Tips and information on shaving brushes and their use

• Shaving soap or cream should be lathered with water and the shaving brush.
• The combination of shaving soap or shaving cream, warm water and the shaving brush will soften the beard hairs, protect the skin properly and care for it while shaving.
• The shaving brush allows you to properly apply and distribute the shaving cream over the face.

• Yes, if you shaving soap or shaving cream going to use you have a shaving brush needed to make shaving cream.
• No, if you use ready-made shaving cream from a shaving foam can, you don't need a shaving brush.
• No, if you shaving gel you don't need a shaving brush. You apply shaving gel with your fingers.
• No, if you shaving oil you don't need a shaving brush. You apply shaving oil with your fingers.

• Shaving soap or shaving cream should be foamed up using warm water and the shaving brush.
• Shaving cream ready-made from a shaving foam can be applied using the fingers.
• Shaving gel and shaving oil are applied directly using the fingers.

• This is obviously very personal.
• According to many shaving enthusiasts, a shaving brush of badger hair gives the best and most beautiful shaving foam results.
• Why. A badger hair shaving brush absorbs a lot of water so it produces the right texture of foam. The structure of the bristles ensures that you get a nice shaving foam quickly and smoothly.A badger hair shaving brush feels comfortable on the skin.
• Do you have ethical concerns about using animal hair or are you vegan? Then use a Shaving brush with synthetic hair. These have practically the same resistance, elasticity and softness as badger hair.
•  Shaving brushes with hog bristles feel slightly stiffer compared to badger hair and synthetic hair. The advantage of hog bristles is that these shaving brushes are more economical.

• Use a synthetic hair shaving brush.
• Synthetic bristles hold less bacteria and are therefore slightly more hygienic to use.
• After use, always rinse the shaving brush well, dry it and hang it upside down in a container. shaving brush holder.

Below is an overview of all types of shaving brushes.

• First cleanse the face with a cleansing gel.
• Wet the face with lukewarm water.
• Make the shaving brush wet with lukewarm water.
• The shaving brush should be moist, not soaking wet.
• Put a small amount of shaving cream on the shaving brush or soap the shaving brush with shaving soap.
• Move the shaving brush back and forth across the face. Do not apply pressure. Gently stroke the shaving brush over the skin.
•  Let the shaving cream soak in for a moment. This will soften and soften the beard hairs. After that, you can start shaving.
• After shaving, rinse the shaving brush thoroughly, blow dry and hang upside down in a shaving brush holder.

• A shaving brush is a handmade artisan product and has a long lifespan. Poor maintenance and not cleaning your shaving brush properly will cause it to lose hairs.
• A new shaving brush should be washed with lukewarm water before its first use. Put a small amount of ordinary mild shampoo in lukewarm water and rinse the shaving brush with this. Then rinse the shaving brush with lukewarm water and dry.
• Never clean the shaving brush with aggressive cleaning, disinfecting or bleaching agents.
• After shaving, always rinse the shaving brush thoroughly, dry it and hang it upside down in a container. shaving brush holder. This makes the shaving brush last longer.
• Never store a used shaving brush in a toiletry bag.
• Wet the shaving brush before shaving with lukewarm water up to 40° C. Never use hot water (this can damage the bonding of the bristles).
• Using a circular motion, pick up shaving soap and make shaving foam. This is done with the hair tips of the shaving brush. Never flatten the shaving brush in the shaving soap.
• Using a gentle back-and-forth motion, apply shaving cream to the face. Be sure to apply light pressure. Do not flatten the shaving brush on the face.
• Apply the shaving cream for some time (at least a minute) and let it soak in. The beard hairs will start to fill up with water. This softens the beard hairs. This provides more comfort and a smoother shave.
• After use, clean the shaving brush thoroughly with lukewarm water. In particular, rinse the binding of the bristles at the handle well. Do not squeeze the shaving brush dry, but blow it dry.
• Always hang the shaving brush in a shaving brush holder. This allows the shaving brush to wash out well. Store the shaving brush in a dry room.
•  The cheap drugstore and supermarket shaving soaps or shaving creams are very aggressive. These shaving products are highly alkaline and can damage and break the bristles of the shaving brush. This causes hair loss.