I just bought a "badger" brush, or so I though, from a local knife store. I opened it up (it was a Col. Conk) and pulled it out. I read on the side of it that it said "bristle and badger", and it made me wonder what that meant.... Does that mean that I do not have an actual pure badger brush??? Also, when I went to lather up (fo the first time, with Col. Conk Bayrum). First of all, I failed lathering, but I think that I have some ideas about how to fix that....

Anyway, when I applied the badger brush I found that it felt like I was being "poked" by the brush.... I have pretty sensitive skin, so that may be a problem, but I am hoping that there is a way for me to really enjoy shaving, without any razor burn, and hopefully less irritation (which causes my face to breakout

Anyway, I am looking for advice....a lot of it...... I know that I need to get a straight razor, but I just have not made the plunge. I am still stuck in the world of modern shaving, with one of those vibrating four blade piece of junks ( I know, please have mercy on a poor college student)

One last thing, I had a straight razor shave done by a guy in Georgia. Cost me $25.00, I thought it would be worth it. He used a razor with the replaceable blades ( which was an immediate turn off for me) and he continued shaving after the lather was gone (just touching up, but still, it caused some serious irritation) I am hoping that my skin is not to sensitive for a straight razor, cause I really want to use one.

Ok, take care and TIA.