Blow Drying?

[Khedquist]

Does anyone blow dry their brush? When I travel I don't like to put my damp brush back in my storage tube (it does have vent holes). I try to shake it out and rub it on a towel, then give it a once over blow dryer on medium heat, then put it in the tube. Will it damage my badger? It actually does fluff it quite nicely.

thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Cumberland Sausage]

It might be ok if you avoid getting any hot spots on the bristles, but I wouldn't chance it myself. The bristles are made of protein, which can be damaged by heat afaik.
You might be better off getting a decent synthetic bristle brush, like the Muhle Silvertip Fibre, which will dry much quicker and still do a good job.

 

[ackvil]

Before traveling with a synthetic brush I always used a blow dryer in a hotel. However, I never used the hot air but just warm or cool.

 

[Khedquist]

thanks for the response.

 

[celestino]

I have tried it with warm air and it does work well, but I would recommend a synthetic brush while traveling as they dry very quickly and you don't risk any damage to the hair.

 

[StubbleTrouble]

I blow dry mine (travel brush) with cool air, but only when I need to pack it and check out on the same day. I cannot provide you long-term results from doing this, but I can't imagine there's any harm in it.

 

[Spotlit]

Depends how long the brush will be stored in that tube. For a couple hours drive home, I think it's sufficient to just open up the tube when you arrive. But if you're looking at a long flight, my guess is the blowdryer on low heat does less long-term damage than giving the mold spores a nice moist environment for 8 hours.

 

[infotech]

I have never blow dried my shave brush. I shave and leave it out to dry for the day. I generally shave the night before I depart, or dry it as good as I can with a towel.

 

[musicman1951]

I have a Kent synthetic for travel and I do use the hair drier, but not too close. I think I paid $17 for the brush so it's not much of a risk - but no problems so far.

 

[santamariasteve]

I lightly blow dry mine on "warm" and I don't hold it too close to the brush. No problems. Let's remember those badgers lilve in the wild in all kinds of weather and temperatures.

 

[Vivasanti]

No - dont be silly.

 

[Big Jim]

I often blow dry my travel brush when I can't leave it out for the day. Use the dryer very gently, little or no heat, low blow, and back a bit. I don't necessarily dry it completely, but enough that it will dry better before packing it away.

The real key here is gently, and after you shake it well.