What You Need To Know About Shaving Brushes

There are many brands of shaving brushes on the market and range vastly in price. This is due to the numerous options available for the bristles and then the quality of workmanship gone into the making. At the bottom end of the price range are brushes made from pig hair. These bristles are very stiff and a little bit scratchy. The pig brushes tend to be small in size with the bristles are almost always light brown or sandy in colour.

You will pay more for badger hair and again the price on these varies dependant on which part of the animal the hair comes from. One thing they all have in common is that the hair is all sourced from China. European badgers are an endangered species but in China they are classified as a pest and are a source of food for many people. The pelt is a by product and sold for it's bristles. Badger is the best hair for shaving brushes due to it's natural ability to retain just the right amount of water at the tip of each hair.

Why should you use a shaving brush?

When you use a shaving brush you will find that you can obtain a dense lather from just a very small amount of shaving soap so a pot or bar is going to last many months. A relatively inexpensive pot of shaving soap or creme is saving you money and reducing your waste to landfill with no more empty foam cans to throw away. When using a badger hair brush you should not rub it into your face, rather try a light swirling action which will create a nice creamy lather. Shaving brushes will soften and lift your facial hair, lifting it away from your skin and priming it for a really close yet comfortable shave. 

Score yourself a shaving brush today you won't be disappointed.