I've been using a brush for so long ,I just can't imagine any other way now,but........Back in the day when I was all into skinning my top knot,I used to use a calming oil put out by Evita/Bare essentials which is a Denver based company only as far as I know. I'm sure there are such similar products out there. Probably not much help though. I might venture a guess and recommend going to a Sally Beauty supply shop (If one is nearby) which also has some mens grooming products.They might have something along what your searching for?:) Good luck