Thread: Rinsing a brush when done shaving

If you did use a live hamster as a brush you might be able to train it to roll around in soap, go crazy rolling around until the soap froths up then crawl around your face. You could maybe extend the training to doing it while you are still asleep

Originally Posted by edhewitt

If you did use a live hamster as a brush you might be able to train it to roll around in soap, go crazy rolling around until the soap froths up then crawl around your face. You could maybe extend the training to doing it while you are still asleep

Exfoliating, I imagine...

Originally Posted by edhewitt

If you did use a live hamster as a brush you might be able to train it to roll around in soap, go crazy rolling around until the soap froths up then crawl around your face. You could maybe extend the training to doing it while you are still asleep

Oh Lord,,,,

Originally Posted by ffourteen

Exfoliating, I imagine...

Not if you use conditioner on your hamster regularly.

After reading this thread I find it amazing that no one is wondering what kind of "soap" is being used on said brush.

Some so called soaps make my skin feel slimy. If I used them I can imagine they would do the same to my brush. Right now in my cup is a combination of what I think is VDH and the remnants of some other brand that it has been a few years since it was not enough to make a lather in the bottom of the cup that I saved because I am cheap and threw it in when the VDH was running low. I rinse the brush quickly under running water then squeeze and hang upside down. I have never had/seen any issue with soap buildup or to be honest never worried about it. Maybe now I will take a magnifying glass and separate the hairs and inspect the base of the brush.... NAH

My brush is probably the most washed thing in my house besides my toothbrush I am not worried about it being clean.

At the end of the day it is only a shaving brush no matter the cost and as such is a consumable. Very few survive 40+ years of continuous everyday use not needing re knotting or complete replacement. A reasonable amount of care will help to prolong the life of the brush. Personally, reasonable care is a good rinse, a quick shake or two and put away to dry thoroughly.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

At the end of the day it is only a shaving brush no matter the cost and as such is a consumable. Very few survive 40+ years of continuous everyday use not needing re knotting or complete replacement. A reasonable amount of care will help to prolong the life of the brush. Personally, reasonable care is a good rinse, a quick shake or two and put away to dry thoroughly.

Bob

A large stable of beautiful brushes, prolongs the life of a brush,,

like bob said above,IMO this thread is much to do about nothing

Makes a man long for a "Tape, No Tape" thread,,,

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Makes a man long for a "Tape, No Tape" thread,,,

I have heard of people using tape at the base of the knot to stiffen the bristles but that would allow/hide the buildup of soap so I don't think that is a good idea.