Animal hair

[Johnny Topside]

I know there are Boar and Badger hair brushes, but are there any other animal hair brushes?

If yes, what kinds have you heard of/used?

If no, why not?


I'm assuming that over the years, Boar and Badger have been found to be the best (most absorbent/toughest/longest lasting ect.) But if anyone has any answers or opinions, I'd like to hear them.

I think maybe a nice soft Bunny hair would feel nice (maybe a bit too soft). or maybe a Lion hair brush... or the crown jewel of them all....
Saber tooth tiger

 

[SRock]

You can find Horse Hair from time to time as well as synthetics. I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting at the moment.

 

[luvmysuper]

As Rob says, horse hair is also a popular type.

I am sure many have been tried. It has to hold water, be stiff enough to lather and be soft enough to rub all over the face. Pretty tall order for hair!

 

[grump]

I believe as a shaving brush maker, you would choose a hair that has the qualities mentioned above and is more than abundant. Rabbit hair, while soft would probably be way to floppy.

 

[ssultan]

Not to mention a rabbit with hair that long would be freaky as hell !!

 

[mblakele]

http://www.google.com/images?q=angora+rabbit

Sable and camel brushes might work.

 

[DavyRay]

I'm looking for a brush with Wooly Mammoth hair bristles, and a Mammoth bone handle. Haven't found one in several weeks of searching on the bay. I don't want a handle made of Mammoth ivory, as it may cause poaching of Mammoths.

We'd like to have a variety of animal hair brushes, but PETA will only allow us to use hair from badgers and boars. Apparently PETA management persons have been bitten by those mean beasts at some time.

 

[luvmysuper]

I'm looking for a brush with Wooly Mammoth hair bristles, and a Mammoth bone handle. Haven't found one in several weeks of searching on the bay. I don't want a handle made of Mammoth ivory, as it may cause poaching of Mammoths.

We'd like to have a variety of animal hair brushes, but PETA will only allow us to use hair from badgers and boars. Apparently PETA management persons have been bitten by those mean beasts at some time.

Poached Mammoth.....


We're gonna need a larger pan

 

[ssultan]

Now you've got me thinking about snow leopard hair...and those damn white lions...always did take a fancy to their fur...

 

[spanx]

Badgers are mean as hell but have fantastic hair for brushes.I wonder how well wolverine hair would work?

 

[ssultan]

Yeah...but can you imagine the frosty tips on a snow leopard brush!!!

 

[Ruck]

Who wants to go halves a rogaine gerbil farm? Brush of the future, people!

 

[DavyRay]

Badgers are mean as hell but have fantastic hair for brushes.I wonder how well wolverine hair would work?

You know, that has possibilities. Wolverines are almost as mean as badgers and boars. It might work!

 

[Telecaster52]

Badgers are mean as hell but have fantastic hair for brushes.

My mom's cat is pretty much evil

 

[luvmysuper]

Badgers are mean as hell but have fantastic hair for brushes.I wonder how well wolverine hair would work?

I don't think so.
If nasty disposition was all it took to make a good brush, I'd have shaved the ex's head long ago.

 

[DavyRay]

Poached Mammoth.....


We're gonna need a larger pan

And we'd have to move this thread to the Mess Hall.

 

[Left Coast DJ]

I wonder how well wolverine hair would work?

I think Wolverine hair has adamantium residue. So it might not work out so well for shaving brush making.

 

[MrGuy]

I don't think so.
If nasty disposition was all it took to make a good brush, I'd have shaved the ex's head long ago.

I'd have one of those too

 

[Pinski]

I bet you it has a lot to do with hair length. Badgers probably have good quality hair, AND a perfect hair length.

I have a friend that shoots anything that moves in the High Sierras.

Let's find a small time brush producer and pitch in some moola. Within no time we could cook up Bear, Elk, Coyote, Panther, Squirrel brushes just for kicks...

So what if they don't work. Wouldn't you be proud to rub bear fur around on your face?

 

[ShaveMark]

I think Wolverine hair has adamantium residue. So it might not work out so well for shaving brush making.

Yep....but if you cut yourself while shaving, the benefit is instant healing!