After having lunch with a friend he mentioned shaving with a brush... much to my surprise. He retrieved his Wilkinson Sword (made in Germany) boar brush that he's been using daily for several years. I see they are available for around $6. It is a rubbery material that feels great in the hand and is actually a very good profile. He really enjoys the well broken in boar. He's still using carts and doesn't have much interest in any alternatives. When I look at my assortment of badger brushes, many I consider luxury items, I am humbled by this utilitarian offering providing so much pleasure and so many great shaves. Now I just have to get him some decent/more interesting soap. Here is the still wet brush, and the bottom markings.
I hope mine is better built and holds up better than the two Burma Shave brushes i had. They were great, until they fell apart, suddenly. Where were the Wilkies made???
