Thread: Badger Vs. Boar Is there a huge difference?

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I agree entirely with what has been said. Badger brushes are definitely a great tool, and there are some excellent ones out there. But they are pricey, and it is not an absolute necessity. I get great shaves, and I am currently using a cheap boar hair brush from CVS, and I even use a synthetic brush for travel because it dries so quickly.
I think that the lather in the first few shaves is often sub-par, because it takes experimentation to create a good lather. I believe that some people just starting out get tied up in the notion that the poor lather is in regard to the brush, when it just takes time to find those perfect measurements and what works for you.
All in all, IMHO nice brushes feel great and work well, but they are not an absolute necessity, especially for a beginner.