Thread: my boar brush doesn't hold lather anymore!

Originally Posted by Matheus

The Almighty Sagamore is right, seems your furry pal is contaminated with some sort of oily thing or another substance that can inhibit the lather formation. I do not use shaving oil anymore because of that. If your brush made contact with alum this can also occur, since alum inhibits lather formation. Wash the hell out of with with the Sagamore's recipe and LOTS of good water. Bristles are hollow, and oils and salts can penetrate the thin channels.

I don't use preshave oil, but it's very possible it's come into contact with the alum.

Originally Posted by rolodave

If the vinegar and soda do not work, try Borax.

Dawn dish soap is a great degreaser. They use Dawn to clean oil off birds. Strong stuff.

Thanks! I'll try that!

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

could be your just not loading enough soap in it and water, Tc

I'm pretty sure that's not the problem - mostly because it never used to ever be a problem with this brush, and I can still make great lather with my other brushes. Also, the difference between face and bowl lathering indicates it's not just a lather issue. I've definitely tried loading tons of soap onto the brush, it doesn't make a difference.