Best synthetic brush on Reddit
157 reviews from r/wicked_edge, r/Wetshaving, r/shaving and 4 more subreddits
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#1
Maggard
4.7
(21)
"Personally I have loved my Maggard 24mm marble handle synthetic brush for years."
"Maggards synthetic - 14 USD."
"Maggard's 22mm black handled synthetic, $9.95."
"Here's a severe-duty synthetic 30mm brush by Maggard's."
"Personally, I prefer the Maggard 2-band, as it has less scritch."
"It's easily on par with $80+ brushes I have."
"I've been real happy with my maggard synthetic knot 24mm and my boss knot."
"Maggard synthetic is really really great and cheap."
"I would suggest you get the one from Maggards. The 24mm is fantastic."
"Maggard Razors and Italian Barber sell clones of the more expensive Plisson synthetic."
#2
Yaqi
4.9
(14)
"My recommendation is to visit on AliExpress Yaqi factory store."
"Jump on the Yaqi Ali express store. You can get some of their defect brushes (I have one and I can't find a single thing wrong with it) or wait for one of their live events where you should be able to get one of their brushes in that price range."
"And it costs around 10.5 euros."
"Picked up a Yaqi ‘Sagrada Familia’ recently. It’s a fantastic brush."
"Yaqi synthetic brushes directly from Ali Express are definitely the best value for money."
"Yaqi Tuxedo."
"Yaqi Oumo These brands are like the coke & pepsi of synthetic brushes."
"One of the Yaqi synthetics. I have a tuxedo one and it works perfectly."
"Yaqi Moka Synthetic."
"Yaqi brushes. There’s loads to choose from. They are outstanding brushes."
#3
Mühle
4.3
(14)
"I use MÜHLE The Silvertip Fibre Classic about two years. Great brush."
"The Muhle STF knot is amazing. It's the closest you can get to real silvertip badger."
"Muhle STFs are the best synthetics I've used."
"I have one and really like it."
"I'd go with Mühle synthetic silvertip fibre brush with 23mm knot."
"My first synthetic is the nom spruce synthetic. nom is made by Mühle and is a good option if you don't want to pay too much."
"Shaving companies would have you believe that the Mühle or HJM Black Fibre is the top notch synthetic."
"Shaving companies would have you believe that the Mühle or HJM Black Fibre is the top notch synthetic around here."
"My number one brush is still my BSB rubberset with Muhle STF XL knot."
"I really like this brush a lot. It loads and lathers extremely well"
#4
RazoRock
5.0
(9)
"Razorock plissoft synthetics are fantastic and very affordable!"
"After the Razorock Plisoft Tricolore. Which is far cheaper."
"If you are on a budget check out the Razorock Plasoft knots."
"Razorock Plissoft is much better than the Yaqi brush I have."
"Razorock Plissoft or west coast shaving synthetic that has the same fibers."
"Best synthetics are the plissoft from razorock, just as good as the plisson and 1/5 the price."
"I love my razorock plissoft barber handle when it comes to price and performance."
"Both the Razorock Plissoft brushes and the Maggard's synthetics are fantastic brushes."
"For a synthetic I highly recommend the $9.99 Plissoft from Razorock."
#5
Stirling
4.9
(9)
"Stirling synthetic. Bought a "scratch and dent" brush from them and it's my most reached for brush."
"Stirling Synthetic."
"I've been very happy with my Stirling synthetic."
"Stirling synthetic or Yaqi tuxedo. Great brushes and either can be had for around $10 or so."
"Stirling 2-band is good. I find it has plenty of backbone and feels nice and soft."
"I have one of the fan brushes, and absolutely love it - it's the brush I use every day."
"The cashmere and tuxedo knots seem really nice."
"Their synthetic brushes and soaps are great."
"I know you said synthetic but you may like a Stirling Badger."
#6
Simpson
4.4
(9)
"My second is the Simpson Trafalgar T3. It's more expensive, but a great brush, also because of its size."
"I like my Simpson trafalgar. It’s 22 at WCS."
"I really like the simpson synthetic hair. I have the classic 1 and it is super soft."
"The synthetic Simpson Chubby 2 is already done in prototype form."
"Simpson Trafalgar T3 - 26mm"
"Simpson Trafalgar T2 - 24mm"
"Simpson Trafalgar T1 - 23mm"
"There's a Simpson Chubby 2 Faux Tortoiseshell synthetic for sale/trade in one of the FB groups."
"Chubby 2 Synthetic from Simpson might be what you're after."
#7
APShaveCo
5.0
(5)
"If you can bump the budget up to mid-20’s plus shipping the AP Shaving Synbad knot is outstanding."
"The APShaveCo synbad is an excellent choice!"
"I like synabad (from APShaveCo) the most."
"Tuxedo knot is one of the best"
"I really like the Tuxedo knot from AP Shave Co."
#8
Razorock
4.2
(5)
"Razorock 400 - a reproduction of the classic rubberset 400 with a dark plisson knot."
"Razorock"
"Have you tried any from Razorock or Maggard? I have personally tried one Razorock and almost all of the Maggards."
"The Razorock Chrome Synthetic the knot is set deeper into the handle."
#9
AP Shave Co.
4.8
(4)
"Give AP Shave Company a look. Andrew is also very good at getting back to you if you have any questions."
"Check out some of AP Shave Cos offerings"
"Another option with seems to fit there is the Silksmoke knot, also available from AP Shave Co."
"I have been pretty happy with this site. AP Shave Co."
#10
Plisson
4.5
(4)
"I'd recommend any of the Plisson-style synths, the game changer, or the tuxedo-style knot. All are great performers."
"These are generally considered the best synthetics available."
"Have you tried a non-L'occitane Plisson?...Direct from Plisson? The knots are bigger, they have more backbone and even a little scrub IMO."
"Plisson still makes synthetic brushes."
#11
Muhle
4.5
(4)
"Muhle Black Fibre."
"It's an awesome brush, perfect for face lathering."
"I love the Muhle Rytmo (another great one)."
"I'm pretty happy with both the HJM and the silverfiber Mühle."
#12
Omega
4.0
(4)
"You might want to consider an Omega S-brush."
"/u/camawon's suggestion of an Omega S-Brush is good, but note that the Pro sizes are unpleasant to use."
"I think the Omega Professional synthetic does a bang up job at replacing a boar hair in a shaving brush."
"The Omega S-Brush is a solid budget option."
#13
Kent
4.7
(3)
"Another vote for the Kent Infinity. Way underrated."
"Kent Infinity,"
"The Kent Infinity Silvertex has a reputation as a synthetic with lots of backbone."
#14
Fine
4.7
(3)
"The Fine synthetic stout is a great brush."
"I own 3 synthetics-20mm Fine, 22mm Maggard (black) & 24mm Maggard. That's my order of preference too."
"The Fine is my favorite. It splays really well."
#15
Wolf Whiskers
4.7
(3)
"And I also have a wolf whiskers black wolf in 24mm. It's similar to the tuxedo knot. It's the best of all my synthetics."
"Wolf whiskers synthetic the best in my book."
"Along with Wolf Whiskers Black Knot."
#16
TGN
4.7
(3)
"If you want a synthetic with more backbone, I'd definitely recommend the TGN 3-band synthetic knot. It's top notch."
"I *highly* recommend trying the TGN 3-band synthetic."
"Tgn finest knot.. find your own handle!"
#17
Maggard Razors
4.7
(3)
"The almighty maggard razors, is what you're looking for I believe. I can't say I've tried other synthetic ones, but it seems to be a favorite over at r/wetshaving."
"I highly recommend the Maggard Razors Basic Starter Kit."
"I find this $10 synthetic every bit as good."
#18
Whipped Dog
4.3
(3)
"Check out Larry over at Whipped Dog for some of the best priced, best quality brushes."
"I usually go with my old Whipped Dog synthetic."
"I can recommend Whipped Dog's synthetic brush."
#19
Winsor & Newton
4.3
(3)
"I really love the Winsor and Newton Cotman series. And actually, synthetic brushes are the way to go with gouache."
"I'm a big fan of Winsor & Newton's Cotman series. That's their line for watercolor painting with synthetic bristles."
"I'd recommend the W&N number 6 if you can swing it."
#20
T3
4.5
(2)
"I hear wonderful things about the T3 I think it’s my next brush"
"Compared to my animal hair brushes it dries out so quickly, so I feel confident to throw it in my washbag and not worry it's still a bit damp."
#21
Simpsons
4.5
(2)
"The Simpsons Chubby isn't just the best-performing synthetic on the market."
"If you want a non-Chinese synth knot, get a Simpsons or Muhle."
#22
HJM
4.5
(2)
"I would go with HJM black synthetic from ConnaughtShaving.com."
"The HJM black-fiber synthetic and the Mühle silverfiber synthetic I have are both superior."
#23
West Coast Shaving
5.0
(1)
"This one is the one I have and I absolutely love it."
#24
Erasmic
5.0
(1)
"The £5 Erasmic bristle one I have. Seriously it feels like a £15-£20 one."
#25
CaYuen
5.0
(1)
"Go to Etsy. The CaYuen workshop LLC. I have an amazing boar knot from them, but they also have great synthetics."
#26
Rockwell
5.0
(1)
"My Rockwell synthetic is my favorite and I tend to use that one daily. Wish I had saved my money with the Simpsons purchase."
#27
Fine Accoutrements
5.0
(1)
"I picked up a Fine Accoutrements Angel Hair brush (20mm) for about $20. I can say that I prefer it to my Edwin Jager Super Badger."
#28
EJ
5.0
(1)
"It is my favorite synthetic."
#29
Raphaël Kaërell
5.0
(1)
"The best options are likely Raphaël Kaërell Synthetic Sable Brushes and Rosemary & Co. Golden Synthetic."
#30
Amack
5.0
(1)
"Check out the black wolf knots or the tuxedo knots."
#31
Dscosmetic
5.0
(1)
"Dscosmetic G7 from AliExpress."
#32
Peregrino
5.0
(1)
"The Peregrino is a fantastic brush, especially if you like a larger handle."
#33
Fineshave
5.0
(1)
"Besides Fineshave, also see..."
#34
Edwin Jagger
5.0
(1)
"I picked up an Edwin Jagger synthetic silvertip a few days ago, and I love it."
#35
Plissoft
5.0
(1)
"I can vouch for the Plissoft if your in the $10-13 range"
#36
L&L Grooming
4.0
(1)
"I have a very nice L&L grooming bulb synthetic brush."
#37
Princeton
4.0
(1)
"I use Princeton Snap. I haven't used anything else for gouache so I can't compare but I am very happy with them."
#38
HJM Muhle
4.0
(1)
"I got one of these guys HJM Muhle Synthetic."
#39
Italian Barber
4.0
(1)
"Italian Barber Plissoft in whatever size you like."
#40
dscosmetic
4.0
(1)
"Dscosmetic and FS (frank shaving) on aliexpress also have G7 synthetic brush."
#41
Ubersoft
4.0
(1)
"And Ubersoft 2 knots."
#42
Timberwolf
4.0
(1)
"Timberwolf synthetics are easy splaying brushes to work with."
#43
Satin Tip
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about this brush, although haven't tried it yet."
#44
Ubersoft II
4.0
(1)
"Any of the plisson clones seem to get the most love, I'm a fan of the Ubersoft II but that's just personal preference."
#45
Vie-Long
4.0
(1)
"The Vie-Long Horse Hair Shaving Brushes from Spain are great options."
#46
Premier Rasage
4.0
(1)
"I personally use this inexpensive synthetic brush regularly."
#47
Balea MEN
4.0
(1)
"If you are in Europe and have a DM store near, you can buy Balea MEN synthetic for around 6 euros."
#48
Noble Otter
4.0
(1)
"I really enjoy my Noble Otter synthetic."
#49
Sagrada Familia
4.0
(1)
"Perhaps the compact 24mm Sagrada Familia synthetic tuxedo brush fits the bill."
#50
Synthetic
3.0
(1)
"Go synthetic if you like, but don't rule out all badger brushes based on your experience with that one."
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