100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush

What I like: Loads well, inexpensive What I haven't seen that others complained about: I did not have any sort of foul smell emitting from my brush. I have not had hairs falling out en masse. In fact, I can say I have only noticed 3 hairs coming out of it. Quite easily within the threshold of normal. I have put it in water hotter than some have recommended. Why not? It wasn't $250+, right!?! I try not to soaking in steaming water, though. Glues have a tolerance that can be reached. Don't want to push it too much. I also haven't noticed anything else negative reports have, um, reported... Best brush ever made? Probably wouldn't get a lot of believers in a statement like that. But, worth the asking price? Absolutely! You can spend more for just as good, or worse quality. 15 bucks, hell yeah! Get it! Unless you are an absolute brush snob, you may then not appreciate what it is, in which case, you do need to spend more to get whatever it is you are seeking in a brush. For the rest of you, I will say I am quite satisfied with what I received.

I've returned to wet shaving with a double edge "safety" razor after 40 years of disposables and electrics. Therefore, I've also returned to spicy aftershave, soap in a mug and a badger brush. The experience has been every bit as pleasant as I remembered it, and more. A major part of that pleasant experience is working up a lather of quality soap and gently painting on my face. This brush has proved to be more than "up to the task". It whips up a fine, lasting lather in short order and gently applies it where I meant it to go. The brush rinses clean, dries straight and fluffy, and has shown no tendency to develop mold or mildew. Except for lousing a few hairs the first time I used it (which is to be expected) this Shaveway brush has been the fine shaving accessory. There are more expensive, more ornate brushes, made from a surprising array of more exotic materials out there, but in my opinion, there are few (if any) that can do a better job of preparing my face for the razor. If a good shave is your goal, then Shaveway is a good choice.

I bought this brush 3 years ago, and it absolutely can't be beat for the price. There was some cracking in the finish which has caused water damage over time, but it's still a functional, comfortable brush and will go into my travel kit now that I've replaced it. The knot has held together, stayed properly glued, and hasn't lost hairs since the first few shaves, even though I abused it and tend to leave a brush soapy/wet. "Pure Badger" is a grade of badger (the lowest), not just another word for 100% - higher quality badger is "Best Badger" and then "Silvertip" is the highest quality (softest). But that being said, this isn't by any means scratchy or uncomfortable, it's just a little more exfoliating.

I've used this brush for over a month now at least five times a week. It isn't shedding and the handle is as nice and pristine as the day it arrived in the mail. No chipping paint or dents from where it was dropped a few times on the lavatory surface. It's a wonderful blend of course and soft when I use it to apply shaving soap. It leaves a good coating of soap very quickly. It's so much nicer and effective that using a spray can of foam with my hand. Oh... it cleans easily as well. The price was much better than many of the brushes sold on Amazon.

Very soft bristles. Seems to be a quality brush. Lathers up nicely and is easy to shave with. I like this and shave soap better than shave cream and takes the same amount of time.

Entry level badger hair brush that does the job initially but quickly starts to fall apart (literally) with frequent use over a 3 month period. The first 2 months is a dream but after that the honeymoon period is over and the brush is no longer useable due to an annoying level of shedding that gets in the way of a proper shave. Not a bad buy if you are just getting into razor shaves but would suggest other brushes beyond that.

I ordered this in August 2015. I never bothered writing a review at the time. I've had this brush for over 9 years now and it Is almost as good as the day I bought it. It has some water damage on the wood handle (cosmetic only, no rot at all), a few of the hairs came out over the years but not many. Otherwise it is the same Soft supple brush, after daily use for 9 years. This is a great product.

The bristles are incredibly soft and the brush maintains its shape after each use. No weird smells or sharpness. A complete pleasure to use. I've been using it for 2 weeks so I cannot comment on what some have regarding the paint cracking. I would recommend not submerging this completely in water to preserve the product life -- this includes the handle and the area the bristles connect into the handle. I haven't really experienced loose pieces coming out. A possible explanation is some buyers are not properly blooming their shave soaps and lathering too aggressively. Also, don't forget to wet the brush. After each use you should either use a mount or lay it on its side. If you lay it directly on the brush side when wet it'll ruin the spread of the bristles. For a price near 10 bucks this is an absolute bargain and functions just fine. A great introductory buy to get into this kind of shaving without breaking the bank.