badgers need breaking in?

[Elmfuzz]

So, I recently acquired a vulfix 660 medium in pure, and noticed it's quite prickly. I know that boars require breaking in, and was wondering (even if it's a smaller period) if a badger brush took a little breaking in too. Any ideas?

 

[Loric]

They do break in, but nothing like a boar brush. Over time it will lather a little better, the tips will get a little softer, and lather will flow better threw it. But a pure badger brush will always feel prickly, its just the nature of the hair.

 

[Elmfuzz]

It's weird not being able to use nearly as much pressure. I think i nearly destroyed it right away; I'm used to pushing my boar down. They're so radically different.
Still, can't wait till this is back in stock https://www.secure-sales.org.uk/shavingshack/the-bluebeards-revenge-corsair-super-badger-shaving-brush.html

 

[Loric]

Great logo on that brush lol Do you know who manufactures it? I have never looked into that brand.

Do you soak your boar brush?

 

[Elmfuzz]

It's a Progress Vulfix custom line for that brand. It's supposed to be packed "with up to 20% more badger hair in the knot" for more backbone.

I just know I want it to go with the cream.

And, it looks quite cheap for a super badger.

 

[Loric]

Sounds like a good deal. I almost said it was a Simpson, but I guess I'm obsessed with them anymore. At least my gut was close.

 

[Elmfuzz]

I do soak my boar brush, though it doesn't seem to need it.

 

[mblakele]

Interesting dimensions on that brush:

Bristle Diameter: 50mm
Bristle Length: 50 mm
Overall Length: 100 mm
Handle Diameter: 35mm

50-mm bristle diameter? I suppose that's the top diameter, not the diameter of the knot. But is it unbloomed or bloomed? And what is the knot size?

 

[Elmfuzz]

50-mm bristle diameter? I suppose that's the top diameter, not the diameter of the knot. But is it unbloomed or bloomed? And what is the knot size?

I have no idea, nor any idea on how to find that out. If (when) I get one, I'll let you know