Shaving tip: How to break in a boar shaving brush FAST

[@magnoliamike]

The one on the right is a beautiful handle. I’ve been traditional Westhaving for over 3 years and just finally got my first boar brush the berry popular 830

[@shavetutor]

Thanks for this, I have a new Semogue brush that I will try it on!

[@alchemicalanarchist]

Thermal stress is one thing that causes hair to get split ends. When you soak the brush and rub it on the towel you are rubbing off an outer protective layer and when its gone the hairs are prone to splitting. If you add some heat that will help this process. If you use a hair dryer on a hot setting to dry the brush after rubbing it on the towel it will help to create split ends.

[@victorbelisle5961]

Wow thanks for the info it’s really useful. I’ll try it

[@snuffman5497]

@@victorbelisle5961 well how do you do that without melting the glue

[@DaveR24]

😂 Boar hair brush “hogging the lather”. You are very punny. 😂

[@buddhamack1491]

My 830 is in the fridge right now. I'm going to try working the bristles each day for an hour though rather than leaving it for 2 full days before working them. - 2 days later. I pulled the brush out each morning and evening and worked the brush on a towel over my knee and with my fingers for about an 30min till the brush was dry. The brush was then placed back into the water to sit for another 8-12 hours. Majority of the hairs have now spit and curled and the bush feels wonderfully soft. I have even noticed a few hairs that have split 3-4 times. This is a great way to kick start breaking in your brush and I believe that the repeated wetting and drying cycle I used accelerated this even further. I may try this again over a weekend with another brush where I can get the wet/dry cycle to every 4 hours during the day to see if that accelerates the splitting more.

[@mr.hobbyist8668]

Buddha Mack u dont touch 2 days? 2 full days?

[@kobi6y6]

Just received my first boar brush and now i’ve placed it in the refrigerator. Thanks for the advice!

[@EdwardKilner]

Ok, I’m on day 2 of breaking in my first shaving brush, a badger. Today, this morning, I found the brush had dried overnight, after its first vigorous scrubbing with hand soap. It had foamed up nicely. Turns out it was good old Ivory soap. The dry brush had a faint smell, as expected, but less than yesterday. Today, I put the brush in a small tumbler, added tepid water to cover most of the bristles. Added a few drops of Dawn, a surfactant which reduces water’s surface tension and helps foaming it seems. The old Ivory made silky smooth foam, lots of it. I did this a second time, then a good rinse. While wet, I gave it a whiff and was pleased. About half, I judge. Not bad for day 2, and after drying on a towel, the knot was spread out nicely and some evidence of end splitting. I’m in no hurry, a few more days of the Dawn treatment should do the trick.

[@jonjenkins5621]

Broke in a Semogue in one day to reach 90% of the result by lathering and letting it sit. I was amazed at how fast it went!

[@williamjc7195]

i have the omega 10049 professional(red handle). very good,very big brush.Brushzilla! holds a ton of lather.

[@petersanders1582]

I tried it and it worked really REALLY well .... Thanx for the tip

[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

As of now, I have a Semogue on it way to me. First off, I'll check for stinch and address that if necessary. Then, it's off to the fridge for 3 days.. I'll be sure and let you know what happens. Thanks for the tip!

[@brodyberry6253]

Nice thank you for the advice on breaking in the boar.

[@mr.hobbyist8668]

Hey; u forget to say the red one code? And the other? 830? 820? Which of omega? 10049? Does anybody know ?

[@AdamWoody-q4n]

How about some sandpaper? Gonna try it myself soon on one of mine.

[@robertosilveira4058]

Yes Semogue it's Made in Portugal

[@FRANKHDIETRICH]

I've done similarly with my boar brushes, but I mixed a cup of pure filtered water, with a tablespoonful of borax. and a tablespoon full of Purell laundry detergent. I left the brush in the refrigerator for a day, completely rinsed it out and did it the same over for three days, rinsing it each time and after the last time i rinsed it squeezed it with a terry cloth towel, and with the same towel i rubbed the bristle tips, until they split after drying it was ready to lather with. It had no bad smell, and the tips were soft.

[@pauldance7387]

Being a bay area guy myself I am subscribed.

[@S_Mendez_28]

wow, this looks amazing. I have a semogue brush that's been used about a dozen times over a much longer period of time and it doesn't even look as soft as the Omega one you showed. Can't wait to try this. Thanks!!! I'll be sure to +1 the reddit page as well.

[@pnp072000]

Where are some good shaving shops in the bay area? I'm from that area.

[@ciabones]

Waiting for the second video.

[@TheElektrikChair]

Thank you for the tip.. Will try this out.. Cheers

[@profesam8457]

Still waiting on that video using the Semogue brush. Hope there’s nothing wrong. The world needs more wet heads!

[@sbcwinn]

Great tip!!! Thanks.

[@igoroptik21]

Buona sera questa è la prima serie di penelli Semogue? Grazie

[@jillsnoddon4463]

Just ordered a Semogue 1305 and will try this type of method. I have a VanDerHagen boar brush with a kit coming too that I will try it on.

[@jillsnoddon4463]

Have both brushes now. Finished with Day 1 and amazing results already on both of the brushes. I did a 10-minute rub out on a towel and combed it and will do same for the next two days.

[@pauldance7387]

Jill Snoddon my 1305 broke in without going through any process but just using it 3 times per week for 1/2 month at most. My 1305 is my very best bush, actually it’s all anyone would ever need. That said I just purchased a 610 in Ferrari red un-dyed I am trusting it reaches the level of my 1305. It’s just me but I like the organic process of breaking in a brush, I want my shave cream plus my face to break it in, again that’s just me.

[@jillsnoddon4463]

It took no time at all for mine to break in using this method. Then before I even used them to shave, I did a hand lather every day and a rubout and got marvelous results in less than 2 weeks. I now have two different badger brushes on the way.

[@pauldance7387]

Jill Snoddon best of luck on your new brushes, Jill.

[@vermontmike9800]

Which brush model is that Semogue?

[@humbertojotas3435]

Thanks!

[@robertosilveira4058]

Musgo Real shaving product it's made in portugal .

[@missingpunctuation]

Is it possible to do the same thing to a Badger?

[@r.u2705]

Theres no need to do this to a badger.

[@EdwardKilner]

@@r.u2705 Why?

[@jillsnoddon4463]

using the cold water in fridge method, did you wash it first when you first got it with detergent?

[@davefigore7843]

Nice Video ... Just what you said could have been done in 2 minutes not almost 11 ...

[@dimmacommunication]

It's conmon thing to do it here in Italy :) , 3 full days. Some guys use balm and they say it works wonderfully, I'm trying now so will see :)

[@troubauk]

so, did it work?

[@dimmacommunication]

@@troubauk Of course it worked :) just change water now and then as a precaution to avoid bacteria. Also if you don't use a brush for a long time you will notice it gets super dry, give it a 6-7 hour rest

[@dimmacommunication]

@@troubauk I can make a video about it if you want

[@troubauk]

@@dimmacommunication I was asking about the balm and how it worked. I video about it would be great, grazie! I've done the fridge thing. And after a week using it the tips are softer no question about it, but I wouldn't call it broken in. The lather it makes is still below average.

[@dimmacommunication]

@@troubauk Did it now ,uploaded it LOL :) The final trick is to pass it on a drying towel or anything that is textile ,works faster than your head and less uncomfortable.

[@johnnyrbattaglio6943]

In your video you are very repetitive Less talk and more substance Please take this criticism in a positive way as that is how it is meant Congratulations on your video please keep it up I will enjoy watching you 😃👍

[@hurricanez52]

You talk to much. Get to the poinr already.

[@kp5209]

Half the video and you still haven't told us how to do it. Just get to the point bro, most viewers have very short attention spans. Either tell me what I clicked for or I am moving on to the next guy.

[@EdwardKilner]

I have to agree with you, it was also my reaction. His first video , but he really should do a script, if only an outline, to keep him on track and concise. Still, it was useful and ,for me, timely.

[@mikekisonu6825]

😴😴😴

[@tommycasselman1697]

Get to the point bud

[@toddd7444]

better then boar cheaper in the long run no break in .my Simpson Trafalgar is the best brush on the market todayit's like buying a $200 badger hairbrush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair or boar can, cheap to buy, I have owned it for 5 years with no hair loss with no problems wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas