I nearly pulled the trigger on a Zenith brush just like this. Would you recommend it? How does it compare with the Maseto?
Thanks in advance
Would I recommend one? The answer, not yet. I've only used it twice but I can give you my initial impressions.
For starters the packaging is the best I've come across. Ok so what does that say about the brush? Well it shows they care about quality and the details.
The handle has a decent weight to it and it's ergonomic.
This is my first butterscotch so I have no idea how it compares to any other 'classics' like a Simpsons. Although the photo on my SOTD has got a filter on it, it actually looks pretty close to that in the flesh. I would say it's closer to mustard than butterscotch.
Onto the knot. It's a 26mm with 55mm loft but feels bigger somehow. It's got decent backbone and good flow through. There is some scritch there, the most I've encountered from any brush I've bought. Saying that it isn't uncomfortable on the face.
As I said I've only used it twice so I'm hoping (from what I've read) the scritch will disappear with use.
How does it compare to a Maseto? I have a Finest and Silvertip, both 24mm.
I have to say the Maseto's perform better than the Zenith (at the time of writing).
They create a lather quicker and feel better on the face. The Maseto's are my favourite brushes at the moment and I'm luck to own some high end brushes (Thater, shavemac). You just can't argue with their performance.
Saying that the Zenith feels as though it will last longer.
Can I say hand on heart buy one? Not just yet but I don't think you would be disappointed if you did buy one either.
Hope this helps? If you need to know anything else just ask.
Cheers
Rob