I've been wanting a larger badger brush for some time. I have a Simpson Special in Best that I really like, but at 19mm with a very short loft, it doesn't hold a ton of lather, and it seems to struggle with harder soaps. I had been eying some of the larger brushes in the Simpson line up, but then I read all of the positive review for the Vintage Blades brand brushes. Well last week I finally caved and order a 22mm brush.
After sitting in a UPS facility all weekend (being able to track your packages can sometimes be its own kind of hell) my brush showed up on Monday. I've only been able to use it twice so far, but already it's easily my favorite brush. Like others have said, the knot seems pretty stiff when dry. When wet it's a different story. The tips get very soft, yet remain plenty scrubby, but not scratchy, sort of like a well broken in boar, but with a much softer overall feel. It has a tremendous amount of backbone and easily lathered both MWF and my Trumper's Sandlewood, the Trumper's being one of the most difficult soaps I've tried. Definitely an excellent value and should be at the top of the list for anyone looking for an affordable badger brush.
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After sitting in a UPS facility all weekend (being able to track your packages can sometimes be its own kind of hell) my brush showed up on Monday. I've only been able to use it twice so far, but already it's easily my favorite brush. Like others have said, the knot seems pretty stiff when dry. When wet it's a different story. The tips get very soft, yet remain plenty scrubby, but not scratchy, sort of like a well broken in boar, but with a much softer overall feel. It has a tremendous amount of backbone and easily lathered both MWF and my Trumper's Sandlewood, the Trumper's being one of the most difficult soaps I've tried. Definitely an excellent value and should be at the top of the list for anyone looking for an affordable badger brush.
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