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Before I start my question or actually discussion, I want to write some personal stuff 
It's has been more than 4 years, since I last posted here and the last blog post I wrote on my own website Goedkoop-Natscheren.nl has been almost three years ago Basically my interests have shifted and shaving is something, I nowadays do once a week
Yes I used to be a shaving addiction: I still have the whole pile of cheap stuff, that I bought more than 5 years ago. And I haven't bought any new stuff since, even not while visiting the United Kingdom with my car ( I love the UK and have done, lots of travel there over the past few years ) and even dedicated a Instagram account solely for the Great Britain The name is GBRoadtrips
So back on topic: I like to shop on AliExpress, even though the wife dislikes it ( yes I married last year in July ) and was curious if I could find any better shaving brush. Anyone who been active about 5 to 6 years ago, might still remember that I was a huge fan of Chinese shaving hardware
The Chinese Gillette Tech is still in use from time to time and the Virginiasheng Finest Badger, is basically my travel brush. But obviously products from China have greatly improved: who would have thought 5 years ago, that you can get a adjustable razor for less than € 10? So I bought one as well, but sadly it turned out to have alignment issues: as actually reported by many users, but most seemed to be fine with it.
Ah well: so I haven't bought a new shaving brush for very long time, and been using mainly my Omega 66 Boar Shaving brush. And to be honest: nothing beats it in value for money. I found an Isana Boar Shaving Brush in my stock pile, and as my wife would say: it's lap sap! It's shedding tons of hairs and it's twisted inside the knot.
I guess that's why it was so dirt cheap and I only bought it, for the sake of buying.... it was sitting there unused for many years. So sorry for the long story: but I get down to my question or perhaps discussion, if it turns out to be one?
Does anyone have experience with Yaqi Synthetic Shaving Brushes? I put a few ones in my shopping cart, and some ship from Spain. I found one with a very long handle, which I like and I don't mind the rainbow colours either.
It has an 26mm synthetic knot, which looks like horse hair. The handle is 77mm long, about the same as the Omega 98 Professional Shaving Brush. Which was my favourite until I dropped it and it kinda broke
The loft is 55mm long and it's priced at € 13,86 including free shipment from Spain. This seems to be one of the cheapest options available, but the choice is immense
Another one which got my interest is this Red Marble Tuxedo Shaving Brush, it has an slighter shorter handle. But the loft is 60mm instead of 55mm, and the price is € 11,06 excluding shipping cost.
Next is this Timber Wolf Colored Shaving brush, which seems to have the same handle as the red brush. But only in blue colour. Again a 26mm synthetic knot and a loft of 55mm, just like the rainbow coloured handle brush. Also the price is € 13,86 including shipment from Spain.
Last but also least interesting to my opinion, us this Sagrada Familia Brush. It has an 24mm knot and a loft of 53mm. The handle is 48mm and what I have read online, some users found the handle to small. This one also ships from Spain and costs € 13,06 including shipment.
So has anyone experience with these brushes? Are these knots basically all the same synthetic material, and only colored in different colours? Because I read all the B&B fan topics, but I couldn't really make out what's the main differences.
That's why I haven't ordered yet, because the selection is quite big from this brand.
It's has been more than 4 years, since I last posted here and the last blog post I wrote on my own website Goedkoop-Natscheren.nl has been almost three years ago
Basically my interests have shifted and shaving is something, I nowadays do once a week Yes I used to be a shaving addiction: I still have the whole pile of cheap stuff, that I bought more than 5 years ago. And I haven't bought any new stuff since, even not while visiting the United Kingdom with my car ( I love the UK and have done, lots of travel there over the past few years ) and even dedicated a Instagram account solely for the Great Britain
The name is GBRoadtrips So back on topic: I like to shop on AliExpress, even though the wife dislikes it ( yes I married last year in July ) and was curious if I could find any better shaving brush. Anyone who been active about 5 to 6 years ago, might still remember that I was a huge fan of Chinese shaving hardware
The Chinese Gillette Tech is still in use from time to time and the Virginiasheng Finest Badger, is basically my travel brush. But obviously products from China have greatly improved: who would have thought 5 years ago, that you can get a adjustable razor for less than € 10? So I bought one as well, but sadly it turned out to have alignment issues: as actually reported by many users, but most seemed to be fine with it.
Ah well: so I haven't bought a new shaving brush for very long time, and been using mainly my Omega 66 Boar Shaving brush. And to be honest: nothing beats it in value for money. I found an Isana Boar Shaving Brush in my stock pile, and as my wife would say: it's lap sap! It's shedding tons of hairs and it's twisted inside the knot.
I guess that's why it was so dirt cheap and I only bought it, for the sake of buying.... it was sitting there unused for many years. So sorry for the long story: but I get down to my question or perhaps discussion, if it turns out to be one?
Does anyone have experience with Yaqi Synthetic Shaving Brushes? I put a few ones in my shopping cart, and some ship from Spain. I found one with a very long handle, which I like and I don't mind the rainbow colours either.
It has an 26mm synthetic knot, which looks like horse hair. The handle is 77mm long, about the same as the Omega 98 Professional Shaving Brush. Which was my favourite until I dropped it and it kinda broke
The loft is 55mm long and it's priced at € 13,86 including free shipment from Spain. This seems to be one of the cheapest options available, but the choice is immense
Another one which got my interest is this Red Marble Tuxedo Shaving Brush, it has an slighter shorter handle. But the loft is 60mm instead of 55mm, and the price is € 11,06 excluding shipping cost.
Next is this Timber Wolf Colored Shaving brush, which seems to have the same handle as the red brush. But only in blue colour. Again a 26mm synthetic knot and a loft of 55mm, just like the rainbow coloured handle brush. Also the price is € 13,86 including shipment from Spain.
Last but also least interesting to my opinion, us this Sagrada Familia Brush. It has an 24mm knot and a loft of 53mm. The handle is 48mm and what I have read online, some users found the handle to small. This one also ships from Spain and costs € 13,06 including shipment.
So has anyone experience with these brushes? Are these knots basically all the same synthetic material, and only colored in different colours? Because I read all the B&B fan topics, but I couldn't really make out what's the main differences.
That's why I haven't ordered yet, because the selection is quite big from this brand.
