Parker Safety Razor 100% Silvertip Badger Bristle Shaving Brush (Faux

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Dapper AF Nice brush! I have somewhat sensitive skin and need my brush to really build a thick lather. Combined with Proraso cream and after shave splash(summer) and balm(winter)? This has been my best combo with a double edged safety razor. Feel like a man and get this wonderful brush and an old school razor 4Justifiable price for a luxury experience In a word - breathtaking.If you're reading this, I'm going to assume you've done at least a little bit of research on shaving. You're probably comparing various products, and if you're like me, you're looking for the best bang for your buck, but also probably a little skeptical. Do I really need the sixty dollar brush over a twenty dollar one? Is the quality that high? Is it even worth it for something I only do for a few minutes every other day?Well, that's all for you to decide, but if you're wondering what I decided on, you're looking at it. This was no flighty decison, either. I used a Pure Badger brush I got for ten dollars for almost a decade. It worked, my face got shaved, but I have to say, even a month out from getting this Silvertip, and its worth it. Considering with proper care this thing will last many years, the price tag is more than justified. Thick, rich lather builds up in seconds and maintains heat for much longer than my old brush.Very happy with my purchase. 5Buy this brush! I've read differing reviews on this brush but bought it nonetheless. Great product, NO shedding of the bristles but then I soak the brush prior to use.Well worth the expense! 5Three Stars bristles are a little stiffer then I'd like but still a good product 3Five Stars Does a great job at lathering. Chose this one because it came with a stand. 5Great brush, poor glue Feels great on my face. Handle is the right size for my hand. I do, however, have two complaints. The first complaint is this: I wish the handle was covered in a material that is easier to grip. The current handle is very slippery when wet. I will add some sort of rubber compound that could be the same color as the handle (or a slightly different shade, like a light tan). That way after I rinse out the shaving cream, I can shake the water out of the brush without fear of accidentally losing my grip on the brush and sending it careening into the sink, damaging the handle (this happened with my last brush). The other complaint is the reason for the 4 star review. The bristles came out of the handle before I ever used it. The stayed clumped together, the way they look in the picture (minus the handle), but the glue did not hold the bristles against the handle. I simply applied a little moisture and some Gorilla Glue and have not had a problem since. 4Good product, Soft on my face. Good value for the price.Review of Multiple Related ProductsProducts Reviewed: Merkur 34C HD double edger safety razor Israeli Personna stainless steel double edge razor blades Parker silvertip shaving brush Simpson s Wee Scot shaving brush Simpson s Classic 2 (best badger) shaving brush Simpson s Chubby 1 (super badger) shaving brush Mitchell s Wool Fat shaving soap Tabac shaving soap in bowl Tabac shaving stick Proraso green shaving soap Taylor of Old Bond Street Traditional shaving soap 57g travel size Lucky Tiger aftershave and face tonicBackground:I switched to an electric razor approximately 35 years ago from a Gillette Atra razor and Edge shaving gel because I got tired of cutting myself. This led to a much less close shave but also saved me from cutting myself. Apparently in the pre-internet era, I had not properly learned how to shave. Being frustrated with the lack of close shave, I decided to give safety razor ( wet shaving ) another try. I am extremely glad that I did. I felt it was necessary to invest in quality but not the most expensive items to start. I began with the Merkur 34C razor, Israeli Personna (Personna Red) blades, the Parker silvertip brush and the Proraso shaving soap. The next step was to provide for a travel kit. This was accomplished with a cheap boar brush (not evaluated here) and Taylor of Old Bond Street Traditional shaving soap along with the Merkur razor. I next upgraded my travel kit to Simpson s Wee Scot brush and Tabac shaving stick. My home supplies were upgraded to add the Simpson s Classic 2 and Chubby 1 brushes, Mitchells Wool Fat shaving soap, Tabac shaving soap (after purchasing the stick), and the Lucky Tiger aftershave.Merkur 34C razor I find this to be an excellent razor. It fits my hand well, gives great control with the short handle and provides for a clean comfortable close shave that is not too aggressive. The only criticism that I have is the finish is not as nice as certain other brands. When my luggage was temporarily lost, I purchased the same razor at the Art of Shaving for more than twice as much money, I did not feel it necessary to experiment with something else when this razor worked so well.Israeli Personna (Red) blades These blades were purchased in a 100 pack at a very reasonable price. I chose them based on the overall reviews and have not been disappointed. I change the blade after four shaves and always get a consistently good shave.Parker silvertip shaving brush This is a nice brush and a good value at its price point. It is soft on my skin and lathers Proraso very well. It does not have the backbone of the Simpson s brushes and as such is now rarely used. I consider this a good starter brush if one is to limit their investment and give wet shaving a chance. With hindsight, I would have saved my money and gone right to the Simpson s brushes if I were to do it over again. However, there is little to criticize for this brush at this price point.Simpson s Wee Scot shaving brush This brush is really small. It looks like a toy, but don t be mistaken. It is surprisingly effective with the right soap and is excellent for travel. Be aware that even though this is a best badger brush, it is the scritchiest of all my brushes. Other reviewers have been able to get three passes from loading this brush once. I cannot, and therefore now load for each pass.Simpson s Classic 2 shaving brush This is a superior brush. This best badger brush is not nearly as scritchy as the Wee Scot. It has tremendous backbone and is superb for face lathering. The best badger hair is packed very densely which initially made it tough for the lather to release but with time the lather releases better. Be advised though that unless you live in a very dry climate, this is not an everyday brush as it takes more than 24 hours to dry and therefore must be rotated. Additionally, it will eat tremendous quantities of soap.Simpson s Chubby 1 shaving brush (super badger) This is my best brush. It is similar to the Classic 2 but even more dense with the super badger hair. The handle is slightly wider and bigger all around compared with the Classic 2. Both are good, but you need to like a short handle and be prepared to occasionally get lather on your fingers. Although this is a super badger brush, the degree of softness compared with the best badger Classic 2 is minimal. Compared with the Wee Scot, it is night and day. As with the Classic 2 this brush eats lather due to its density and also takes more than 24 hours to dry.Mitchell s Wool Fat shaving soap This is probably my favorite soap. It is however more difficult to lather. I have found that soaking the puck in tepid water while I shower has vastly improved its latherabilty. Tips for better lathering include not using very hot water, squeezing most of the water out of the brush and then adding only a few drops at a time when needed. The result is the best face feel after the shave of any of the soaps. It provides good cushioning and glide. The scent is minimal and not a factor at all for me.Tabac shaving soap I first bought the stick for travel. Unfortunately the Amazon listing showed this as including the case. I only received the refill. Because the Wee Scot brush is so small, I tried lathering directly on the top of the refill stick and was completely satisfied with the results. So satisfied that I then bought the full size puck and bowl. I have since cut the stick into pieces and place it in the travel bowl with a screw down lid that came with the TOBS traditional soap and that is now my travel soap. This soap lather extremely well and is not so sensitive to the water level or have to be rehydrated as does the MWF. The scent is much stronger when lathering but eventually fades. I find the scent to be fine, I don t have to have it, but don t object to it at all. My wife likes this scent the best of all of my soaps. It provides good cushioning and glide and is extremely easy to lather. It does not have quite as good a feel after the shave as the MWF, but that is more a statement of how good the MWF is. I do however rotate daily between this and the MWF. They are both that good.Proraso green shaving soap I started with this soap and found it good, but nowhere near as good as the MWF or Tabac. It lathers well and is probably the least expensive of any of the soaps that I have used. It provides decent cushioning and glide, but my face feels dryer after shaving than with the MWF and the Tabac.Taylor of Old Bond Street ( TOBS ) Traditional shaving soap I was very dissatisfied with this soap. It did not lather with the cheap boar brush, and then I found it did not lather well with any of my other brushes. It did not provide good cushioning or glide and I got the least close shaves with this soap than any other. Given that I can lather MWF, I tend to think it is more the soap than I am the problem. I popped the puck out of the plastic travel case and filled the case with the Tabac stick for my travel needs. The soap was used a bathroom hand soap, because the price was just too high to throw away largely unused.Lucky Tiger aftershave and face balm I like this aftershave which is largely witch hazel based with a host of other natural ingredients. There is no alcohol in this product so it does not have the burning bracing effect that some like. It has an orangey citrus scent that goes away after about 30 seconds. This aftershave is very thin and absorbs well. It moisturizes (especially with the MWF) and is a product that feels very clean to me.Other comments:After reading comments from others, I have learned that pill bottles that can be obtained for free from most pharmacies make excellent travel cases for brushes. I drill several holes in the cap for ventilation. I have also used a pill bottle to store the Tabac refill pieces not put in the travel bowl4The silver tip badger brush is AMAZING.I've been using a DE razor for about 4 years with a badger brush that I bought for about $10. The silver tip badger brush is AMAZING. I figured it would be better, but I was completely unprepared for how much better it really is. It's something you have to try to fully understand.5Luxurious Shaving Brush Fantastic brush. The silver tip badger hair is wonderfully luxurious, no scratchiness at all. Lathers any soap I've thrown at it very very well. Really love it. 5... have a used a couple other brushes and I love this brush so farI have a used a couple other brushes and I love this brush so far. I have only had it a week but it is breaking in nicely. The brush is soft and generates a lather quickly. It is also weighted nicely so is stays in the water when you soak it. It also seems to have very good water retention. Overall a great brush for the money!5Very nice This is my second brush ever, first was 20 dollars and this ine is far softer. 5Easy to work up a later with the shaving cream ... I have been using this brush for about a week now. Easy to work up a later with the shaving cream that I use. I only had a couple of bristles fall out during the first use and none since then. I'm still using my Mach 3 razor, until I use up replacement razors I currently have, but even then it feels like I'm getting a better shave by switching to a brush and cream vs shaving gel.It works great and i am very happy with this purchase. This is the first shaving brush that I have purchased so I do not have any to reference it against. 5Soft and luxurious! Excellent Brush! Super soft, and holds soap lather well. Paid a little extra for this silver-tipped badger version, but this is real quality and should pay for itself over time! 5

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