Tips and information about shaving brushes and their use

• Shaving soap or shaving cream should be foamed with water and a shaving brush .
• The combination of shaving soap or shaving cream, warm water and the shaving brush ensures that the beard hairs become softer, the skin is well protected and cared for during shaving.
• With the shaving brush you can properly apply the shaving foam and distribute it over the face.

• Yes, if you are going to use shaving soap or shaving cream , you will need a shaving brush to make shaving foam.
• No, if you use ready-made shaving foam from a shaving foam can, you do not need a shaving brush.
• No, if you use shaving gel you do not need a shaving brush. Apply shaving gel with your fingers.
• No, if you use shaving oil you do not need a shaving brush. Apply shaving oil with your fingers.

• Shaving soap or shaving cream should be foamed using warm water and the shaving brush .
• Ready-to-use shaving foam from a shaving foam can can be applied using your fingers.
• Shaving gel and shaving oil are applied directly using the fingers.

• This is of course very personal.
• According to many shaving enthusiasts, a shaving brush made of badger hair gives you the best results the best and most beautiful shaving foam result.
• Why? A badger hair shaving brush absorbs a lot of water, producing the right foam texture. The structure of the bristles ensures that you get a nice shaving foam quickly and smoothly. A shaving brush made of badger hair feels pleasant on the skin.
• Do you have ethical objections to the use of animal hair or are you vegan? Then use one shaving brush with synthetic bristles . These have practically the same resistance, elasticity and softness as badger hair.
• Shaving brushes with pig bristles feel slightly stiffer compared to badger hair and synthetic hair. The advantage of pig bristles is that these shaving brushes are cheaper.

• Then use one synthetic hair shaving brush .
• Synthetic bristles retain fewer bacteria and are therefore slightly more hygienic to use.
• After use, always rinse the shaving brush thoroughly, dry it and hang it upside down in ashaving brush holder .

Below is an overview of all types of shaving brushes.

• First clean the face with a cleansing gel .
• Wet the face with lukewarm water.
• Wet the shaving brush with lukewarm water.
• The shaving brush should be damp, not soaking wet.
• Put a little bit of shaving cream on the shaving brush or soap the shaving brush with shaving soap .
• Move the shaving brush back and forth over the face. Do not apply pressure. Gently stroke the shaving brush over the skin.
• Let the shaving foam work in for a moment. This makes the beard hairs softer and softer. Then you can start shaving.
• After shaving, rinse the shaving brush thoroughly, fan it dry and hang it upside down in ashaving brush holder .

• A shaving brush is a handmade artisan product and has a long lifespan. Poor maintenance and not properly cleaning your shaving brush will cause the shaving brush to lose hairs.
• A new shaving brush should be washed with lukewarm water before first use. Add a small amount of regular mild shampoo to lukewarm water and rinse the shaving brush. Then rinse the shaving brush with lukewarm water and dry.
• Never clean the shaving brush with aggressive cleaning agents, disinfectants or bleaches.
• After shaving, always rinse the shaving brush thoroughly, dry it and hang it upside down in ashaving brush holder . This makes the shaving brush last longer.
• Never store a used shaving brush in a toiletry bag.
• Wet the shaving brush with lukewarm water at a maximum temperature of 40° C before shaving. Never use hot water (this can damage the bond of the bristles).
• Pick up shaving soap in a circular motion and make shaving foam. You do this with the hair ends of the shaving brush. Never flatten the shaving brush in the shaving soap.
• Apply shaving foam to the face with a gentle back and forth movement. Please note: apply light pressure. Do not press the shaving brush flat on the face.
• Apply the shaving foam for some time (at least a minute) and let it work. The beard hairs will absorb water. This makes the beard hairs soft. This provides more shaving comfort and a smoother shave.
• After use, clean the shaving brush thoroughly with lukewarm water. In particular, thoroughly clean the bond of the bristles on the handle. Do not squeeze the shaving brush dry, but fan it dry.
• Always hang the shaving brush in a shaving brush holder. This allows the shaving brush to diffuse properly. Store the shaving brush in a dry place.
• 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.