Thread: Worn Out Brush?

I have been using a AOS brush for several years now. I was wondering how you tell when a brush is worn out? It still seems to do good.

Post a pic for us to see,,,,,I have brushes that I found in an antique store that are older than me & look great , after they were cleaned. There are guys here that have brushes that they have used for decades.

Originally Posted by blueheeler

I have been using a AOS brush for several years now. I was wondering how you tell when a brush is worn out? It still seems to do good.

If it still has bristles, and if it still absorbs water, then its useable. It may not be pretty, and it may be
a tad bit thin, but it's still useful...like the hair on my head.

Come ON ! you don't need a reason to get a new brush :<0)

Originally Posted by blueheeler

I have been using a AOS brush for several years now. I was wondering how you tell when a brush is worn out? It still seems to do good.

The same way as with people. They don't work no more.

blueheeler,
It all depends on which The Art of Shaving badger brush you have: pure, fine or silvertip grade. The pure is machine made and will last no more than a couple years, if that. The fine and the silvertip grades, both handmade, will last much longer. The next question is how well you have taken care of the brush and if you have ever cleaned it. Also, after a while, even the best of the brushes, start losing hair. Still, before coming a conclusion, clean the brush properly and see how it works.

It still seems to work good and it has not lost very many bristles at all. I put it in dish water ever so often and then it looks new again.