Hey guys,
After recently getting back into DE shaving I've discovered that I prefer face lathering to bowl lathering. I currently use a beautifully soft Vulfix 660s which I'm very happy with but it lacks backbone. I'm considering adding a 2nd brush to my collection with backbone and perhaps a bit of scrub so that I can really feel the effect when face lathering, giving me an alternative option for rotation. Initially I looked at the Semogue SOC boar as I know it comes very highly recommended. It's a bit more than I want to spend ideally and moreover, as I shave closer to weekly than daily it would take me an eternity to break a boar in.
So then I got onto synthetics a bit.....I've looked at such brushes as Yaqi 24mm, Razorock Monster, both look excellent. Also Omega 10066 boar. I wouldn't rule out a 2nd hand boar either as it will be broken in.
As someone that doesn't know a lot about brushes, what I do know is that it appears to be a bit of a minefield!
So I'm looking for recommendations for my needs please. Budget wise I was thinking anything between £8-16 ish but could go higher if there's something ridiculously good that's unanimously recommended.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: I should also have mentioned I'm not fussed about a posh handle - much more interested in the feel that the knot gives. Thanks to the 2 very helpful replies so far.
After recently getting back into DE shaving I've discovered that I prefer face lathering to bowl lathering. I currently use a beautifully soft Vulfix 660s which I'm very happy with but it lacks backbone. I'm considering adding a 2nd brush to my collection with backbone and perhaps a bit of scrub so that I can really feel the effect when face lathering, giving me an alternative option for rotation. Initially I looked at the Semogue SOC boar as I know it comes very highly recommended. It's a bit more than I want to spend ideally and moreover, as I shave closer to weekly than daily it would take me an eternity to break a boar in.
So then I got onto synthetics a bit.....I've looked at such brushes as Yaqi 24mm, Razorock Monster, both look excellent. Also Omega 10066 boar. I wouldn't rule out a 2nd hand boar either as it will be broken in.
As someone that doesn't know a lot about brushes, what I do know is that it appears to be a bit of a minefield!
So I'm looking for recommendations for my needs please. Budget wise I was thinking anything between £8-16 ish but could go higher if there's something ridiculously good that's unanimously recommended.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: I should also have mentioned I'm not fussed about a posh handle - much more interested in the feel that the knot gives. Thanks to the 2 very helpful replies so far.
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