Synthetic Brush reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 172 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Synthetic Brush brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/wicked_edge, r/minipainting, r/Wetshaving, r/Wetshavers_India, r/Shave_Bazaar. Top-rated brands include Yaqi (5.0/5), Maggard (4.6/5), RazoRock (4.9/5).

Stats

Reviews172

Subreddits8

Posts42

Brands61

Products75

Top communities

r/wicked_edge129 r/minipainting17 r/Wetshaving15 r/Wetshavers_India4 r/Shave_Bazaar2

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Yaqi

5.0

(22)

"My recommendation is to visit on AliExpress Yaqi factory store."

"I got my first Yaqi brush thrown in on a trade bundle, and it performed so much better than the Omegas I was used to."

"I’ve had good luck ordering from the Yaqi factory site at AliExpress. I got a really nice synthetic brush this week."

"Like others have said, Yaqi brushes are excellent. Super soft but have great backbone."

"For bang for your buck, you can't do better than a yaqi Synthetic I think!"

"As others have said, Yaqi brushes are excellent for the price."

"I picked up a couple Yaqi brushes in trades and I’ve been really happy with them."

"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."

"I have this knot in a different handle, and I love it. Lather monster."

Maggard

4.6

(16)

"Personally I have loved my Maggard 24mm marble handle synthetic brush for years."

"Maggards synthetic - 14 USD."

"Here's a severe-duty synthetic 30mm brush by Maggard's."

"It's easily on par with $80+ brushes I have."

"Maggard synthetic is really really great and cheap."

"I would suggest you get the one from Maggards. The 24mm is fantastic."

"The Maggards 24mm are great. I'm sorry I own anything else."

"You can pick up the Maggards Starter kit. it'll come with a synthetic brush."

"Most people here highly recommend the V3 Razor, and the Maggard synthetic brush."

"The new 24mm maggard synthetic is incredible."

RazoRock

4.9

(12)

"Razorock plissoft synthetics are fantastic and very affordable!"

"After the Razorock Plisoft Tricolore. Which is far cheaper."

"RazoRock BIG BRUCE or HULK. Accept no substitutes."

"RazoRock 400 Plissoft is a fave... and currently on sale for just 13 bucks at Italian Barber."

"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."

Mühle

4.3

(12)

"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."

"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"

"Muhle STF brushes are very well made."

Simpson

4.5

(10)

"I have the Simpsons T3 brush, and I absolutely love it."

"T3 and T2 =my fovourites."

"Simpson T3."

"My second is the Simpson Trafalgar T3. It's more expensive, but a great brush, also because of its size."

"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."

Stirling

4.8

(9)

"I have a stirling brush and I love it. Soooo soft."

"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."

"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."

"Stirling or Yaqi. Either can be had for under $15."

"I know you said synthetic but you may like a Stirling Badger."

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."

Omega

4.0

(6)

"The Omega brush is pretty as all with that white handle."

"The Omega S-series out of Italy has a bit more backbone during lathering if you want some scrubbiness."

"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."

"The Omega S-Brush is a solid budget option."

"Omega S series."

Plisson

4.4

(5)

"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."

"Surprised no one's recommended a Plisson synthetic brush, from the Plisson company themselves. It's a decent synthetic brush, and in Europe."

"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."

#10

Muhle

4.4

(5)

"The Muhle silver tip fibre comes in a 25 mm size and it's pretty much perfect."

"I got the Muhle Silvertip Fibre V2 21mm as my first brush and I love it."

"I'm definitely trying out that G4 knot in the future and maybe Muhle STF and EVO as well."

"For €28 you've got a decent brush (not the best, but feels fine and lathers efficiently)"

"I love the Muhle Rytmo (another great one)."

#11

Whipped Dog

4.5

(4)

"Check out Larry over at Whipped Dog for some of the best priced, best quality brushes."

"Whippeddog"

"I usually go with my old Whipped Dog synthetic."

"I can recommend Whipped Dog's synthetic brush."

#12

Winsor & Newton

4.3

(4)

"I really love the Winsor and Newton Cotman series. And actually, synthetic brushes are the way to go with gouache."

"W&N actually makes nice synthetics too - try their Cotman series."

"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."

#13

AP Shave Co.

4.7

3.0

(1)

"I'll loan you my reject rat bastard redheaded stepchild brush with an Amack game changer knot if you want to give it a go."

#61

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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