't beat the 24mm Plissoft brush and very reasonably priced IMHO. The muhle silvertip fibre brushes and Simpsons synthetics are also very good.