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(More customer reviews)A friend of mine who sees my scruffy face every day suggested that I spend some time with the folks at The Art of Shaving store at our local mall. I went into the store, and was demonstrated the process they sell (a pretreatment oil, badger hair brush, shave soap, and after shave balm). They have sets of varying smells and components, but I soon realized that I was really just interested in the brush itself.
They sell a line of brushes that range from around $50 to over $200. The $50 brush seemed like something you might find on the clearance rack at K-mart, and so I passed. The $200 brush seemed like one I would enjoy using, but didnt want to spend anywhere near that amount. The prices at the store were ridiculous I felt, so I left the store and came home to Amazon and found this product, the silvertip badger brush. I ordered it at once, and it promptly arrived just two or three days later. As it was my first brush, I really didn't have much to compare it to, that is until I went back to The Art of Shaving Store and realized that its actually nicer than their $200 model. On mine, the bristles are softer, the fit and finish is better, and the bristles stay put (the one at the store that they were trying to sell me appeared to be shedding).
This shave brush is a great weight... thats the first thing I noticed when I picked it up. Its like that line from the movie Snatch when Boris is discussing a gun with another character in a Russian accent that "heavy means quality." It just sinks into your hand and stays there, like it was meant to be there. You dont have to be a super heavyweight champion to operate this thing, but its a positive full feeling.
The next great thing about the brush are the bristles (of course). They are soft and hold great amounts of water... just what you want when going for that perfect lather. A couple of passes under the steaming hot tap water and the brush is ready for its soap. A few swirls on the face, and your scruff is buried in rich creamy soapy lather, attributed to the ability of the brush bristles. Such a little amount of shave soap is needed for such a great lather... and this brush is the champion.
I was a little concerned that continue squeezing and wringing of the brush may cause some of the bristles to come out. I was wrong. I have had this product since early October 2009 (its now December 31), and with regular use, I havent noticed a single bristle come out. Cleaning this brush is very easy too... a few more passes under the tap, squeeze out the water, and hang in the provided stand to dry. Its a great addition to any man's shaving routine.
I fully intend on purchasing this again, and from this seller, but to be honest, with how this brush is lasting, I'm not sure when I will need to buy another one; it seems as though it may outlast my shaving days! Good product, and good shipping time.
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