The Brush: Basic Information Everyone Should Know

[Sideburns]

Unbleached is best, but both are good as long as they aren't overly processed. Thicker hair shafts are also preferred amongst boar aficionados.

Is that just because thicker hair shafts have more stiffness with better exfoliation, and lathering qualities?

 

[TobyC]

Is that just because thicker hair shafts have more stiffness with better exfoliation, and lathering qualities?

Yes, more scrub, less mop.

 

[Sideburns]

@TobyC …. It’s taken a while, but I think I get it and like it.

 

[Teiste]

I definitely miss my conversations with Gary Young.
And yes, there are only three types of badger hair: pure, best, and super. The rest is marketing—but we love good marketing and a nice story, don't we?