So much to appreciate with a high end brush. But to put it into perspective I didn't own one till using boars/mixed/synthetics/badgers for a whole year. I think this is critical when learning what you want from a high end brush, not just it's hype and price tag.I've looked at expensive artisan brushes and mush admit to finding the lure of them very strong.I would love to own one but I'd rather pick a used one up for a reasonable price.
Yes but I've found that I need EVERYTHING!All newbie wet shavers should be forced to work their way through a kilo brick of Cella as their first soap .......... That'll teach them to just buy what they need
This is where a group buy or LE shines. Not only are you getting a complete custom made brush as a limited edition but also at a discounted price. Add to that the dimensions, handle shape/length/aesthetics, knot types, loft etc. Basically all the hard work has been discussed, negotiated amongst several persons and set up for you. So in effect you know what you should be getting before spending.Ah now that is when it can get expensive... When you get it wrong. The thing that puts me off spending £100 on a brush is what happens when it arrives and I don't like it? I bought the cheap Simpsons Special and find it incredibly scratchy and it just doesn't want to release the lather onto my face but at only £17 it didn't break the bank. If I shift it on I'll get a tenner but I've learned to go to a shop and try one on my face next time.
I did this for a while and found I was content with my Franken razor, then I came back and, well, spent a metric shedload in a few weeks. Thankfully I have calmed down now that I have the Hone 15....... Maybe. Possibly. Well, Ok, perhaps not...Sad to say it, but best way to stop spending money is to leave TSR. This is a very good place to get help, but not so good at helping you stay satisfied with what you have.
I'll have to look out for the next deal then mate.This is where a group buy or LE shines. Not only are you getting a complete custom made brush as a limited edition but also at a discounted price. Add to that the dimensions, handle shape/length/aesthetics, knot types, loft etc. Basically all the hard work has been discussed, negotiated amongst several persons and set up for you. So in effect you know what you should be getting before spending.
I haven't spent a penny on shaving related stuff for four and a half months now and I certainly didn't leave TSR. You just need to be stubborn, like me. You learn to appreciate what you have. I've even learned to appreciate one of the boar brushes I ownSad to say it, but best way to stop spending money is to leave TSR. This is a very good place to get help, but not so good at helping you stay satisfied with what you have.
Its on at the moment, thread named 'Shavemac 2016 group buy'.I'll have to look out for the next deal then mate.
It's often a lot harder on newbies, when you realise the panorama of possibilities - it's also when Masculine Pokemon Syndrome can kick in also known as "gotta catch 'em all".I haven't spent a penny on shaving related stuff for four and a half months now and I certainly didn't leave TSR. You just need to be stubborn, like me. You learn to appreciate what you have. I've even learned to appreciate one of the boar brushes I own