Thread: Horse hair brush

Originally Posted by razorjoe

When I was a house painter I used camel hair brushes a lot and they lasted more than synthetic, soft enough, maybe on the stiff side but that is what I need for my thick omnidirectional whiskers that are like barb wire. The paint brush I use never really stunk so smell I don't think will be an issue, what do you guys think? To stiff, to expensive?

You just THINK that camel's ass stinks! Run any variety of new brushes across the nose, during the shave, and gagging shall ensue. Boar, Horse, badger, they all stink, IMO
Money does not necessarily buy non-stinkage, FME. Any brush coming in gets the Oxyclean. Vintage, or new!
YMMV

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Money does not necessarily buy non-stinkage

I've always suspected this was true...now that you have put words to it Thomas, I'm taking it to the bank.

I used to use a badger flaying brush on a few decorative finishes back in the day. Cost a pile but paid for itself quickly.
How scritchy are the tips on a horse hair? I've been considering checking one out off and on for a while.