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

Yep. Agreed. For what it's worth, I have a nice badger brush and I find myself using my cheap Walgreens boar brush much more often. Part of the reason is that because it was so cheap I don't obsess over it. For example, after I use my badger brush I feel the need to gently squeeze liquid water out, delicately dry the tips of the hairs out on a towel, and splay them out in a nice bloom so that capillary action can promote good drying. The boar gets violently whipped free of water into the open shower and left on the counter. Saves me a good minute or two.
If you like a softer feel, I find that the longer I soak the boar bristles in hot water the softer they feel. Try leaving it in hot water for the duration of a shower. Plus, with some age, they tips seem to soften and split considerably. I may not replace my badger brush if it ever poops out.

To sum up, I like my brushes like I like my women. They need to perform, but low maintenance is really really nice.