Before WWI, most shaving brushes were, like this one, made of horsehair. There were some issues with anthrax and they fell out of favor in the West and were supplanted by boar and badger (depending on your class). This Turkish brush will deliver and hold a rich and luxurious lather once the ends begin to split after a week or so of use. Bruce on Shaving, a most respectable expert, claims these brushes have 85% of the good points of both boar and badger. I can neither confirm nor deny as I have never tried a badger. It's just a nice, effective brush that costs $2.50 - can you dig it? It may or may not have a strong animal stink when new. If so, try shampooing it a few times and it should be fine. After use, rinse all of the soap out. Shake. Squeeze bristles in corner of towel. Shake again. Now you can put it on the counter bristles up and it will actually dry. You want it to mold/rot? Don't do those things, and you'll be out another $2.50. Another point to consider is that some people who habitually soak their whole brush in the sink have had some problems, when you soak, just submerge the tips. Use a glass.
Another major point in favor of horse brushes? They dry much quicker than boar or badger - just a few hours standing up on its handle is all it takes for mine to completely dry.
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After 6 weeks, it just gets better and has only shed maybe 6 hairs in all which is pretty incredible for any brush.
Haters be damned, this brush just keeps getting better!
ReplyDeleteand compared with a badger brush, what would you say works better laterhing in the face?
ReplyDeleteAs I point out in the post, I have yet to use a badger brush. I know that the horse KICKS ASS and it makes me laugh that it cost $2.50
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