Review The Stray Whisker Silver Tip Badger Brush - 26mm

[Drubbing]

No one needs to go off like a pork chop. I said it's a big brush. That's fact. Not opinion of preference.

If you're going to use a big brush you're not going to be able to use the whole thing and massage and scrub, you're going to use the tips and paint the lather on. In which case, you're probably a bowl latherer, as there's not going to be any scrubbing happening with a 24mm+ brush.

 

[nsavage]

I mean initially it can get some getting used to, if you are moving up from say a 22mm or what not but other than that a brush at 24mm is small with a 26mm being easily handled and really only slightly larger even at 55. Everyone's cheek sizes are different but even if you were 'driving her like the father was due home' I can't see the splay covering an entire cheek surely!

Sorry @todras but I have to disagree. I personally find 24mm to be the absolute sweet spot for me and do not consider it to be small at all. I tried a 26mm brush and I personally found it to be too large and harder to manage. I am a face latherer and I want to have ample room to move the brush around my face and create a nice lather. Again all of this is just personal preference and may not suit others. At the end of the day everyone is different and will enjoy different sized brushes, Different Stroke for Different Folks.....

 

[todras]

No one needs to go off like a pork chop. I said it's a big brush. That's fact. Not opinion of preference.

I acknowledge and accept that it is your opinion perceived to be a big brush.

For the sake of a collegial and indeed relaxed atmosphere there was absolutely no intention to be argumentative, or go off like a pork chop or indeed off at all per se rather there was just a difference in opinion, perception or such like on my part. In the spirit of a healthy discussion please accept my apologies for anything construed as other than polite and respectful of a site moderator who has a cranky looking cat as his forum avatar..

Now. What is the drubbing method ?

 

[todras]

Sorry @todras but I have to disagree. I personally find 24mm to be the absolute sweet spot for me and do not consider it to be small at all. Different Stroke for Different Folks.....

Your reasons for disagreeing are valid, reasoned and thoroughly logical for your situation as are @Drubbings. A difference of opinion is natural with preference, after all we are all different physically and in our shaving habits.

I have a big head and I have large cheeks. I find a 24mm less than sufficient on those occasions to map the 'real estate' when I face lather or even when I am applying lather from the bowl. My 26mm brush is getting to where I like my brush size, however only very recently I have ordered a 30mm brush to settle the matter once and for all.

 

[Korbz]

Some people just have small girly hands

 

[alfredus]

All I can read is: PORK CHOPS - where are they and how can I get some NOW

 

[SpeedyPC]

@todras the Frank Shaving only makes a 40mm knot only for a limited edition and they do make it from time to time just keep an eye out, and the only biggest knot you can buy is a 38mm knot is in best badger http://www.thegoldennib.com/wet-shaving/badger-hair-knots/38mm-best-badger-knot.html

 

[todras]

All I can read is: PORK CHOPS - where are they and how can I get some NOW

Brush Nutters, let us unite!

 

[Drubbing]

Your reasons for disagreeing are valid, reasoned and thoroughly logical for your situation as are @Drubbings. A difference of opinion is natural with preference, after all we are all different physically and in our shaving habits.

It's a big brush. Fact. Not opinion.

Brushes ranges in knot width, from about 18-28, with the latter and larger, being more specialised, bespoke even. Ergo, 26mm is a big fuckin brush based on the mass market offerings.

To ague anything else is Preposterous. Egregious. Outrageous.

 

[Mark1966]

Nice review @Rusty Bridges - well done and thanks for your thoughts!

 

[todras]

It's a big brush. Fact. Not opinion.

Brushes ranges in knot width, from about 18-28, with the latter and larger, being more specialised, bespoke even. Ergo, 26mm is a big fuckin brush based on the mass market offerings.

To ague anything else is Preposterous. Egregious. Outrageous.

Ok @Drubbing, not a problem mate.

 

[Korbz]

Ok @Drubbing, not a problem mate.

Hope you're taking lessons on how to not act like a pork chop @todras

 

[Sxot]

"Best brush I have used in this price point". Yup... that's what I was expecting. A great brush for the money. Not a great brush compared to any.

Doesn't the instructions say to use the included brush cleaner on arrival to prepare it for first use. I'm sure it says as much on the web site.

 

[Sxot]

I could splay this brush against my face and still feel the tips against my face and have enough density for the brush to feel comfortable, on the other hand the Shavemac 177 brush will collapse and spread to the point of failure are which point you are probably damaging the brush and not helping the lathering process as there is not enough density to give you a great coverage.

I do like the Shavemac brush also, it's only new also but I feel it's not even in the same league as this brush.

I have lathered up several soaps with it in the past 30-40 minutes (Faena Mastic Tree, Faena Aeolica, Razorock Sensitive Sandalwood, Vulfix Persian Musk) and it has been a treat to use each time.
I can't wait to hear what others think about this brush.

Thank you @filobiblic.
Absolutely a great value for money brush, I feel like many would be hard pressed to find a brush of this quality at the same price. I will have a $80 dollar silvertip brush coming soon and look forward to comparing it to this brush.

I am so glad you bought one too and look forward to your comments as I am sure you will be able to lend this review far more credibility than I.

@borked hahaha.
I guess my hands are rather Ken doll'ish

You say the Shavemac splays easily? I find this intriguing. I don't own a Shavemac silver tip, only a two band. It has bucket loads of backbone and makes the cubby two seem like it has none. I even had the loft extended to lessen the backbone a little (24/52). It's a fan so maybe that has something to do with it??

The other thing that confuses me is you say splay and feel the tips. If the bristles are splayed out, surely you are now using the sides, not the tips?

In the end though. You say the SW has more backbone, due to density than the Shavemac 177?

 

[Rami]

"Best brush I have used in this price point". Yup... that's what I was expecting. A great brush for the money. Not a great brush compared to any.

Doesn't the instructions say to use the included brush cleaner on arrival to prepare it for first use. I'm sure it says as much on the web site.

Well. I don't know about that. The reviewer frame of reference was a shavemac 177. At about double the price. So the brush punches above its weight so to speak.


I just got mine, so can't wait to take it for a drive. Although I don't have enough experience in high end brushes to be useful

 

[alfredus]

Well. I don't know about that. The reviewer frame of reference was a shavemac 177. At about double the price. So the brush punches above its weight so to speak.


I just got mine, so can't wait to take it for a drive. Although I don't have enough experience in high end brushes to be useful

Every review and experience can be useful for fellow shavers - so please don't hold back @Rami

It is just important to put it into the context of your experience...

I'm sure there are many members, who have not experienced a high end brush. And for them your opinion is way more important, than the opinion of someone with 50 Manchurians in the den

 

[borked]

I'm curious who is selling the 40mm knots and where are they sourced from?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281712066052
Silvertip at that too

No one needs to go off like a pork chop. I said it's a big brush. That's fact. Not opinion of preference.

If you're going to use a big brush you're not going to be able to use the whole thing and massage and scrub, you're going to use the tips and paint the lather on. In which case, you're probably a bowl latherer, as there's not going to be any scrubbing happening with a 24mm+ brush.

Well Lamb Chop, I say not!
Above is a big brush.
Below are bigger brushes!

Anything in the 20's is either small or medium.
Big is exclusively the domain of 30mm or larger.
Oh and I face lather with medium to big brushes with plenty of scrub going on
Perhaps, maybe just YMMV and it's user dependant, or you've a petite head?

I acknowledge and accept that it is your opinion perceived to be a big brush.

For the sake of a collegial and indeed relaxed atmosphere there was absolutely no intention to be argumentative, or go off like a pork chop or indeed off at all per se rather there was just a difference in opinion, perception or such like on my part. In the spirit of a healthy discussion please accept my apologies for anything construed as other than polite and respectful of a site moderator who has a cranky looking cat as his forum avatar..

Now. What is the drubbing method ?

The Drubbing Method involves smileys, lots and lots of smileys, preferably something like below...

All I can read is: PORK CHOPS - where are they and how can I get some NOW

Hi Homer, with apple sauce?

It's a big brush. Fact. Not opinion.

Brushes ranges in knot width, from about 18-28, with the latter and larger, being more specialised, bespoke even. Ergo, 26mm is a big fuckin brush based on the mass market offerings.

To ague anything else is Preposterous. Egregious. Outrageous.

Where's that geriatric grumble bum smiley when needed?

 

[Sxot]

Knot size isn't enough info to determine "size on face". See my Shavemac 2 band 24-52 fan has the same on face surface area as my Chubby 2 Best (28mm measured).

 

[Mark1966]

The Stray Whisker Silver Tip Badger Brush - 26mm