Thread: TI pure badger brush a real disappointment

There are some great suggestions here.

Personally, I like a scratchy brush for soaps. That said, there are some vendors here that do some fantastic custom work with various grades of badger knots (among others). I would recommend checking some out as they cost less than you paid.

Yes, a keyboard duster, that's about right! I've tried soaking it in conditioner, and brushing the tips vigorously on a sheet of sandpaper. Will give it a few weeks of use to see what happens. Thanks everybody!!

Originally Posted by tezza

and brushing the tips vigorously on a sheet of sandpaper.

Never heard of that before. I would suggest just using it to lather to break it in. I would think you might damage the bristles on sandpaper.

Never thought i would be addicted to shopping for brushes.
but once i got my first silver tip badger brush.
It makes the whole shaving my face so darn enjoyable.
Got more on the way.

@ JimmyHad - I was thinking the sandpaper damage would be an improvement... LOL! But it's a good idea, just using it to lather to see how it breaks in - it certainly does THAT well. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Suile

Never thought i would be addicted to shopping for brushes.
but once i got my first silver tip badger brush.
It makes the whole shaving my face so darn enjoyable.
Got more on the way.

I have my fill, for the moment, of razors & hones. I have a Coti on the way. That will keep me out of H.A.D. for a while, but the taste for brushes has hit my tongue. Just ordered a beautiful custom brush, show you when it gets here in a few days. I think brushes will be my downfall this coming year.

$60 for a pure badger? That's highway robbery. You could have gotten a small silvertip for that price or a great best badger. You paid for the TI name and I doubt they even made it. Maybe it's a Plisson if it's from France.

Since you don't like it see if they will take it back.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

$60 for a pure badger? That's highway robbery. You could have gotten a small silvertip for that price or a great best badger. You paid for the TI name and I doubt they even made it. Maybe it's a Plisson if it's from France.

Since you don't like it see if they will take it back.

The thing i ben wondering about the brushes is their a difference bewteen the silver tips made in china and not made in china. cause i ben reading 99.99 percent of the badger hair is coming from china.
The silver tip badger brush i bought from the retailer in canada for 64 bucks don't say where it's made just their store name on the box. well worth buying it's so enjoyable soaping up my face with it. It's a much softer brush then my vintage ever ready ones.
not sure what hair those are.

Yes, I saw some nice silvertips at Fendrihan. Could have gone that way but had to have the little guy with rolled-up sleeves, sledge hammer and anvil... And yup, paid through the nose for him! Got to chalk this one up. The vendor is in France, it's just not worth the nuisance of the language barrier, the time difference, and customs, and weeks waiting, and all that. I DO like that little guy, though - I'll keep the brush as a glorious reminder NOT to get carried away again. LOL...

I agree with giving it time to break in. I have a pure badger and i love it, it is stiffer than my other brushes but still nice