60 Second Tip: Care For Your Badger Shave Brushes

High End badger shaving brushes are easy to damage.  Here's what to know:

1. The Biggie: No more than 25% splaying. Most folks use circular motions. Deep splaying and circular motions will break the fiber shafts, especially in the middle of the knot.
2. Don’t face lather. Your whiskers are tougher than badger hair. Rather, lather in a mug/bowl with no rough surfaces.
3. No hot water - anything over 104 degrees can damage the tips.
4. Rinse thoroughly after use and allow it to completely dry before using again.
5. Wash it monthly with a detergent soap, such as liquid dish soap. (Not dishwasher soap)

Do these things and you’ll get years of use with the brush being as soft as when new.