antdad said:jonboy said:As my prevoius post though, is the 404 for a tenner the same one as quoted on the vulfix site advertised for circa £40?
No.
Jonboy, it's all a blur I'm sure but you you won't be the first or last to try and decipher the brush world and try and get a bargain. Truth is that 50% of the time you get exactly what you pay for, the other 40% you don't and then the remaining 10% you get great value, the 404 "mix" from Diamond Edge falls into the later.
Pig Cat said:jonboy said:Pig Cat said:Have you checked out this thread Jonboy?
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My suggestion would be to buy a Vulfix 404 for about a tenner. That would get you off to a great start. I would also PM Fido and ask him to reserve you one of his next brushes. From what I can tell it probably won't come in at more than £40 and may be the best brush you ever own.
Antdad beat you to that thread Pig Cat, but thank you though.
As my prevoius post though, is the 404 for a tenner the same one as quoted on the vulfix site advertised for circa £40?
I have read a few good things about Fido's brushes, I may well take you up on that advice.
Can sameone point me in the direction of a thread that explains the difference between the grades of badger and the loft etc please?
Sorry for the novice questions.
Don't worry about the questions. Ask away! We're all too polite here to tell you that you are stupid.
If you follow this link: http://www.diamondedgeltd.com/acatalog/Progress_shaving_brushes_and_accessories.html#a760 you should find the 404 at the top of the page.
I'm sure someone will find you some info about hair grades and lofts. From what I've seen though the quality of the different hair varies considerably between each manufacturer. Fido is a good source of information (see his brush blog - link in his signature) and says that the Simpsons Chubby in Best is such good quality you shouldn't need to go for a higher grade. The Best Badger is generally one of the lower quality badger hairs so this shows that choosing a brush isn't that straightforward. Confused? I am! :?
antdad said:Now you are being a bit dense...reread the thread, 3 or 4 members have told you that is not the same brush.
missingskin said:Just add to the confusion try looking at badgerandhone.com as they are offering 15% off all stuff until sunday. Just use discount code JU96ZE4N and free delivery as well............. :?
fozz77 said:I am sure a Merkur brush will do a good job of making & applying lather. For the price i would say you will be more satisfied by following the good advice you have been given here.
fido's latest will be well worth the wait they may be unbeatable for quality vs price, definately for performance.
fozz77 said:There is better than a half chance that you will have half a dozen brushes this time next year :lol:
jonboy said:Has anyone found their perfect combination or is shaving a bit like serching for the Grail? :mrgreen:
Lipsy said:jonboy said:Has anyone found their perfect combination or is shaving a bit like serching for the Grail? :mrgreen:
Don't be silly – it’s nothing like the search for the Holy Grail… There's a chance that someone might actually find the bugger. :lol:
Seriously, it’s all about enjoying the all of the many permutations of products there are out there. ALL OF THEM.
It's all part of the fun, so enjoy the ride.
Lipsy
missingskin said:So just listen and try a few things out ...........enjoy the ride and don't break the bank......... :?
Blades various pennies each.
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