For those looking to upgrade their shaving routine, a quality shaving brush is a solid starting point. Shaving brushes add real style and regalness to every hair removal situation, but more importantly, these tools can improve sometimes monotonous and painful daily shaves.
The first step in integrating a shaving brush into a daily routine is choosing one from the litany of options available. While most shaving brushes are made of badger hair due to their fantastic water absorption abilities and supple feel, there are other cheaper and viable options -- like boar or horse hair. Let's take a few minutes to review the pros and cons of each.
PURE BADGER |
Pure Badger is the most common grade and makes for a great starter brush that won’t break the bank.
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BEST BADGER |
Best Badger brushes represent the next step up in quality and in price.
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SUPER BADGER |
Super Badger brushes utilize some of the rarest badger hairs and offer an unparalleled luxurious experience.
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HORSE, BOAR AND SYNTHETIC |
While not in the same quality category as badger, with proper cleansing, technique and confidence, these tools can help improve any shave.
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WHAT'S YOUR HANDLE |
Most buyers these days choose to upgrade the quality of the badger hair rather than the quality of the handle. That said, there are two main types of handles: Wooden and Synthetic. Synthetic handles are more common and are usually a blend of modern composites. These handles are very low maintenance and are less likely to break. Wooden handles, while beautiful, require extra care and tend to be more fragile. Unfortunately, wood inherently does not handle moisture over time as well. |
IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DECISION |
So, if you're looking to buy a shaving brush, here's the must-know facts: Pure Badger brushes are the perfect starter brush and apply shaving cream much better than a hand. Best Badger brushes are a fantastic upgrade over Pure Badger and offer a higher degree of luxury at a still affordable price. Super Badger brushes are most luxurious brushes on the market, perfect for the gentleman who wants nothing but the best. Nothing wrong saving a few bucks and getting a Boar or Horse Brush, just don't expect as much as from a Badger. |