The Brush: Basic Information Everyone Should Know

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by PLANofMAN, Jun 25, 2012.

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  1. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    This brush?
     
    Queen of Blades, Sep 16, 2013
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  2. ShorTea

    ShorTea Member

    Yes, I'll be more careful with it! LOL
     
    ShorTea, Sep 16, 2013
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  3. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It's machine made. The knot isn't dense enough and it probably shed quite a few hairs before it came into your hands. Tangling is a non-issue on boar or badger handmade knots, so this isn't something that we see very often. Try to just use the tips of the brush when you are lathering and you should see most (if not all) of the tangling issues go away. You might want to take a look at this recent thread: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/recommend-me-a-good-starter-brush.34509/
    I actually mentioned (but not recommended) the Van der Hagen badger brush in that thread.

    I'll also add your issue to the original post in this thread.
     
    PLANofMAN, Sep 16, 2013
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  4. JCD

    JCD Member

    Thanks for such an interesting thread

    Not got to the end of the thread yet but already thinking we may need another brush fairly soon as the one we have is very old and probably needs lots of TLC to get the best out of it.
     
    JCD, Sep 30, 2013
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  5. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Very informative article, Ryan, and this thread is an invaluable read for any wet-shaver.
    I enjoy using a variety of shaving brushes and learning the attributes of each. The differences between makes and materials, such as boar vs badger for example, do become obvious with regular use. Although I do enjoy the soft luxuriousness of a good badger brush, I find myself drawn to the boars most mornings.
     
    HolyRollah, Oct 12, 2013
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  6. JCD

    JCD Member

    Update - a new, slightly larger bristle brush (assume boar) is working lots better, still learning the 'knack' though.
     
    JCD, Oct 31, 2013
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  7. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    Choices choices choices.......Reading this forum and thread, is like a kid in a See's Candy Store where they are giving away any 1 pound combination box of candy.
    Ryan Thank you for this thread. Thanks for such an interesting thread. I must have forgotten there is such an art to shaving and choosing the best brush. :eatdrink013:
    I guess I will need to make another pot of coffee.
     
    PatrickA51, Jan 19, 2014
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  8. J. Stuhr

    J. Stuhr New Member

    Great info! Thanks man!
     
    J. Stuhr, Jan 23, 2014
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  9. SnipeLife

    SnipeLife New Member

    Thanks this article is great
     
    SnipeLife, Mar 5, 2014
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  10. briarup

    briarup New Member

    Great article Ryan!! Thanks!!
     
    briarup, Apr 1, 2014
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  11. denshaver

    denshaver Member

    Awesome jpb. Thank yo so much for info I needed.
     
    denshaver, May 14, 2014
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  12. mervyn cadma

    mervyn cadma Member

    A lot of detailed information explained, thank you guys
     
    mervyn cadma, May 24, 2014
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  13. Shriike

    Shriike New Member

    Thanks for the info!
     
    Shriike, Sep 13, 2014
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  14. Medicus Ille

    Medicus Ille New Member

    Thanks for explaining all those brush options. I'll be on my guard for differing brush grade names now:).
     
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    Medicus Ille, Nov 24, 2014
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  15. chromedometone

    chromedometone Active Member

    This is a great thread. Thanks
     
    chromedometone, Feb 24, 2015
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  16. Virodoc

    Virodoc New Member

    Excellent overview, one of the most comprehensive I have seen. Thank you for the information!
     
    Virodoc, Mar 13, 2015
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  17. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Added a section for Manchurian/High Mountain badger. They've been around long enough for people to figure out what class of brush these fall into.

    I apologize in advance for offending people with my somewhat cynical view of these "limited edition" special grade, etc. brushes.

    Also added a section on brush longevity.
     
    Last edited: Jun 7, 2015
    PLANofMAN, Jun 7, 2015
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  18. natal000

    natal000 Active Member

    I own a Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger which is I think is better overall then the Kent BLK 8 Silvertip. I think that it depends on the manufacturer more than how the brush is graded that determines quality. You really have to research the manufacturers and place close attention to the reviewers. You may not agree with some of the reviews but it does give you a great reference point in helping in choosing the right brush. The same goes for the other shaving items.
     
    natal000, Jun 8, 2015
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  19. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    I agree up to a point. Any of the reputable long established companies make high quality brushes. Vulfix-Simpson, Rooney, Kent, Semogue, and Omega (edit: and Plisson) all make great brushes. I have a Rooney finest, and I much prefer my vintage short loft Hardright badger brush. Overall, I prefer boar brushes.

    I'm not surprised that you find the quality of the Simpson brush to be higher than the Kent. After all, the Simpson brand is built on shave brushes. The Kent brand is built on men's grooming products, and most specifically, handmade hair brushes.
     
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    PLANofMAN, Jun 8, 2015
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  20. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Added Larry at Whipped Dog as a supplier of brush knots to the OP.
     
    PLANofMAN, Jun 11, 2015
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