Parker Deluxe Synthetic Silvertip Shaving Brush w/Black & Chrome Handle

I decided to get back into wetshaving after several years away. My nearly 20-year-old Shavemac badger hair brush had a badly chipped handle and hairs falling out, so I started looking around at replacement brushes. Turns out, there are a lot more high-quality options out there these days that don’t involve killing badgers or boars for a niche grooming hobby, so I went for this well-reviewed synthetic brush.It outperforms my old silvertip brush in every way. This brush is fantastic. The tips are soft and luxurious, but the knot has a bit more backbone to it, which helps with loading soap onto the brush. I tested it out on a puck of Arko shave soap in a soup bowl, and I quickly had mountains of beautiful slick lather in the bowl and the brush. No weird smell, no need to shampoo it first or anything like that. Just stellar performance at a reasonable price. I like the heavy handle, too. It makes the brush feel expensive even though it’s not.All in all, a fantastic shaving brush that won’t break the bank or kill an animal.

This is a great brush. It is soft, lathers well and is very sturdy. It does not give off the "funky wet cat" odor that the animal hair brushes often do, and more importantly it does NOT shed at all! I also have a Parker synthetic with a white pearl handle that I have been using for 3 years and really like that one too. This black handle is identical in quality and performance...only difference is the color. I have been wet shaving for 5 decades, and since I tried my first synthetic 3 years ago I no longer use animal hair brushes because IMO these Parker synthetic brushes have been far better all around.And just in case you're wondering, I'm not a vegan or animal rights activist, I'm just being honest about what works better for me.

I had the same brush in badger bristle that I like very much, but I wanted to move toward a synthetic version for a variety of reasons. This brush is very well-made, and looks good; some might find it a trifle heavy due to the metal cap, but I think the weight is just fine myself.It comes with a plastic stand, but I usually leave that in the box since I use a metal stand for brush and razor. The bristles are extremely soft, and obviously no odor, but I personally wish the bristles were a little stiffer, and this is something I’ve seen in every synthetic brush I’ve tried. The bristles are so soft that using the brush with a hard artisinal soap is difficult due to the amount of pressure one must exert to build lather. When working with creams this isn’t as much of a problem.Would I recommend this brush? Absolutely, but with the caveats I’ve outlined above.

Foams up the soap quickly but doesn't seem to hold the cream as much as my other natural brushes. Soft for the face but I think I like my other synthetic more. Natural still the best but maybe one day a man made one will hold moisture like natural hair does

This shaving brush by Parker a company based out of India, that makes wet shaving supplies recently came out with this particular brush which features a chrome steel base with a black handle with synthetic bristles. The brush itself looks very elegant and could easily be mistaken for a much more expensive brush. The bristles themselves are very very soft and provide for an excellent lather, but because the brush plate is made of metal it is a bit bottom-heavy, however I actually prefer this as it gives you more weight when applying the brush lather to your face. Overall I think this brush is definitely worth well more than what it sells for and I recommend it to anyone looking for a premium quality synthetic brush at a low price!No animals were harmed in the making of this brush! :)

So this was my first synthetic brush, but it has not disappointed. After some research and using a cheap pure badger brush, I gave this a shot.As for what really matters, the lather, it does a good job. I was surprised to find that it has a good amount of backbone. Makes creating a lather easier and the application quick. What i was surprised to find was how soft the tips of the brush. The combination of back bone and softness created a unique experience. The hefty handle gives great control with the brush and gives a sense of quality my other brushes don't have.For the price, this is a great brush that I would highly advice.

This brush is better than much more expensive ones I've used in the past. It feels great and it built very well. You can feel the quality right when you pick it up. This will be my go to brush from now on!

I'll keep it short because nobody got time to read paragraphs about the intricate design blah blah blah. The weight of the handle is excellent, really gives this a rich feel.Pros:Really gets a good lather going, holds water fairly well for a synthetic.You're not killing animals for this.Cons;Brush is a bit stiff compared to silver tip.Buy it. Use it. Be happy.