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You can be using the finest shaving soap; but if you have a poor brush you will not get a decent lather. | You can be using the finest shaving soap; but if you have a poor brush you will not get a decent lather. | ||
The lower grade stiffer brushes will gouge out too much soap and not mix with the water. A softer brush | The lower grade stiffer brushes will gouge out too much soap and not mix with the water. A softer brush | ||
produces a much denser lather. For the cooks, it is like trying to beat eggs or make a sauce with a spoon | produces a much denser lather. For the cooks, it is like trying to beat eggs or make a sauce with a spoon | ||
− | instead of a whisk. | + | instead of a whisk. Generally you will find brushes sold as: |
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− | + | ; Bristle, Pure Bristle or other similar terms : These are made from hog bristle and are hard and stiff. Will gouge out soap and never produce a good lather. | |
+ | ; Pure Badger : The lowest grade of badger bristle brush, quite a bit better than the above. | ||
+ | ; Finest Badger : Much better than Pure Badger, probably the best results-to-cost choice. | ||
+ | ; Silver-Tip Badger : The best. The lather as compared to finest badger is better. But, they are usually much more expensive. | ||
+ | ; Pure : Finest Silver-Tip | ||
− | + | Find a shop that has all choices and learn how they | |
+ | feel. Check the inner bristles; some brushes have quality on the outside, crap on the inside. | ||
==A short brush comparison for beginners== | ==A short brush comparison for beginners== |