The phrase
"badger hair" refers to the hair taken from a badger, which is a type of animal. It is often used to make brushes and shaving brushes because
badger hair has good qualities for holding and distributing liquids, such as water or shaving cream.
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A great debate rages in the shaving world, and it centres around whether or not
badger hair shaving brushes are the best ones for the job, or whether the more modern synthetic options can match their traditional counterparts.
Silvertip badger brushes tend to be the most expensive, as it's the most rare type
of badger hair used, and these differ slightly in appearance from the other two as the tips of the hair are naturally white.
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Since
badger hair used in shaving brushes is harvested from various parts of the animal's pelt, the hair itself displays characteristic differences depending on precisely where on the animal the hair is procured.
Higher
quality badger hair brushes may only need a minute or two of soaking, while synthetic brushes only need to be run under water for a few seconds.
To create the lather for your shave, use the stainless steel bowl, and a shave brush made
with badger hair.
It's easy to see why the fur of these little animals is so popular: Prized for its softness and water absorption,
badger hair seems purpose - built for shaving brushes owing to its great feel and ability to quickly work soaps and creams into a velvety lather without a lot of effort.
Produce a richer lather with one of our pure, silvertip, super hair or
best badger hair shaving brushes.
This article breaks down the basic classifications so that you can easily understand the different characteristics and benefits of various
badger hair grades.
I have a much better Parker brush made
from badger hair and bought this as a backup for travel.
«Silvertip» bristles are the
rarest badger hairs that are naturally white at the ends, are extremely soft, and have excellent water retention and lathering capabilities.
Although badger hair is typically the most highly regarded material for shave brushes, boar bristles can still claim the silver medal and have some distinct advantages.
Rinse your brush thoroughly to remove all of the soap or cream and leave it in an open area where it can completely dry, since mildew and soap scum will also
deteriorate badger hairs and cause breakage.
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A softer and much more
flexible badger hair will require more work and more time to extract the same quantity of soap, simply because it has less «bite».
While this may be alarming to many shavers as an excessive number of hairs, the fact that the knot of the average shaving brush contains thousands of
individual badger hairs means that this very small percentage will likely cause no noticeable effect on the brush's density or performance qualities.
With the circular lathering motion the fine tips of
badger hair lift and soften the beard to create a smooth, creamy shaving lather, cleanse and massage the face gently resulting in a comfortable shave.
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For most horse or boar hair brushes, as well as lower
quality badger hair, you'll probably want to soak the brush for at least a few minutes (or however long you're soaking the soap for).
,
badger hair seems purpose - built for shaving brushes owing to its great feel and ability to quickly work soaps and creams into a velvety lather without a lot of effort.
aren't graded by bristle quality
like badger hair and are considerably less expensive.
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Unfortunately for the newcomer to wet shaving, brush manufacturers do not have an industry standard in place that specifically defines grades
of badger hair.
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Not
all badger hair is created equal, however: Like the term «genuine leather,» «pure badger bristle» means very little, denoting only the lowest grade of the animal's fur.
Boar bristles are also noticeably stiffer than
badger hair — something favored by many shavers and ideal for hard soaps — but boar is unique in that the bristles split at the ends over time to result in a soft brush once properly broken - in.
Regular maintenance on
your badger hair shaving brush is essential in order to keep it healthy and able to lather and apply your shaving cream efficiently and effectively (be sure to check out our guide of the top shaving creams).
However, due to the slightly coarse nature of
badger hair, badger shaving brushes also act as a mild exfoliator.
Often finished with an ivory or porcelain handle,
a badger hair shaving brush is the ultimate luxury item.
There are several types of brushes available, such as
badger hair, boar bristle, and synthetics, but badger hair is by far the most ideal material for a shaving brush because of its natural water absorbing capability.
Super Badger is chosen by many for its soft yet luxurious feel;
badger hair is chosen because the ability of the individual hairs to absorb hot water during the shave will ensure a very effective lathering performance for your daily shave when you use Edwin Jagger natural, paraben free shaving cream or shaving soap.
The Badger hair is perfectly trimmed when applying shaving soap to your face.
Shaving brushes are generally made from either boar or
badger hair (although you can also find artificial hair brushes, but they're usually stiff and unpleasant to use).
Badger hair absorbs and holds on to water better than boar hair, resulting in a better lather and a closer shave (plus badger hair brushes feel fantastic on the face).
Badger hair brushes on the other hand are usually a bit more expensive, but also much higher quality.
Unlike synthetic fibers,
badger hair is naturally soft and retains water like a sponge
Unlike the many grades of
badger hair, boar bristles are not categorized by the area of the boar they are retrieved from.
A badger hair brush is always a good choice.
Complicating matters further; nearly
all badger hair comes from China; however, wet shaving is not a Chinese indulgence.
Also, keep in mind that
badger hair is a natural animal hair that is susceptible to damage just like your own hair.
These claims are invariably based on the relative quality of
the badger hair used to produce the shaving brush «knot.»