Thread: what type of brush?

What do you tink about a synthetisch brush. Great performers those brushes.

Guidry, +1 for continued use of the new boar brush until it is broken in. The tips will get softer while retaining the backbone.

I have not tried a synthetic brush as of yet

Also I read some were ...something about washing the brush with conditioner or something to soften it up a bit ....any thoughts on this?

Originally Posted by Guidry

I have not tried a synthetic brush as of yet

Also I read some were ...something about washing the brush with conditioner or something to soften it up a bit ....any thoughts on this?

Its a good idea to wash your brush from time to time with regular hair shampoo, this will get any dried lather and mineral build up from the base of the brush, rinse well with warm water. As a rule do not use very hot water on brushes, you risk loosening the glue and it may loose hairs. Hair softening in the case of boar brushes comes from split ends created at the tips due to mechanical abrasion with your bowl or face, this is desirable for boars and is a normal part of break in. Conditioners claim to repair split ends and may inhibit this process so it might be counter productive. As far as badger brushes are concerned there are some very talented brush makers in this lovely land of wet shaving that might provide some excellent advice on their care. Just to comment on synthetics, I only have one old synthetic brush that I cant say I'm too fond of but I understand currently synthetic brushes have improved greatly and will give naturals a run for their money. Enjoy yourself and Good luck.

Shampoo not conditioner...that makes more sense lol