I've now bought 3 Badger Brushes.
I remember my first gave the lather a slightly stale smell for the first week or two I had it if I left it in the mug of foam during my shower. It now doesn't smell of anything. I bought another badger brush a couple of days ago and it really smells quite strong. I'm tempted to say it's a bit animaly but I'm not sure and it hasn't gone after being used for 3 days, being soaked for 10 minutes in warm soapy water and washed twice with shampoo.
I bought a lovely big brush today at Trumpers at it smells very pleasant straight out the box. The first two brushes were from Taylors.
Will brush No. 2 ever smell good or is something wrong with it?