100% Silvertip Badger Hair Shaving Brush, Handmade Shaving Brush with Fine Resin Handle and Stainless Steel Base (Black)

I am 73 years old, I have sensitive skin and a course beard. I have used everything possible to shave with on the market.I ordered the 1-Rocky Mountain Shaving Brush with Stand - Pure 100% Best Badger Hair Barber Grade with Black Heavy Duty All-Resin Handle and Oversized Bristle Head; 2-Jet & Co 100% Silvertip Badger Hair Shaving Brush, Handmade Shaving Brush with Fine Resin Handle and Stainless Steel Base (Brown).I previously have my grandfather’s Gillette Sterling 100 T badger shaving two toned brush in black and cream handle fitted with a 21 mm finest two band badger knot. This is the roughest of the two above and the smallest.When the Rocky Mountain arrived, which was huge, I was in love, and I thought for sure this will be the one I keep so obviously 5*****. Then the 100% Silvertip Badger Hair by Jet arrived the softest, for sure this will be the one I keep so obviously 5*****.I shaved several times they both continue to be excellent. So I brought in my wife’s legs and had her try all 3 brushes. She disliked the old Sterling being so course. Then she loved the Rocky Mountain because it was huge and softer. Finally she tried the Silvertip Badger and loved it. Then she tried it on the back of her legs and she loved the large Rocky Mountain!So I had made up my mind because I already had something course and small. She finally admitted that the Rocky Mountain was 5***** but so was the Silvertip. She agreed and we returned the Huge Rocky Mountain non-silvertip - but I might get it again depending upon yearnings.If you need a brush and this is your first brush get the huge Rocky Mountain you don’t need the silvertip.If you have a big face get Rocky Mountain.If you have $20 more get these 2 great 5***** brushes based on all the other reviews.You can’t make a mistake either brush but for $20 more get them both. I would have kept both of them, but I already have my grandfathers and I’m 73 how many do I really need?If you want a Silvertip get the Jet it works great. This is the one I bought and plan on keeping.

This is a more than decent brush at an entry level price. The bristles definitely smell like badger hair they definitely feel like badger hair although a little on the softer side. But if you were looking for a really stiff brush you probably want a brush that is a hybrid of badger and bore hair. This is an excellent brush for daily use. It’s got a good weight to it. It would look better without the cheesy brand graphic, but I fully expect that to wear off from use eventually (Hopefully). First off, it’s nice. It doesn’t feel cheap. Second the metal does appear to be chormed metal and does look nice. Third the synthetic (brown) part of the handle is smooth on the outside but has a neat looking texture to the inside resembling that of a interesting glass bead or marble. I like it. Overall I’m very happy with this brush and look forward to using it on a daily basis. This will do for a nice long time.

It is soft and it does make a good lather. The handle has a nice weight to it and it looks nice. Over all I’m happy with it but the hairs on the outside edges did flare out crooked, they didn’t stay straight after the first use and put it up to dry.I’m gonna say it’s real hair because I did notice a slight smell after the first use, but I’m ok with it

This brush has a great form and brush head about 2” tall and 1” wide at the top. The natural bristles hold as much water as you want, or as little so you can adjust the amount of soap and lather quite easily. I use it with both a shaving soap dish/bowl (Proraso) and with a tube of Cremo. Use your fingers to spread Cremo on your face and then lather it up with a damp brush adding water as needed. The brush has performed perfectly and better than brushes costing tens of dollars more. A bigger brush knot will be harder to control, this perfect size for me. Slight complaint is that the metal handle “stand “ tens to hold water which drips into it if you stand the brush on a counter when you shave. The water then drips and down your arm when you pick the brush up again to use it. Some small drain holes in this metal handle cap would solve the problem or just don’t stand the brush on its end while you’re using it. I have used silver-tip badger brushes for 40+ years and this is one of the best and is clearly the best value. Highly recommend. Be aware of the bristle knot size when you buy. Too big is not better.