Thread: Bit of a bargain

Originally Posted by Utopian

Today, it's $12.50 CAD/$ 10.01 USD/8.57 Euro/7.64 GBP.

That's only if you bought it today.

Bob

Originally Posted by Porl

I've never used a boar brush. Never saw the appeal, but so many people here seem to really like them. I think I might have to track one down. I have always assumed that they were stiff and scratchy, am I wrong? I expect very good for hard soaps though.

Make no mistake the boar brushes are stiff and scratchy when new. It takes about 2 -3 weeks of everyday use for the tips of the bristles to flag/split and the softness to come through. Nothing like a good two band badger with soft tips but still pleasing. They loose a bit of stiffness too but still have plenty of backbone. I've used them with creams/croaps/hard soaps and no problems.

Bob

I have an Omega Boar Professional brush that is a delight to use. It cost $8.00 USD.

When I got it the bristles were a bit on the stiff and scratchy side to say the least. So.......

I did 24 hand lathers with new formula Williams. At the end the tips were nicely frayed and the brush is a good latherer with no undue irritation.