Thread: Brush care question

A couple days? You must live in a high humidity area...

Here in the Canadian Prairies, where the air is drier than sand, my brushes are dry in a matter of hours. You can try fans etc, but just make sure that the bristles are well shaken/squeezed before hanging it up.

I was under the impression that I wasn't supposed to squeeze the brush. Just a flick to get the excess water off before hanging.

Thanks for the info!

Originally Posted by Llama1

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Originally Posted by Tarkus

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What I've read about brushes is that you should try to let them dry between uses. Easiest way to do this is to have a rotation of a couple of brushes. Don't have to be expensive... I use Tweezerman and Bestshave horse (2+$) etc.
After you rinse it in warm water shake out the excess water but HOLD the base of the Knot when you do it and then wipe on a dry towel and let to hang upside down. Try another brush in your rotation boar or horse under 10$

Some will tell you not to squeeze or flick/shake. I don't squeeze. When I'm done shaving, I rinse mine in the hottest tap water, shake/flick until drops stop coming off of it, and hang it in another room. It's dry in a few hours. Remember, hot things dry faster.

I can't imagine why anyone would tell you not to shake or flick your brush. How else are you supposed to get the water out.

Personally, i squeeze and flick my brushes until there's no water left and then they stand bristles-up (i have no stand). Not only do I use them every day, but I live in England, where humidity and bad food go hand-in-hand.

Squeeze 'em and flick 'em I say!

I've had a relatively cheap brush for around 5 years. It is still fine. I rinse and then dry the brush by using the same motion I use for making a lather - except on a towel. It's always dry the next time I get to it. Seems to work for me. I shouldn't worry too much about it, though.

I really like the method mantic59 uses in his brush care video. I have very inexpensive brushes. The borax method works wonders for me. Cleaning A Shaving Brush - YouTube