Hello all,

This is my second post, having asked some questions about an inherited razor in the SRP workshop.

Yesterday I received my new Vulfix Super Badger Brush. After a couple of days wait I had gained some stubble and thought I'd give my straight a second try. I rinsed the brush, made a lather and applied to my face and then stropped away. The brush seemed fine (apart from a little smelly - badger I guess) I gave my face a last past with it before beginning to shave.

I'd already had a previous shave covering jaws and cheeks (with a slight attempt on upper lip to see what angle worked) and finished with my Gillette. I was a little shaky but soon got into the flow.

This time the shave was super! I managed all areas with surprising fluidity. It was like I'd done it 100 times, I wasn't at all shaky and remarkably quite confident. My doubts only came about with the new brush. When I applied a second lather to a region already shaved I noticed some hair coming loose off the brush. It kept happening. When I'd finished shaving and washed all utensils I hung the brush upside down and when dry checked to see if any more came out. Nothing like when I was lathering. Is this normal for a new brush? Is there something I've done wrong/missed?

I'd like to thank everyone here for all the invaluable information you've supplied. I used to think of shaving as a chore (even though I have an 'immature' beard). Now I can't seem to wait for the next. Checking every couple of hours to see if its growing.

I'd also like to mention Neil @ www.strop-shop.co.uk for his outstanding professionalism and knowledge. For anyone in the UK looking for supplies or just information, I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Please keep this ART ALIVE!
Gratefully,
Raff