Travel brush recommendation...

[mikejam8]

Need a decent travel brush.. any ideas.. is a Wee Scott simply tooo small?

Mike

 

[Ids]

I spent a while looking for a travel brush and in the end got the shaving brush tube from shaving shack and use my normal brush.

 

[hunnymonster]

Need a decent travel brush.. any ideas.. is a Wee Scott simply tooo small?

I don't think so, I use mine occasionally in the house, it's just different (after a reknotted Omega 49 :lol: )

 

[moodymick]

What you want is a Vulfix 2190 from here:
http://www.diamondedgeltd.com/acatalog/Progress_shaving_brushes_and_accessories.html

a great little brush. I have used it at home for a run out as it's too good to be left out.

 

[N_Architect]

Depends how much you want to spend.

I've been eying a T&H travel brush for a few weeks now, it's 25% off at NkDMan.
A nice little lovely super badger, which I don't really need of course, for a luxurious shave when away from base...

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[KRF1963]

What you want is a Vulfix 2190 from here:
http://www.diamondedgeltd.com/acatalog/Progress_shaving_brushes_and_accessories.html

a great little brush. I have used it at home for a run out as it's too good to be left out.

I would second that - Usually whips up enough Palmolive lather for 2-3 passes.

 

[fozz77]

Badger = Duke 3

Boar = Semogue 830

 

[N_Architect]

Badger = Duke 3

Boar = Semogue 830

I have neither - fozz surely has his reasons - so time to set some targets, Xmas is coming up!
And the Vulfix looks nice and well priced - thanks MoodyM and KRF

 

[mikejam8]

Aint a Duke 3 a wee bit big? I have a Vulfix 2235, Chubby 3 super (both too big) and a beaufort B1 (pure, so too scratchy). Also have an old Trumpers GT1 (Duke 1).. but thats a bit past it... was my first brush so lots of shedding! Anything around/up to the £50 mark...

Whats the Major like? In know a bit spenny for travel... but is the actual hair much more substantial than say.. the Simpons Case?

Thnx

Mike

 

[fozz77]

If a Duke 3 ( or equivalent size ) wont fit in your bag....wtf. I travel for long trips - 2-4weeks & my motto is use what i am enjoying out of my rotation or take a couple of brushes that have not been getting the love at home.

I have a trip coming up shortly & at the moment my NF2201 & Semogue 620 are on std by to mobilize. :lol: This is subject to change.

 

[hunnymonster]

Dunno - for me on manoeuvres it's more a case of "what would I least like to lose?" - not because I have a track record of leaving stuff behind, more that I've had gear nicked in transit before now.

 

[sonny]

I used a body shop synthetic and loved the way it didn't stink when damp and how quickly it dried etc. Perfect for travel use.

There's a member on BST who is selling a men-u synthetic for a very reasonable price. This men u will be a lot better than the body shop one and has good reviews.

 

[mikejam8]

Anyone know what the 'A' on the Simpsons Major means?

Mike

 

[Urban Hermit]

Anyone know what the 'A' on the Simpsons Major means?

Mike

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[Fido]

I've never quite understood the need for a "travel" brush. If it's concern for security then just take a cheap older brush that won't cost much to replace. If it's to prtoect the brush, just put it in a solid container. If it's space, unless it's a monster it's surely insignificant compared with other items you travel with? Or is it all a seed sown by retailers to get us to spend more money?

 

[Arrowhead]

My definition of a travel brush is one that fits in one of those metal tubes from an old gent's set. I think quite a few of us have those and use them. Sadly the New Forest brush doesn't fit and both my little brushes are with Neo right now, so I'll have to find an alternative container sharpish before departing for my jollies next week. Bicarb tub I suppose.