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Yeah, it LOOKS like a lot of bother, but it's not really. It looks that way because of the explanations. I sometimes just add glycerin, though not yet a balm; I have considered adding pre-shave oil...

Have you read about Überlather yet? Or are you actually just discovering it naturally? You've got to try it!
In my experiance 'cheap' boars' hair brushes do just as well as more expensive brushes...