Vulfix 404 - Grosvenor

[Norky]

Thinking about picking one of these up, a boar / badger mix. I currently have a couple of pure badger brushes but I want to try a brush with a bit more backbone. Does anyone have any experience with this bush? I tend to face lather so I was wondering if it holds enough lather for 3 passes?

 

[Gingerpose]

Thinking about picking one of these up, a boar / badger mix. I currently have a couple of pure badger brushes but I want to try a brush with a bit more backbone. Does anyone have any experience with this bush? I tend to face lather so I was wondering if it holds enough lather for 3 passes?

I have one, in fact it was my first brush a year ago. Still in regular rotation. I tend to bowl lather, so can't comment on the three passes thing. It is certainly a cracking brush and one I would heartily recommend.

 

[singerman]

brilliant value, i alternate my 404 with my ej best, i like it just as much at nearly a third the price :icon_razz:

 

[Fido]

Now £10.20 here - and a 10% discount for TSR members:

http://diamondedgeltd.com/acatalog/Progress_Vulfix___Mason_Pearson_shaving_brushes_and_accessories.html

Gone up since I wrote this, but still good value:

http://fidosshavingbrushblog.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/vulfix-404-grosvenor-badgerboar-mix.html

 

[Pig Cat]

I would also consider the Semogue 1305. It's not a lot more money than the 404 and a very popular brush.

 

[Gogser]

I like it so much that I bought another one, and now have two in rotation with a couple of boar brushes.

They did not take long to break in, and are wonderful lather makers. Superb value in my humble opinion!

 

[beejay]

There are many users of this brush on the forum.
Its a classic style and it represents great value for money.
Welcome to TSR by the way.
regards, beejay

 

[antdad]

I think the TSR discount applys to Simpson brushes only, maybe you could confirm that.

 

[shavecraft]

A very good brush. Excellent with soaps...it holds more than enough for 3 passes.

 

[Ken T M]

Just bought one on the strength of all the recommendations here.

 

[sjedwardz]

I've got the grosvenor and the Semogue 1305, the Vulfix is much better and cheaper!

 

[Norky]

Thanks for the great advice guys, I will get one ordered.

Norky

 

[MachM]

Just bought one on the strength of all the recommendations here.

Me too

 

[N_Architect]

The 404 is a very classic and nice starter brush, but in my opinion the knot is way too weak in density (i.e. its density is below what I would expect or need - but perhaps this is just me). Nevertheless it is a unique brush.

The 10% Diamond Edge discount is for Simpsons brushes only.

 

[Dipesh]

My personal choice is the 1305. It has a better knot. The handle on the 404 is much better though. My 404 now has a TGN 22mm fan that Beejay fitted. Now it's a brilliant brush!

 

[N_Architect]

I second that. The handle is very good. First thing I thought about this brush after the second shave was "...this will be the first brush I'll send to Bill for a change of knot..."