Daily Shaving Brush Care

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[@benos036]

I'm very particular with the way I use and maintain my brushes. This is all good advice.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Ben, I hope you are doing well.

[@benos036]

You as well, Chris; stay safe my friend.

[@bradleycred99]

Chris- This is the most comprehensive shaving brush care video I’ve seen to date. I wasn’t aware of the Simpson (I’ve never owned one personally) guidelines on splaying a knot while in use. I’m sure I’ve lost hair from my synthetic hair brush from splaying too aggressively. Duly noted. ✍🏻✅ That adjustable brush/razor stand is very slick. Again- well done my friend. Have a safe and healthy weekend.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Bradly. Most of the natural hair brushes used to come with care instructions that were similar to Simpsons. They really prefer that you paint but there's almost no one that doesn't swirl:) Stay safe and have a great weekend.

[@The_Spectre.]

Thanks for sharing the video, Chris. I used Gorilla Glue to attach neodymium magnets to bottom of my brush handles. I let them hang upside down from my shower curtain rail. If you don't have a shower curtain rail (walk in shower) any shelf that magnets will attach to will also work. It freed up a lot of space in my shave den. I hope this idea will be helpful for some of my fellow wet shavers. Stay safe!

[@IAMCDB]

That's a cool idea. Interesting enough, I just ordered some strong round magnets from amazon to attack used blades to and so on.

[@trevordemass]

Love my PAA brush scuttle! Perfect for soaking any knot/brush size and keeps the brush warm between passes. Thanks for sharing Chris!

[@IAMCDB]

My pleasure Trevor. I think it's pretty darned good for the price.

[@jimcosshaveden5259]

Great video! I know that I learned a thing or to. I prefer synthetics, simply for the ease of maintenance. I also do not keep my natural hair brushes in bathroom due to the steam from the showers.

[@IAMCDB]

That's a good tip as well Jim. I don't keep mine in the bathroom either.

[@brianthearab]

Thanks Chris, really useful video! I saw Cris from another cut above do a similar video a while ago too with the same technique. The eye opener for me was when the bristles still clumped together (even a little bit) it was a sign that there’s still a little bit of soap left in the brush. So your point about rinsing even longer than you think you need (and using warm water to dissolve the fats in the soap) is so true

[@IAMCDB]

Yes, I totally agree. Cris also listens for the soap sound in his brushes when he squeezes it. That's another good technique.

[@leehaseley2164]

Great tutorial Chris. I must admit that producer's instructions are not something I ever thought about for brushes.

[@IAMCDB]

Yes, I don't think people paid attention to them. Most of them used to come with instructions that were similar to the one I showed from Simpson. All of us ignore it mostly:)

[@TheCrash212]

Great tips, Chris. That's almost exactly what I do. After I rinse and squeeze out excess water, I gently squeeze the knot a couple of time in a dry towel to wick away as much water as possible, then I do the paint thing. Stay safe and healthy, have a great weekend, my friend.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Claude. I'm glad to know someone else has great results using about the same method:) Stay safe!

[@stevem1563]

Well done Chris. Lots of good tips. Steve

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate it.

[@Shaverboy516]

Great tips and advice Chris, I use Pantene shampoo and conditioner on my brushes every month to clean them. Your right I’ve noticed that white build up on my Yaqi synthetic brush like you mentioned. This is advice is gold:)

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks sir, I really appreciate it. At some point I'll cover deep cleaning in another video.

[@WSF176]

I’ve always instinctively cleaned and dried my brush the same way. Who knows maybe I learned it from you back in the day 😊

[@IAMCDB]

I think a lot of it is common sense to be honest Ali. I've always done it this way. I also never soaked my brushes above the handle without being told, it just didn't seem smart. This was especially the case with wooden brushes. One of the first brushes I had was a Semogue 1305 and it didn't seem like a good idea to submerge the handle.

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

One other thing I do is use a very wide-toothed comb and gently run it through the knot to get rid of any tangling especially natural hair brushes, emphasis on very gently.

[@IAMCDB]

Yes, that's an excellent tip as well. I had one out but forgot to get to it actually:)

[@sakcee]

Excellent comprehensive video!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks very much sir.

[@ryansmurda1552]

Hi Chris. Very informative video. I'm a synthetic guy myself, I think they look nicer, less expensive and easier to care for. I like what you said about mashing down far on the brush while lathering, I've found that with synthetics if you do that it will eventually put an uneven space in the middle of knot over time. Anyway, great video. Cheers!

[@IAMCDB]

I've seen that happen. I've seen knots where the center appears to get thin or bald. Thanks for watching Ryan.

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Very nice tutorial Chris!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Blackbeard, much appreciated.

[@TheVapSter]

Nice tips! I really need one of those adjustable brush holders... I like that.

[@IAMCDB]

I just posted a video that I shot a month ago but forget to air on it:)

[@fossilimprint2954]

Wonderful video, I like how creative you are with how to dry the brush (especially the coat hanger method).

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks sir. I think I saw this method on Badger and Blade maybe 7 or 8 years ago.

[@Koss42]

Congrats on completing the brush set 👍

[@IAMCDB]

Thank you:)

[@shivshankar6824]

Great brush caring vedio Many thanks

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much sir!

[@johnshaves101]

Wow!!! Great video Chris, you educated me A LOT!, thankyou my friend, you can never have to much info on this kind of thing 👍👍👍👍

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks very much John, I really appreciate it.

[@hauntedpandaofgreyvalley803]

So helpful for new DE shavers. How often do you wash your brush and what do you use as a cleaner? I saw some recommend a mix of Borax and white vinegar solution. I have used that on other things and it will clean well and esp. get out smell. Others say to just use some dish soap maybe with an oxy component.

[@IAMCDB]

For deep cleaning I've used a vinegar and water mixture before and it worked fine. I believe Geofatboy has a video on that. I don't think I'd use borox but that's just me:) Zingari Man also makes a brush cleaning soap but I haven't tried it yet.

[@thomasdoumaux3659]

@@IAMCDB PAA has a brush soap with borax so I figured it was ok but guess better safe than sorry: phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/collections/wet-shaving-accessories/products/brush-cleaning-soap-contains-sodium-borate-white-vinegar-40z

[@xringdriven]

Some great information here; thank you for sharing!

[@IAMCDB]

Thank you sir!

[@TheDaclub]

Great info thanks Chris. 👍🇺🇸

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks a lot Carmine, much appreciated.

[@jasonnyc2006]

@IAMCDB Another great detailed educational video guide about wet shaving.

[@thecuttingedge6329]

Nice tutorial my friend😃, did you see the yaqi sale on aliexpress? I did order a couple of brushes, great prices on it. Great videos brother.👊👍

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks David. No I didn't see that. Hopefully you'll enjoy that brushes:)

[@trunkerdixon]

After unsuccessfully trying to load my Everest 4 band supermodel badger using only painting strokes and no swirling i gave up at the twenty minute mark, swore and just used a shave stick instead. This traditional shaving is hard - no wonder there was a depression! T

[@IAMCDB]

haha. I think some swirling is required for loading. It's very difficult to load without swirling. I think the key is not to mash the knot clear to the handle whilst swirling:)

[@trunkerdixon]

i might move to creams! T

[@IAMCDB]

@@trunkerdixon haha:)

[@Kranekick1985]

Good video👍

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Rick, I appreciate it.

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

It makes me shriek when I see a brush soaked above the knot into the handle.

[@IAMCDB]

That's funny, I have the same sort of response. I don't shriek outwardly but I do inside:)

[@davethebarber62920]

I've never had a badger brush, though I do have a couple of boars, which I hardly ever use anymore. I'm afraid I'm spoiled by the quality, low cost and easy maintenance of the synthetics.

[@IAMCDB]

I'm spoiled like you are. Honestly there is no compelling reason for me to use natural hair, ever. I'm giving all my natural hair brushes to The Inspector except one. I'm keeping one for sentimental reasons.

[@Sledhead]

I feel like I'm a masher so maybe I'm better off with synthetics. I would like to get a nice badger brush one day though

[@IAMCDB]

Honestly, most of them will hold up quite a well even if you abuse them. I've only had one badger fail in 7-8 years. I just don't like using natural hair brushes. I've been through most of them and never really found one I loved relative to synthetics.

[@Kranekick1985]

I paint the face since day one.😉

[@IAMCDB]

I mostly paint as well. I do a little swirling and back and forth at the beginning but I paint quite a bit after that.

[@williambettis2961]

Thanks for the advice Chris. I have a question. When rinsing, why is water directly in the knot not harmful for the glue? All the best, William in Chillicothe Ohio

[@IAMCDB]

The glue is usually an epoxy of some sort that's made to withstand water. Rinsing and using won't hurt it at all. Soaking in very hot water above the glue or not allowing it to dry properly can potentially hurt it. Even if you abuse the knot most of them will hold together for quite a while. They are pretty durable generally. Hand tied knots seem to be the most fragile.

[@ShaveCave]

Very cool!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks sir, much appreciated.

[@natebauermeister270]

Hey Chris! What is the website for the adjustable brush stand? Trying to search for it on Google and nothing is coming up. I might be spelling it wrong though.

[@IAMCDB]

www.fendrihan.com/products/fendrihan-adjustable-shaving-brush-razor-stand?Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsYb0BRCOARIsAHbLPhGfGlFnTurM5PbcrF6QdgV3jS_TeaFz2EAKTtKsw8G9MTTzsx7ktjkaAgZLEALw_wcB

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

I tend to flick my brushes like they're an aspergillum. Lol

[@charbelbassil9973]

Does a little bit of dried blood is hazrdous.

[@IAMCDB]

If it's your own I cannot imagine it would be hazardous.

[@Kranekick1985]

I have an expensive super fine badger brush and regret buying it. Synthetics all the way.

[@IAMCDB]

I'm in agreement 100%.

[@buddyblankenship4186]

👍🏻

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks for watching Buddy.

[@OG_Jack]

Good stuff, Chris! I'm going to Fendrihan.com to check out that adjustable stand. My Simpson Chubby 2 will be happier on a bigger stand.

[@IAMCDB]

It definitely works. It will adjust to fit even a massive brush. It holds a razor on the other side as well.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

I clean my brushes with steel wire brush and oven cleaner. Gotta get all the nasty uckies and knots out. my razors get sandpaper and paint thinner, damn calcium. A little silver paint fixes any oopsies I may make

[@IAMCDB]

That seems pretty heavy handed:)

[@AverageReviewsYT]

It works. Like u say. If it works don't listen to anyone else. Do what works best for u

[@IAMCDB]

@@AverageReviewsYT true. Sometimes people see our back and forth and they think we're fighting:)

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@IAMCDB not sure whst you are talking about

[@IAMCDB]

@@AverageReviewsYT We have dialogue back and forth sometimes and I guess folks thing we're fighting. You like to break balls at times and I do too.

[@theluxuryshavinghobbyist]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much Glenn.