Ah, but there are some good looking (boar) brushes out there at decent prices, and I promised myself no more new razors for a bit...Not soaking a boar brush won't result in you suffering facial disfigurement, and you might even appreciate the extra scritch you get. However, you might find the lather dies a bit as the bristles soak up water. Personally I'd stick to badger and synth brushes, which are more comfortable and all round easy.
I noticed on my Semouge and Omegas that not soaking cause somewhat more hairs dropping in the sink.
I soak both boars and badgers in boiling hot water from the kettle whilst I wash my face, as that's what my father always did.
Boar brushes do benefit from a 3 minute soak and I find they perform better with a soak. The boar brushes do need a break -in period to soften as the tips split; something like 20-30 wet and dry cycles when they start to really perform.I get the impression that soaking is more important for boars - will I get away with this behaviour with a boar, or do I just have to accept that boars aren't for me
I've been shaving for more than 40 years and it's never been an issue. Plus, I now have more brushes than I could ever see off in my lifetime - so if it could be an issue, it won't be an issueSounds like a good way to kill a brush.
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