Thread: Shorting the brush

I just aquired an older brush, the hair on this thing is uber long, and as nice as it is it is a little long for my likeing. Could I cut the hair down to my wanted length or is that not advised????

The tips will be thicker and sharper. Ive heard people trimming a brush and then using the brush on sandpaper to taper the ends. I have never tried it so no first hand here.

sjb,
Here is my suggestion. You might end up ruining what you have. Buy yourself another brush with a shorter loft and keep this one for your deeper mugs.

Thanks, a deeper mug never crossed my mind, I may just get a deep mug just for this brush then.

Something about this thread makes me smile

I think when they trim a brush it's done from the back side not the front. I you trim the brush from the top the qualities of the hair are changed since the hair itself varies as you go along the shaft.

Trimming a brush by the way is not as easy as it looks if you want to do a proper job.

Originally Posted by sjb4552

Thanks, a deeper mug never crossed my mind, I may just get a deep mug just for this brush then.

sjb,
I see you live in Milwaukee, too. If you need any help or information in the world of traditional shaving, you are more than welcome to stop by the house.

Originally Posted by sjb4552

Could I cut the hair down to my wanted length or is that not advised????

I wouldn't do that
There are many chances to ruin the knot permanently
If you don't like him so much then re-knot.