Thread: Lather-eating boar brush

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Originally Posted by MinniesMate

I bought my glycerin in the pharmacy section of one of the big regional grocery stores. I found it on the first aide aisle. You might even try Walmart or one of the chain pharmacies. I did ask one of the pharmacy techs which aisle it would be on and she really didn't know where it was but she took me over to the first aide aisle and she just happened to stop in the right spot and saw it on the top shelf. (Your results may vary )

Well the thing is, I live in Finland, so no walmart for me. There are supermarkets here, but there's not so much pharmacy stuff in those. What is the intended uses of the glyserin you use (what is it marketed for)? Might be easier to find if I knew that... But thanks

I used to get mine from the Chemists/Pharmacy it was in with the sore throat remedies area

Originally Posted by cookie

I used to get mine from the Chemists/Pharmacy it was in with the sore throat remedies area

Thats the one, cough remedy, all "Tickly" cough mixture is Glycerine and sugar pretty much

Originally Posted by ursus

Well the thing is, I live in Finland, so no walmart for me. There are supermarkets here, but there's not so much pharmacy stuff in those. What is the intended uses of the glyserin you use (what is it marketed for)? Might be easier to find if I knew that... But thanks

Sorry, I didn't notice your location. The bottle I have is labeled for skin healing. May have said for healing cuts.

Ok. I'll see if I can find them from the pharmacy.

FWIW, I have a badger brush that's OK, but I love my boar brush. For my likes, badger is too soft and after making a nice lather, it's like lathering with a feather duster. So, I tried a boar brush, a Vulfix that cost $8.00. Fantastic lather! Thick, creamy, and lasts.

The boar brush I have has a knot of 30mm and loft of 55/65mm and I have found it a bit too big for my tastes. My mainstay is a synthetic body shop brush that I like very much. A bit smaller but still lathers well. I've been wanting to buy a badger, but haven't chosen one yet, though I've been ogling semogues.

Ursus - I got my Glycerin from the local pharmacy - it's also known as glycerol, and can be used as a sweetener, humectant (humidity stabiliser for things like cigar humidors), or an emollient (skin moisturiser). Try amongst the dietary supplements and that sort of stuff - I'm pretty sure that's where I found mine. Or you could just ask the assistant - even easier for you.

ursus,

I had very similar issues as you when I transitioned from badger to boar (which I use quite a bit now). What I do that seems to work well is soak the brush with hot water while I shower. Then, I refresh the water in my scuttle take my brush and give it 3 little shake and go to my puck for 20-40 seconds loading the brush before either face lathering or moving to my bowl. It's rare that I need to add any more water during the lather building, and I generate enough lather for 4 or 5 passes.

In short, my guess is using more product will improve your results (in conjunction with the advice offered by the other gents).