Synthetic bristles are a more recent development that replaces the natural badger hair fibres with nylon fibres. These nylon fibres are produced to closely resemble the finest silver tip badger hair in both appearance and feel, with densely-packed knots and incredibly soft tips. As a bonus, synthetic brushes are usually slightly more affordable than a similar silver tip badger hair brush.
Due to their synthetic nature, they are much less prone to mould and fraying over time and as such, boasts better long term use and cost-saving measures. Traditionally, shaving brushes are made from badger hair bristles. Being a natural product, badger hair varies from quite stiff and dark, to very soft and light-coloured. As we covered in our Wet Shaving Basics article , these hairs are graded according to a standard scale which is explained below.
These best badger shaving brushes contain longer hair than most other types of shaving brush, with the badger hair having a lighter colour than that of the pure badger hair variety of shaving brush. A best badger shaving brush is more densely filled with hair than a pure badger shaving brush and so will produce a richer and greater lather on the face.
Pure badger shaving brushes are the most common type of shaving brush used in the UK. The hair of a pure badger shaving brush varies greatly in softness, colour and pliability. Pure badger shaving brushes are predominantly dark in colour but can fluctuate between a light tan colour to a near black silvery sheen.
The hair of a pure badger shaving brush is coarser than that of best or silvertip shaving brushes due to its noticeably larger shaft. Mixed hair brushes are surprisingly, fairly popular, probably due the low cost of these brushes.
Mixed hair is basically what's left after the grading has been done for silvertip, best and pure. A mixed hair brush will mainly be made from best and pure badger hair. The new generation of synthetic hair brushes are known as 'G2 or Generation 2'.
Belts View all. Lapel pins View all. New Collections. New Articles. Shop All Shaving Brushes. Badger hair brushes can last for years if cared for properly. Colors range from dark tan to jet black Hairs are taken from the neck, shoulders, abdomen, and buttocks Typically seen as an entry-level brush. Colors range from light brown to grey Hairs are extracted from the belly and other broad surfaced areas of the badger Regarded as a great value option when considering performance versus cost.
Hairs are taken from the upper sides of the badger The color spectrum runs from mottled white to a light grey center and then white tips Expensive, rare and nearly indistinguishable in regards to performance when compared with silvertip badger hair brushes. Touted as being at the top of the shaving brush chain in regards to quality Hairs for a silvertip badger brush are extracted from the neck or cervical area of the animal The colors of this brush encompass a cream-white base with a jet black band and silver tips, hence the name.
Take your brush by the handle and wet it with warm water, then gently shake off any excess. You can also let it soak in the bowl with warm water. Use warm water — not hot. Dip the brush lightly into the bowl of shaving cream or soap and whip into a rich, foamy lather. A good lather is key to a close shave. Bring the brush to your face and slowly move it in a circular motion, making sure to cover all areas of your beard or stubble.
After shaving, rinse the brush with warm water to remove soap or cream. Squeeze and gently shake off excess water before storing your brush bristles down in a stand. After shaving, rinse the brush under warm water never boiling to ensure all lather has been removed Place the brush in a shaving brush stand so that the bristles are pointing downwards.
This draws moisture away from the base and promotes drying Make sure your shaving brush holder is placed in a dry area and not in a cupboard or in a bag to prevent mildew Rinse the shaving scuttle or bowl and ensure all residual foam has been wiped away Never pull or tug at the bristles or attempt to dry your brush or shaving scuttle in front of a heater or with a blow dryer Leave your shaving brush in the stand to air out.
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After having time to play with lots of brushes at multiple price points, his opinion is an inexpensive badger is a great start.
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