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.

I wanted to replace a brush that I had been using for about 12 years that was getting thin in the middle. As side note, I carry a Vikings Blade Synthetic Silvertip for travel purposes because of its synthetic construction that won't get funky if it sits in my bag being damp a little too long. However, as nice as that brush is, its a bit floppy for everyday use. I tried the Parker Premium 3 Band Pure Badger for a few weeks, and while it was OK, it still felt a bit too scratchy, so I returned it. I also tried the Rocky Mountain Barber Pure 100% Best Badger brush, and on taking it out of the box, found that it was not as oversize as they advertised.So, after a few weeks, I've found this is a very good brush that seems to exfoliate very well without being scratchy, has only shed a few bristles, and while it has a very slight smell, it is fading over time. The smell was never offensive, and is typical of natural bristle brushes. If it bothers you, then soak it according to a number of online videos out there.I was prepared to spend upwards of $80 - $100 if necessary for a good brush, but after looking through all the reviews, tried this one.In short, I'm very happy with it from a performance, look and price perspective.

I really like this shaving brush. I waited a year to see how it held up with daily use before writing a review. This brush makes good lather with the Poraso shaving cream I use. Besides the good lather it also uses less cream to make the lather. One tub ofPoraso has lasted over six months. Previously I was using three times as much. I couldn’t remember when I last bought Poraso shaving cream. After using this brush for for over a year only a couple of hairs have fallen out and that was in the first few shaves. Great quality for a fair price.

Initially reviewed on 12/23/18:I've used a fine badger hair shaving brush from The Art of Shaving for about 5 years. My wife gave it to me as a Christmas gift, so I don't know the exact price she paid 5 years ago, but I checked their website on 12/23/18, and they are priced at $120. As you will see from the two photos attached, it was time to replace it. After an exhaustive search on Amazon, I decided on the handmade JE&CO Home, 100% pure silvertip badger hair shaving brush. I paid $22.99, and I couldn't be any happier with my decision. I won't try to make a direct comparison to the Art of Shaving brush, because mine was well used, and certainly, it needed to be replaced. However, I do think the JE&CO Home brush hairs are longer than the AoS brush. The bristles on the JE&CO brush are soft, but they hold up to a good lather. I've used it for about a week now, and I've noticed minimal shedding. Hopefully, this one will last 5 years, but if it only lasts a couple of years, I'll feel like I got a great deal.Updated on 11/16/19:The 100% pure silvertip badger hair shaving brush, purchased from JE&CO Home, has held up fairly well. It does not shed much, and still provides a good lather. As you will see from the additional photos I added, the only plastic part on the brush broke when I dropped it in the shower. Also, the nib which holds the badger hair together came out of the metal head. I used some 5-minute epoxy to glue it back in. I replaced the plastic body with a scrap piece of African Padauk wood, turned to size on a lathe. No more worries about it breaking if I drop it again. Padauc is as hard as a hammer; I know because I made a mallet out of the larger piece. If the rate of lost bristles remain the same, this shaving brush should last for at least 2 to 3 more years. I still think it was a very good purchase.