100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush

What I like: Loads well, inexpensive What I haven't seen that others complained about: I did not have any sort of foul smell emitting from my brush. I have not had hairs falling out en masse. In fact, I can say I have only noticed 3 hairs coming out of it. Quite easily within the threshold of normal. I have put it in water hotter than some have recommended. Why not? It wasn't $250+, right!?! I try not to soaking in steaming water, though. Glues have a tolerance that can be reached. Don't want to push it too much. I also haven't noticed anything else negative reports have, um, reported... Best brush ever made? Probably wouldn't get a lot of believers in a statement like that. But, worth the asking price? Absolutely! You can spend more for just as good, or worse quality. 15 bucks, hell yeah! Get it! Unless you are an absolute brush snob, you may then not appreciate what it is, in which case, you do need to spend more to get whatever it is you are seeking in a brush. For the rest of you, I will say I am quite satisfied with what I received.

I've returned to wet shaving with a double edge "safety" razor after 40 years of disposables and electrics. Therefore, I've also returned to spicy aftershave, soap in a mug and a badger brush. The experience has been every bit as pleasant as I remembered it, and more. A major part of that pleasant experience is working up a lather of quality soap and gently painting on my face. This brush has proved to be more than "up to the task". It whips up a fine, lasting lather in short order and gently applies it where I meant it to go. The brush rinses clean, dries straight and fluffy, and has shown no tendency to develop mold or mildew. Except for lousing a few hairs the first time I used it (which is to be expected) this Shaveway brush has been the fine shaving accessory. There are more expensive, more ornate brushes, made from a surprising array of more exotic materials out there, but in my opinion, there are few (if any) that can do a better job of preparing my face for the razor. If a good shave is your goal, then Shaveway is a good choice.

This is my first badger brush. I have been using it since February and it is still going strong. Overall I feel that it performs very nicely. After getting into wet shaving I began watching multiple videos on building a good lather. Using those techniques, I have been able to build a good lather with this brush. However, I do think that the soap you are using matters. For example, I am able to get a great lather using Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream with this brush. When using this with Col Conk Soap Puck, I find that I am not able to build as thick of a lather. This is not likely an issue with the brush, but more dependent on the quality of soap/cream you are using. But it is something to keep in mind. It does hold water fairly well. It has also kept its shape and overall texture since I purchased it back in February. Beware of the smell during the first couple of uses (not that pleasant). This is normal. After awhile it will start to smell like some of your soaps, which is awesome. This only enhances my wet shaving experience. I gave it a four star rating as it has lost some hairs after the first couple uses. At this point it loses about a hair each use. So really not too bad. For the price, this brush is a great starter brush, spare, or travel brush.

Very nice , feels very smooth on the face

The bristles are incredibly soft and the brush maintains its shape after each use. No weird smells or sharpness. A complete pleasure to use. I've been using it for 2 weeks so I cannot comment on what some have regarding the paint cracking. I would recommend not submerging this completely in water to preserve the product life -- this includes the handle and the area the bristles connect into the handle. I haven't really experienced loose pieces coming out. A possible explanation is some buyers are not properly blooming their shave soaps and lathering too aggressively. Also, don't forget to wet the brush. After each use you should either use a mount or lay it on its side. If you lay it directly on the brush side when wet it'll ruin the spread of the bristles. For a price near 10 bucks this is an absolute bargain and functions just fine. A great introductory buy to get into this kind of shaving without breaking the bank.

I've used this brush for over a month now at least five times a week. It isn't shedding and the handle is as nice and pristine as the day it arrived in the mail. No chipping paint or dents from where it was dropped a few times on the lavatory surface. It's a wonderful blend of course and soft when I use it to apply shaving soap. It leaves a good coating of soap very quickly. It's so much nicer and effective that using a spray can of foam with my hand. Oh... it cleans easily as well. The price was much better than many of the brushes sold on Amazon.

Entry level badger hair brush that does the job initially but quickly starts to fall apart (literally) with frequent use over a 3 month period. The first 2 months is a dream but after that the honeymoon period is over and the brush is no longer useable due to an annoying level of shedding that gets in the way of a proper shave. Not a bad buy if you are just getting into razor shaves but would suggest other brushes beyond that.

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