Badger toothbrush

[JeffNYC]

I was thinking of buying one of these, sounded interesting (or is that disgusting)? Anyone use one and care to share your thoughts? Too soft? Swissco?

[BdeRWest]

I would think, as it's what it's known for, Badger hair would be too soft to be an effective toothbrush.

To be honest, I thought the thread title was a "you know what would be cool...":blush:

[joel]

I was thinking of buying one of these, sounded interesting (or is that disgusting)? Anyone use one and care to share your thoughts? Too soft? Swissco?

I tried one several years ago. They're nice, and fun to try, however I prefer my Sonic Care. :smile:

[Churchill]

The badger is used in the extra soft toothbrushes, I assume for people with sensitive gums. Boar is used in the brushes that are stiffer.

[Jim]

Jeff,
Swissco makes a good badger toothbrush, avoid the Swissco boar brush at all costs- truly a dreadful toothbrush. There are a few more who's names escape me at the moment,my favorite toothbrush is a Trumpers bone handled boar,most likely made by Kent. Classic shaving and Smallflower are good sources for mid range brushes and Cambridge chemists carry the good stuff.
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8724

[MathMarc]

I was told by a very respectable jeweler use boar hair toothbrushes for cleaning jewelry (and of course my razors themselves).

[Elmo]

my periodontist insists on sonicare. the latest version is a gem. highly recommended.

[Jim]

Jeff
FYI Better than the Swissco badger and still a reasonable cost is the Tasso by Piave brand sold at Smallflower part # 018733 and a very nice boar brush(natural bristle) is the same company, Smallflower part # 014059.
Happy Brushing~

[JeffNYC]

Thanks for the feedback. It looks old school so I had to give it a try ($5 seemed fair). I put an order from Smallflower.

And Marvis toothpaste. And Musgo Real. And Speick...

Great recommendations on here but everytime I check in I end up buying something...

[JeffNYC]

Jeff
FYI Better than the Swissco badger and still a reasonable cost is the Tasso by Piave brand sold at Smallflower part # 018733 and a very nice boar brush(natural bristle) is the same company, Smallflower part # 014059.
Happy Brushing~

Already ordered the Swissco..I'll keep this in mind for the next one.

[BillyR75]

So how was it? I myself am wondering how the natural bristle toothbrushes are.

[fitzer]

Let us know how it goes...

I am a fanatic about my teeth and for the price I really like this thing that you can get at any cvs for seven bucks.

[Doc4]

I've tried the Swissco soft boar and the badger, and I like the badger. My first one shed a fair bit the first few shaves, but then settled down and was fine. The bristles are trimmed, so you are shaving with the stubby end rather than the floppy tips!