What are the best professional-grade shaving brushes?

This compact, densely filled shaving brush uses Super Silvertip Badger hair and has a 22mm knot. Its 85mm overall height and 59g weight suit wet shavers who want a controlled, face-lathering brush with soft natural bristles and substantial density.

This handmade British shaving brush combines an ultra-soft Super Silvertip Badger knot with the compact, versatile Duke 3 design. Its 23mm knot and 65g weight suit wet shavers who want a premium brush for both face lathering and bowl lathering.

The Duke 3 has a faux ebony handle and Simpson's Sovereign synthetic fibre, with a 95mm overall height and 23mm knot diameter. Its 65g weight and synthetic bristles suit wet shavers who want a durable, quick-drying brush with supportive backbone.

This hand-made shaving brush has a tall, ergonomic Captain 2 handle in an Amber Blaze finish and a dense High Mountain White Manchurian Badger knot. Its 120mm overall height and 51mm loft make it especially suitable for wet shavers who prefer bowl lathering and strong backbone.

A limited-edition Chubby 2 shaving brush made with unbleached natural Manchurian badger hair and genuine natural silver tips. It has a 50mm loft, 27mm knot diameter, and distinctive Solar Flare handle, making it suitable for experienced wet shavers seeking a dense, luxurious brush.