Breaking in new Synthetic Brush

[salish]

Hello, I just looked through the stickies on brushes but I didn't see anything about breaking in a new synthetic brush. I just received a brand new Turn-n-Shave Chess synthetic brush and I'm wondering what I need to do, if anything, before I start using it. The brush doesn't smell and seems to be clean. Should I soak it in Dawn and warm water before using?

Thank you,
Cliff

 

[Atlantic59]

Just do a test lather with one of your shaving soaps and rinse it out. There isn't really any breaking in for those brushes.

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

No break in required, just do a test-lather in a bowl or your hand to give it a nice cleaning with your soap or cream of choice, and that's it.

Welcome to the fun world of synthetics where de-stinking, tip-splitting, and softening are not required!

 

[Smooth and Sharp]

I have a lot of synthetics and only one got better after few shaves. The others were at their best right out the box.

 

[rreynoso]

It's a good idea to wash it before use but mainly for sanitation pourposes... Synths don't need breakage, it's capabilities are there from day 1.
Cheers

 

[salish]

Thanks all, for your responses. Ill do a test lather and call it good. Appreciate it.
Cliff

 

[Chef455]

Do the test lather on your face. No break in required. Just go for it.

 

[Adam18]

Do the test lather on your face. No break in required. Just go for it.

YES !!!

 

[Timeclo]

I bowl lather my new brushes with bath soap, thoroughly rinse it and then it's good to go.

 

[ajkel64]

Yep, as mentioned by our esteemed members, lather up and go for broke.

 

[Ed Gcom]

+++ to all.

 

[BigJ]

Do the test lather on your face. No break in required. Just go for it.

+2! Just use the brush, but start with a favorite soap or cream!!

 

[nav]

Chess piece brush is fantastic, you'll love it!

Just do one test lather on your palm or bowl and it's good to go!

 

[Xirafakis]

Stiff synthies do have a breaking in period though much shorter than for a badger. It's like toothbrushes that lose their stiffness after a few uses.

 

[andromeda673]

soak.....lather......rinse.......use. No break in required, just let it rip!

Enjoy the new found love of synthetics.

 

[DarkSpy]

Stiff synthies do have a breaking in period though much shorter than for a badger. It's like toothbrushes that lose their stiffness after a few uses.

I totally agree with this.
They don't need breaking in, in the sense that the tips will get softer (like boar brushes for example), but they still need a few uses to get to their full potential.