Suggest a good face latherer brush

[Roy]

I have an SV badger brush which is wonderful for face lathering, but would like a synthetic which would be a wonderful one for face lathering.
I have a chubby 2 synthetic. This is hopeless for face lathering, being very springy and just doesn't work on my face. It is a wonderful bowl latherer. Any ideas ? Budget isn't a problem happily.

 

[Sabre]

My Sagrada Familia is great for face lathering.

 

[pjgh]

Shorter loft Omega pure bristle ... my go to brush. Proraso Professional is an example - it might look like the 10049 but the loft is shorter. Zenith 205s with a slightly smaller handle (but so well shaped) are really nice as well.

 

[Driftwood]

Boti Pink and Tuxedo are decent synthetics for me.
Like you the CH2 was far to springy and I found the G5C/A knots to be too short and lacking loft height to make a decent brush

 

[TobyC]

Any good boar brush will do, that's what they're made for.

But DON'T soak them first, just dip in warm water and go.

 

[gile]

Cashmere, Timberwolf, tuxedo. In that order.

 

[Sconehead]

The Muhle STF plant-based knots are lovely for face lathering. So are the Wald synth knots, but these do have one major drawback...

 

[SpeedyPC]

Get yourself a G5C synthetic or a Yaqi Sagrada Familia synthetic, they're both great for face lathering.

I strongly prefer the G5C synthetic from AP Shave Co. OR get yourself the Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot elite fibre synth. Which is very similar to a G5C knot.

OMEGA MB1899 Elite Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush

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[Sandpaper]

Yes I echo on the G5C - I have it on an AP slim 400. Perfect for face and bowl lathering. Zenith boars have also proved excellent for me

 

[TobyC]

Get yourself a G5C synthetic or a Yaqi Sagrada Familia synthetic, they're both great for face lathering.

I strongly prefer the G5C synthetic from AP Shave Co. OR get yourself the Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot elite fibre synth. Which is very similar to a G5C knot.

OMEGA MB1899 Elite Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

 

[Mark12]

As a complete novice, I treated myself to the Omega Roma Colosseum shaving brush. It's an absolute beast and you could use it to paint the skirting boards with a tin of gloss but it generates so much lather! I'm sure the ones above are much better though. I've seen it online for £13. It also has a slightly smaller baby brother for those who do not wish to do work around the house.

 

[SpeedyPC]

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[markamonaghan]

I have an SV badger brush which is wonderful for face lathering, but would like a synthetic which would be a wonderful one for face lathering.
I have a chubby 2 synthetic. This is hopeless for face lathering, being very springy and just doesn't work on my face. It is a wonderful bowl latherer. Any ideas ? Budget isn't a problem happily.

AP Shave Co cashmere knots are fantastic for lathering in my opinion.... I have a couple and I love them....