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New brush. recommendations?

  • 15-11-2014 1:13pm
    #1
    ayapatrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 528 ✭✭✭


    I bought the basic essentials razor kit last year. It was the omega brush that came with it, which is fine, however it fans out quite a bit when I apply pressure to it on my face. I think a stiffer brush that is not as large as the omega would be better.
    I am looking for a new brush - can someone recommend some good options please. I would be willing to spend up to €40-€50.


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  • #2
    skankles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭skankles


    New Forest TUBBY 1. £43 inc. P&P. Great brush.

    Google newforestbrushes
    BOARDS.IE wont let me add URL.


  • #3
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,463 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    ayapatrick wrote: »
    I bought the basic essentials razor kit last year. It was the omega brush that came with it, which is fine, however it fans out quite a bit when I apply pressure to it on my face. I think a stiffer brush that is not as large as the omega would be better.
    I am looking for a new brush - can someone recommend some good options please. I would be willing to spend up to €40-€50.

    also a quick tip to avoid fanning when applying lather, hold the brush by base of the hairs, just above the actual brush handle, don't hold the handle itself.
    This way will make the bristles a bit more rigid and helps lift the whiskers prior to shaving.


  • #4
    hitemfrank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    skankles wrote: »
    New Forest TUBBY 1. £43 inc. P&P. Great brush.

    Google newforestbrushes
    BOARDS.IE wont let me add URL.

    http://newforestbrushes.blogspot.ie/?m=1


  • #5
    mac.in
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭mac.in


    Sorry; wrong place! :confused: So removed my post.


  • #6
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Another vote for New Forest brushes. I've three and am struggling to not buy another.

    Look at a shorter loft if you want something a tad 'scrubbier'.


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  • #7
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,463 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    Gran Hermano wrote: »
    Another vote for New Forest brushes. I've three and am struggling to not buy another.

    Look at a shorter loft if you want something a tad 'scrubbier'.

    I checked out their website and am tempted. But seriously, what makes them better than other brands like Semogue? BTW I am fairly clueless when it comes to brushes, I bought one 5 years ago when I started DE shaving and I've been using that one since.


  • #8
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Most brush makers source badger hair from the same small number of suppliers in China.
    The owner of New Forest Brushes purchased and tested numerous brands of brushes (details on his blog).
    He then sourced the hair plugs direct from China and manufactures the handles in England.
    By cutting out the middle men and usual wholesale/distribution chain he is able to pass on the savings to end user.
    A New Forest brush will cost you a fraction of the equivalent brand name brush - and likely using the same hair.

    Check the New Forest High Mountain or two band brushes for serious quality and bang for buck.


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