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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[@motostacker3321]

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.

[@brucer6239]

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.

[@Philo68]

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.

[@jmartin2778]

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.

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

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

[@kenhappen2u]

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 .

[@ascarydude]

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

[@j0nayblade]

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

[@Duzidan]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@sunhuizart3821]

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

[@ΓεώργιοςΊγγλης]

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

[@philcop46]

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

[@amadejpesko]

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

[@jaredhamon3411]

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

[@patty109109]

That’s excellent I can’t even tell if you’re joking or not

[@jbtechcon7434]

Wet shave? As opposed to WHAT? How do you shave without water? With a buck knife on the front porch???

[@Huffman_Tree]

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

[@glynphillips3362]

Hi Kirby, just a small point (but I know you like attention to detail) but your badger brush says Handmade In England, however I think you showed a picture of an American Badger (Taxidea Taxus) instead. Here in the UK we have European Badgers (Meles Meles) which are quite distinct visually and taxonomically to yours and I would presume an English shaving brush would traditionally use British Badger hairs (although I might be wrong!). But otherwise, I quite agree, a badger hair brush and a proper wet shave is the only way to go! I feel completely 'unfinished' and out-of-sorts if I ever have to use an electric shaver instead (yuk!) or if I have to drag a razor across an unprepared face! Hey, Hugo Jacomet was name-checking you in his most recent Sartorial Talks video yesterday ("How To Organise Your Closet"). Best wishes.

[@timjuvancic42069]

Hey do they kil the badger to make the brush?

[@casey00X]

@@timjuvancic42069 I was quietly wondering the same thing...

[@michaelhalbert9264]

Do I wash the brush in mild detergent once in a while?

[@kenhappen2u]

I don't think it's necessary... But I also don't think it would be problem if you did . I personally have never cleaned mine other than when rinsing out the bristles / hair after use . Just making sure there is no shaving soap residue or access water left hanging to dry . I have been using the same brush for 7 years now and it looks and feels as the day it was new .

[@timjuvancic42069]

Hello kirby, Can you please make a video toutorial on how to connect a dress, And how to wear an odd waistcoat(vest) like you re wearing on a photo

[@RossTheNinja]

Top tip: put the handle into the palm of your hand when applying the lather to your face. The bristles won't go up your nose as much

[@paulleger7509]

How wide is the horn shaving bowl .

[@logicalchristian12]

Thank you for the insight, I personally feel like this video is 2 years late.

[@alastair8840]

If I may ask, do you shave every morning?

[@kenhappen2u]

That depends on how fast your facial hair grows and if you are the type that has that 5 o'clock shadow and enough to shave the next day ... yes I can feel the stubble the next morning but it's not very noticeable on my so my Routine is every other day ... otherwise it's a bit hard on my face if I were to try and shave it every day . Others have to for work or personal preference. My face is a bit more sensitive so it's every 2nd or 3rd day for me .

[@alastair8840]

@@kenhappen2u thank you, very interesting.

[@harshitgoel6157]

Thats amazing work man, keep it up!

[@GalacticBlader]

does this also work for a synthetic brush?

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

When drying my badger brush after having shaved (after showering), I turn around and open my shower door and just flick the brush into the shower like I'm using an aspergillum.

[@spotos5154]

When I soak the brush before shaving, do I then squeeze the water out of it?

[@Shaverboy516]

Just slightly, leave some water in the brush.

[@sha.shankz]

This is good

[@kevinconley1969]

Some people hang there brush on a stand so the brushes dry pointing downward. Is that not necessary?

[@kongengorm3360]

If the handle is not synthetic but wood or some other organic material it can lead to rot in the handle.

[@leviyouler3362]

Brought knew meaning to "flick of the wrist" 😂😂😂

[@Aggnog]

Is wet shaving rare in the US? In europe it's pretty much the only normal way to shave. Most people still use generic cartridge razors but that's the only difference.

[@richardgarno6591]

I’ve been wet shaving more than forty years. Most of my friends and family use electronic shavers. They say it’s easier, and it is. But it’s not as good a shave. I do use an electric if I’m going back out in the evening and need to clean up before hand.

[@Huffman_Tree]

How many European countries have you looked at for this conclusion?

[@nicholyer]

well that was good timing since i just got a shaving brush

[@RockX_Chris]

Honestly the best way to store a razor and brush is to get a stand for them

[@gerardzonjee]

I miss the tip about loading it up with shampoo every fortnight and washing it out. And, obviously, hang to dry to prevent a wet spot at the base of the brush.

[@aaronholmes8568]

Please please please bring back the Thousand Dollar Shave Society!

[@tomgarcia9200]

for 225$ you better come shave my face for me brother

[@lowlowsandclothes9923]

With crazy prices on some of their things, I wonder how much of them they’ve sold

[@toddd7444]

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 watery'''''. 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?

[@ben2808]

Jesus loves you btw

[@michaelgonzales1401]

Shaving snobbery at its finest, yaaaaaaasss. 🤣

[@eagle-wooden-industry13]

😍😍😍😍

[@anitaserrano431]

Here’s a tip, research no sulfates fast hair growth shampoo.

[@00vaillancourt15]

hmmm that's why badgers have bald spots on their chest 💪

[@dfull31]

No badgers were harmed in making this video

[@justindesnoyers4105]

Who's the sucker that has to pluck the badger hair out to make a brush

[@thelearicist]

So odd to refer to the brush as if it’s the animal

[@ytmndan]

You explained everything except how to actually use the damn thing. What a waste of time.

[@TheNastyPS]

I find this funny because this really is just snob culture. I use cheap ass shaving cream that I just slap on my face with my hands and I then use my cheap ass disposable razor and get the same exact result.

[@dmc2537]

250 euros in a badger brush when you can do it by hand of the two, one. Or are you rich, which is what you appear to be. Or don't you have to make the money

[@A2Shea]

Is this for real? Why is he wearing a shirt, tie and a silk dressing gown 🙈? Shaving is a 3 step process. Shaving foam into your hands then rub it onto your face them shave it off. Done.

[@mouisehay930]

But then it wouldn't be creepy gentleman cosplay!

[@zeissdat]

no animals pls

[@toddd7444]

my Simpson T3 Trafalgar is the best brush on the market today it's like buying a $200 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair can, cheap to buy, i have owned it for 5 years with know problems wheelchair Larry

[@covidhoax7646]

Why badger hair and nor camel hair? Badger hair is hydrophobic and does not absorb hair. If it absorbed water, the badger would drown or freeze.