Brush recommendations

[Doti B]

I currently use an Omega synthetic brush which came with me DE starter kit.
Keen to try a badger and compare and contrast the two.
Problem is I am not looking to spend more than about £50 and am confused by the different size knots.
A bigger knot would be nice but that might mean I'd need to change my shaving bowl, preferably for a scuttle. My Omega has a small knot, not sure of the size though. Any help advice you guys can offer would be gratefully received.
Thanks

 

[wooky114]

If you want to go down the badger route, something like a 24mm finest, either a Maseto if they're available from the ebay shop (classicshop2012), or a Yaqi would be a good place to start - there's a Cadman on ebay at the moment, or this Kent could suit.

 

[Palmolive fox]

When it comes to brushes, I use the brushes I enjoy using. The bulk of my humble brush collection are boar, & Synthetic, a Omega 11047 midget (Mixed boar/badger) a chinese unbranded horsehair& a Vie-Long 4212 horsehair which all give satisfactory results...I personally think good preparation, finding a blade that is suited to your skin type and praticing your technique is the key to a good comfortable shave, rather than having a 'Expensive' shaving brush,..'You've got what you need ,not what you want' to get a comfortable irrtation-free shave if you practice your technique with the shaving kit you have, but i understand you've got the 'Shaving Bug' and want to try other shaving assortments the choice is yours...'I'm sure experienced members who use badger brushes will give you some great advice ,and push you in the right direction of what are a good starting point.Most of all enjoy your new shaving experience. Regards. B

 

[Pat-W]

Maseto 24mm 2 Band, mentioned above or the SOC (Semogue owners club ) 2 Band.

 

[Digimonkey]

@Doti B - I'd chip in with recommending the Stirling 24mm Finest fan - well within your budget - one of the best brushes I own at any price - they also do a version with the more common bulb knot - see below - hope this helps - yours - I.

Butterscotch Finest Badger Brush - 24mm Fan Knot

We at Shaving time, just cannot state how fantastic Stirling Brushes are. Made with the same finest badger fibers as found in all the other Stirling brushes, but with fan knots rather than the more common bulb knots. Backbone, splay, and super-soft gel tips all on a professional barber style...

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Finest Badger Brush - 26mm

We are extremely pleased to be able to offer this finest grade badger brush after nearly a year of testing different companies, handles, lofts and knot densities. It's the densest brush we carry, but not so dense that it won't give up the lather. It has backbone, but not so much backbone that...

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Shaving Brushes

Shaving brushes are the perfect tool for lathering shaving soap or cream for that authentic wet shave. Badget, boar, and synthetic brushes for sale.

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[Doti B]

Thanks guys. You've given me some food for thought. Will checkout those mentioned and report back once trigger has been well and truly pulled

 

[Blackmass]

The Maseto 24mm Finest is a fantastic brush. I've owned and borrowed 'the best of the best' and it's still the one I reach for more often than not.

 

[donnie_arko]

For 50 quid, I'd use that budget to get a number of different brushes and find which directions suits you. The budget is enough to get a Yaqi Synth & Badger, and a few boar brushes. Brushes are a very YMMV thing. I've not spent a huge amount on brushes but my favourite is probably the cheapest a Omega boar; and others are also enthusiastic about budget Synth and Boar brushes.