I am happy that you were enlightened with Feathers. I am out of them, but will get some later in the year because I want to do a video using a fresh Feather blade in one of my shavettes.
Joe it’s really not a good practice to soak a boar brush. You should just wet it before use. The bristles become waterlogged and yup, you lose them! Great shave otherwise.
I hear you. However, I don't soak the brush up to the neck so that the integrity of the glue is damaged. Yes, I know about capillary action, but it doesn't apply here. Also, to break in a boar, it is recommended to keep it in dishwasher liquid and water for days so I don't see the difference with leaving a boar brush soaking overnight. Also. the brush has constantly lost bristles from day one.
thank you Jeff.the red tip handle is a lot thicker that the regular flare tip models.thick as a fatboy..
Just saying, my friend, I dip the brush in water prior to building my MWF lather! Never have lost bristles! My son’s honemeister guru, Howard Schlecter, shared this learning with him. It’s worked for me! I have several broken in boar brushes and have never lost bristles.
I think it's because I press down hard when I lather my face that causes the bristles to shed. In any event, it is normal for natural hair brushes to shed.
your knot may have a weak/poor glue setting.i am heavy with my brushes when lathering..only experienced hair loss when the knot was new,a random straggler..weeds out the weaklings per se..
24th April 2022. Shaving recipe for today. Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Sea Salt & Fennel Extract 2 in1 Shower Gel. Pre: Cold wet flannel to my face. Chantry Lavender Goat's Milk Bar Soap. Brush: Omega 10077. Face Lather. Lather: Razorock "What The Puck? !"Lime Burst Shaving soap. Blade: Feather Hi Stainless. (D2) Razor: Muhle R89. Post: Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./ Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Cien Aqua ASL./Aloe Vera Gel./Milton Lloyd Essentials No9 EdP. A relaxing Sunday morning shave. Another excellent smooth performance from the Feather Hi Stainless...My judgement & opinion of them on my second week of focus using them has went from being very undecided about them, to thinking they are an outstandingly smooth efficient blade... I have mentioned before if i had to have only one DE Razor the Muhle R89 would be a very strong contender...I will always have a soft spot for the Muhle r89 & Merkur 34c as both razors helped me to develop my technique and gain my shaving confidence when i first started out. For that reason alone i will never part with either razor. An enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfortable shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small squirts of Milton Lloyd Essentials No9 EdP to the chest & pulse points. My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine. Stay Safe, and enjoy your Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.
