How To Use And Care For Your Shaving Brush | Kirby Allison

A badger shaving brush can last you a lifetime, and you're more likely to lose it than replace it. In today's video, Kirby Allison shows you how to properly care for your badger shaving brush with some tips and tricks, and explains what the badger shaving brush does in the wet shaving process.

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Caring For And Using Your Shaving Brush | Tips & Tricks | Kirby Allison
00:00 Introduction
00:10 My Personal History With Wet Shaving
01:14 Why Badger Hair?
01:40 What Is Badger Brush Use For?
03:01 How To Clean Badger Shaving Brush After Use
04:19 Why You Need A Badger Shaving Brush

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[motostacker]

I would add just make sure to hold on tight when flicking the water out of the brush. I have a high end silver tip brush with a very heavy stainless steel handle. I unfortunately lost my grip on the flick and to my surprise my brush went through the sink and left a 6” oval hole in it. Thank goodness there was no damage to my brush! Wife did demand a new sink stat though. (The new sink was much much cheaper to replace than the brush.)

[TheDobbermn]

I've got badger, boar, and synthetics. I like the synthetics the best by far. Also, if you use a specialty shaving bowl with ridges in the bottom it lathers MUCH better.

[knifesharpeningnorway]

That big bulb shaped brush hes holding is absolutely gorgeus cant find stuff like that here in Norway would love to show it off on my channel

[jnayblade]

what about storing the brush hanging on the handle, with the bristles hanging downwards?

[ascarydude]

I have a stand for my brush and razor and its great for the water to drip down when drying

[Duzidan]

Wow, I’ve never imagined Kirby had such a great beard!

[Philo]

I’ve enjoyed my Edwin Jagger 4 piece, silver tip badger shaving set in chrome for over 15 years.

The brush is still going strong.

It hangs from the stand and I’m sure that helps maintain the brush’s longevity.

[jmartin]

I've tried many other save creams and Castle Forbes is the best by far. It creates the thickest lather and washes off cleanly. Can't recommend it enough.

[onocoffee]

A quality badger brush can last a long time. Mine is an English made badger brush that I've had since 1995. But really, that huge stainless bathroom basin is FIRE!!!

[brucer]

One tip - every so often treat your badger brush with hair conditioner. Kirby is so right about the durability of a high-quality badger Bush. I have had a Kent Silver Tip for many years and it is as good as ever.

[kenhappenu]

Kirby ... You should hang your brush facing down to dry so that any access water does not work its way by gravity into the knot and pool up inside the handle . Not all handles are synthetic , a lot of them are wood and since most wood handles are not finished in the inside where the knot sits the wood can actually rot from the inside out .

[Waldemarvonanhalt]

For guys who don't want to fuss around with brush maintenance: Buy one of Muhle's STF synthetic brushes. Really great product.

[amadejpesko]

3:33, “a few strong flicks with the wrist” and my bathroom is soaking wet haha.
Nice video. 👍

[sunhuizart]

Why do I get the feeling that Kirby has lost a badger shaving brush in the past

[johnglenweaver]

Simpson Shaving brushes say to “paint back and forth” and not to do circular motions.

You should tour video Simpson’s in the Isle of Man in GB.

[toddd]

In these Inflationary Times. HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs Use any hard Bar Soap, Tallow or Glycerin based Soaps out there? To fit in any Mugs or Cups? Like" (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Sticks. Just to name a few of them?) You can mix and match your old Soaps? Cut up the soap on a paper plate, pour your soap chunks with the shavings from the Paper Plate into a Mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, and microwave your soap. For about a minute or so? Place a paper plate under your mug in case it bubbles out of your cup? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') it is very hot and let it cool in PLACE'. after it cools, put it in a Sunny Window, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps, use Dry Brush Less Water. It thickens the soap, making it easier to use on your face. Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year. Your Mileage may vary?

[ΓεώργιοςΊγγλης]

Thank you mr. Alisson for those perfect informations. Legend.

[philcop]

Kirby, can you hang the brush upside down ? Also I see articles that say use vinegar and water.
Thank you
John Baranich

[jaredhamon]

I like to use Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Brush Cleaner once a month, it helps remove any residue.

[Huffman_Tree]

The only thing of Kirby's that isn't completely luxurious is his Schwarzkopf got2b hair product, haha.