The 10 Best Shaving Brushes

With its luxuriously dense, hand-tied knot of silvertip badger hair, the Simpsons Chubby 1 Super (around $150) is lauded by grooming aficionados around the globe, and is one of the highest quality brushes on the market. It can last for decades when properly cared for.

The sophisticated Edwin Jagger Best (appx. $38) uses bristles sourced from the Meles meles badger to absorb and retain hot water, making it ideal for the densest creams. This attractive, ebony pick produces generous suds that enable your razor to glide across your face with ease.

Made to last for years, the Muhle Traditional (about $122) boasts excellent German craftsmanship and high-quality materials. The sleek, durable handle is constructed from a brass core that's nickel plated and then covered in galvanized chrome that sports delicate chasing.

Bring the barbershop to your bathroom with the expertly crafted Maison Lambert (about $65), a French-made item that will complement any color scheme with its sleek, silver-toned plating and well balanced, marbled knob that's cut to rest comfortably within your palm.

The exceptionally attractive faux-horn handle on the Parker Safety (around $60) has some heft to it, so you can grip and maneuver it with ease while its dense bristles generate a sumptuous lather. Once you're finished, simply hang it on the included acrylic drip stand to dry.

The obsidian acrylic shaft of the Vikings Blade Luxury (around $33) is offset with a hefty Swedish alloy, which allows for good control as you mix your soap and sweep it over your skin. It's backed by a 90-day warranty, so you can rest easy should anything happen to it.

Handmade in Portugal using Old World techniques, the Semogue Excelsior 830 (around $24) uses 90% tops boar bristles with a loft of over two inches to pull dead skin cells from weary complexions, preventing irritation and leaving you feeling silky and smooth after your shave.

For those who want to go the synthetic route, look no further than the Haircut & Shave Co. Proven (appx. $19), an ergonomic and stylish pick that's manufactured using a 100% cruelty-free process. Its vegan fibers boast fast-drying properties, making cleanup convenient and quick.

When it comes to producing a liberal, creamy lather in a snap, the Fendrihan Personal (about $16) is hard to beat. This no-frills tool not only provides an exfoliating, irritation-free experience, it also has a handsome black resin handle that will fit into any bathroom design scheme.

With its hefty knob and extra-long natural boar's hair bristles with a reinforced backbone, the Omega Professional (around $8) is an ideal choice for those just switching to wet shaving. It whips soaps into a dense, rich foam that is perfect for a buttery pass.