Top 5 Badger Brushes of 2023

[@lawrence1md]

Fun video Tobin!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks Matt!

[@mikeperritte]

Nice list of badgers. I see some of these a lot in the sotd pics. I've only tried the HMW on this list and I agree it's an awesome knot. I have a few gelled ones and as long as it's not too gelled they are nice. Have a great week

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks, Mike! I agree, the ones that are lightly gelled can be great. I've had too many that have had tips break off. Even a little gel damages the hair and shortens its life expectancy. Have a good week!

[@leehaseley2164]

Brushless Nameworks and Bobby both make beautiful brushes, and both have the added advantage of being great people.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

100% 👍👍

[@leehaseley2164]

MRed really does impressive work on brushes, razors, and even pens.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Right? Every time I look and his Ig he has posted a few more must-have items!

[@leehaseley2164]

@Tobins_throwbacks and the luxury level he has been able to create is just mind-boggling.

[@pjwroblewski]

Nice little group there.

[@stagsandstaples1127]

The Louisiana Cypress handle is a beaut!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

It's one of My absolute favorites!

[@RobertsReviews1974]

Very nice Top 5! I have only two Badger in the house one for 20€ what I have self buy! And the other was a gift and is a Cool Dog Athens 26 mm finest SHS Silvertip in Bulbform with a awesome backbone. But don't ask me how much! It's a one off production

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Very nice! Silvertip fibers are fantastic!

[@RobertsReviews1974]

@@Tobins_throwbacks yes, thanks 🙏

[@lastshadow9351]

Nice! That Razor Emporium knot looks really nice. I just have a few badger brushes, but they're pretty good and I know the knots are all over the place. Brushes are a real grey zone and badger takes that to a whole new level. Also just using it once will only give you an idea of what it's like and you won't know fully until it's broke in. Yeah, those are just some of the reasons I went down the synthetic path. Talking about badgers does make me wonder what the fur is like with some of the other animals in that tree. Wolverine, Pine Martin, skunk, etc. I might have to hand tie a wolverine knot and see-lol! Have a good one!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

I LIKE your thinking! Wolverine would be badass, now you got me wondering. I saw an old article once, I'll have to see if I can't find it. Have a good one Ian!

[@lastshadow9351]

I think sometimes when there's a product that's been around for a very long time, nobody bothers to really look into that product and ask any questions. Why badger? Is it the best hair? Do they have more of those hairs grouped in an area? Was it because it was an easy animal to get? Is it an easy animal to raise? For all we know skunk might have the perfect combination of hairs for a lathering brush-lol!@@Tobins_throwbacks

[@ChuckDaCheese]

Looking forward to 2024😊 great video tobing!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks man! Almost here!

[@CocoboloCowboy]

Awesome info on your Five Tops in badgers Brushes.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@CocoboloCowboy thank you! My top 5 of 2024 will be up tomorrow morning. Have a good week!

[@r55mannyp]

Great top 5. Just recently got into badger brushes. Do you have a top boars brush video?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thank you! I have not, just because I don't have that many boars. I think I have like 6ish. I actually just purchased another one the other day a Semogue Owners Club we with 90% Tops bristles

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

After I have thay new knot for a while I do have a video idea. I want to explore the common misconception regarding there only being one grade of boar. Semogue for example offers 3 grades

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Ah hell...I just counted. 12 Boar, 3 mixed fiber (badger/boar) with that new boar on the way. Lol

[@r55mannyp]

@@Tobins_throwbacks nice. I hear the Semogue mixtura is a great brush for the money. I only have Semogue boar brushes and one proraso brush that came with the travel shave kit for proraso. It did work great for a tiny brush on the trip I used it on.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@r55mannyp I LOVE my Mistura brush. Omega makes some good ones as well. I prefer my Semogue over the Omega. My mixture knot from Semogue is definitely one of my favorite

[@Fred_shaves]

Another great one, buddy!

[@ChristopherDanielJones]

Great top 5 my good sir 🐐

[@AshleyRoseSimmons]

Hey Tobin, thanks for the great top five list! I don't have any badgers yet, but now I have a good idea of where to start.

[@BrettJennings-gw6kb]

Love badger!

[@bigbadwolfable]

Another great top 5 Tobin. Thanks bro!

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Sorry!!! I like it your video channel talking about everything, brush etc!!! You are Master!!! Like professional! Thank you.

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Thanks, brother! I enjoy making them!

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Thank you!@@Tobins_throwbacks

[@BrettJennings-gw6kb]

Well done Tobin! Thank you!

[@daniellow9763]

Bobby makes my favorite brushes, I have 3 and can't choose a favorite between them. All have the hmw

[@vdlorenzo2578]

Hi mate great video will u be doing a 2024 edition?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@vdlorenzo2578 Thanks Lorenzo, Yes absolutely I've actually had been giving it thought and want to have it up somewhere around the first or middle of December. Have a good one!

[@vdlorenzo2578]

@Tobins_throwbacks excellent that's great to hear can't wait

[@AshleyRoseSimmons]

Tobin, do you think the X3 Commodore would be too big for me?

[@RobertLaTuso]

My Grizzly Bay 26mm High Mountain white or silver tip is set lower similar to the 4th brush shown and I can’t seem to build good lather with it?! What does “gelling” a brush do? Any tips on building lather with a high density knot? Tried my Edwin Jagger 24mm knot for comparison with the same soap and built a highly dense and hydrated lather…?!

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@RobertLaTuso Hey Robert so the knot that is likely in your grizzly Bay is a Fanchurian, correct? Gelling is when they bleach the tips and when wet they "gel". In the long run it damages the tips and makes it so the knot won't last as long. The tips can actually break and fall off. Do you load from the tub or scoop? My first recommendation might be to suggest more soap if you aren't already doing that and then allow a little more time to build the lather.

[@RobertLaTuso]

@Tobins_throwbacks Fanchurian? 🤷‍♂️ It does have a fan or bulb shape It is a White Mountain Badger and Not gelled. I scoop 1/4 tsp of soap into a captains choice bowl and use 10-15ml water. Since the knot sits lower in the handle it has a strong backbone (that’s when it resists being pushed down or splayed…correct?) it holds a lot of water even when squeezed out but doesn’t distribute the lather on My face as well. When splayed on face, there is a “suction cup” effect and most lather is on the outside of the brush. My Edwin Jagger brush which has very light backbone and is less dense, painted huge volumes of lather on my skin quite easily and required double the amount of water with the same amount of soap?!

[@RobertLaTuso]

@@Tobins_throwbacks What other suggestions might you recommend?

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

@@RobertLaTuso badger wise? Have you tried anything from Semogue? They make amazing brushes that are also on the affordable side. Higher end you'd likely love the Ultra Lux from Rich Man Shaving

[@RobertLaTuso]

@@Tobins_throwbacks How can you rectify a brush that “eats your lather”? Which Semogue Badger Brush would you suggest with a 24-26mm knot? P.s. Have a tub of Oro Valley and Oud Sigma coming My way ;)

[@toddd7444]

Best Shave Brushes on the Market today? The Simpson Chubby 3 Platinum Fibre Synthetic Shaving Brush, 31mm Fiber brush with a special handle has Softer Hair. Is a real Brush Monster. The T-3 is Modestly Priced for its size. has a little Harder hair. It's 29mm? Buy one and measure it for yourself?? ' It's a clone of a 30mm Chubby 3 Super Badger Shaving Brush without paying for the Super Badger Price. 1, No need to clean your Brush, 2, No need for Brush Stand, 3, NO SOAKING time ready to Go, 4, Fast drying time, 5, Badger or Boar Brushes can and will fall apart Sooner than Later. Your mileage may vary??, 6, No Break in time, 7, No need for a Brush stand, Rinse Brush in Cold Water and let dry, 9, I have used it going on 8 Years now' with know Hair Loss. Derby black it's the same price as the green Blades? Wheelchair Larry Happy New Years

[@hairywookie6501]

That shirt 😅

[@Tobins_throwbacks]

Lol thanks!