Ah glad someone said hogwash that was going to be my next line. AT the very least, hogscrub. Really though, I have to say, I honestly do get a closer shave with a boar. believe me I wish I didn't, I have a lovely Outlaw Titanium handled beauty in my cabinet which cost a silly amount of money and feels amazing against the face. I used it this morning and I have razor burn and badness all over the place and I can already feel the stubble coming through again. My boar on the other hand cost about £30 and gives me the smoothest shave that lasts a good 12h. Yes I know that might seem short but I have a silly beard. I think my beard may be boar based which is why it work sso well.
Do you get a closer shave with a boar brush?
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Try the connaught shaving omega jade boar. I feel it's the pinnacle of boar brushes!
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I do not - I am forced to use a razor for a close shave.
I am a daily shaver and the idea that those little hairs that comprise my stubble need "lifting" is quite a distance beyond belief. I have boar, badger and synthetic and each brush has virtues and requirements for excellent lather - and no difference in the closeness of the shave.
The only way I can imagine a brush influencing the closeness of a shave is if you had not yet discovered the lathering requirements (how damp/water to product ratio, etc.) of that particular brush.
I am a daily shaver and the idea that those little hairs that comprise my stubble need "lifting" is quite a distance beyond belief. I have boar, badger and synthetic and each brush has virtues and requirements for excellent lather - and no difference in the closeness of the shave.
The only way I can imagine a brush influencing the closeness of a shave is if you had not yet discovered the lathering requirements (how damp/water to product ratio, etc.) of that particular brush.
I have one manufactured within the last 12-18 months.
It's not the most dense brush but the combination of short loft, large 28mm knot and medium density is just perfection.
Superb flow through and it holds enough lather for 5 passes.
I had one about 10 years ago but for some reason sold it without using it so I can't compare the density.
But as it is, I love this brush!
Absolutely!
I find the closest shave ever comes if you use a boar brush AND you had bacon for breakfast.
In fact, I use a Badger brush for a week with one blade, then when my shaves get lousy, I switch to a boar brush and get another comfortable week out of the blade.
I've found that if I need to paint a wall, washing the wall with a boar brush before scraping gets more of the paint off.
I frequently use a boar brush on lumber before sanding to get a really smooth finish.
I find the closest shave ever comes if you use a boar brush AND you had bacon for breakfast.
In fact, I use a Badger brush for a week with one blade, then when my shaves get lousy, I switch to a boar brush and get another comfortable week out of the blade.
I've found that if I need to paint a wall, washing the wall with a boar brush before scraping gets more of the paint off.
I frequently use a boar brush on lumber before sanding to get a really smooth finish.
I have also discovered luvmysuper that I get wayyy better results when applying armor-all to the pickup tires when using my favorite boar brush…
There's just SOMETHING about a boar brush that lets you get closer!
I hope stalkers don't discover this.
I concur wholeheartedly
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
I do not know about getting a closer shave with boar brush, I use synthetic, badger and boar brushes and my shaves are consistent great.
I will suggest that if you suffer from ingrown hairs a boar brush soaked half way up the knot for a couple of minutes before use will give a person a chance to possibly free the ingrown hair to protrude through the skin during the shave.
The boar brushes are know to have a stiffer bristle for the scrub you will need to grab the hairs and change direction to the surface possible. Boar brushes can also be soft if a person prefers this also but the bristle is has a taller loft.
The best scrubber I have in badger is a Yaqi 22mm " ever-helpful" 2band with a short loft, this brush is amazing if a person likes the scrub and it will give any boar a run for its money for nice Scrubbing (It is designed for the scrubbing IMO but still has soft tips for a nice scrub & a nice lather painter also!)
Have some great shaves!
I will suggest that if you suffer from ingrown hairs a boar brush soaked half way up the knot for a couple of minutes before use will give a person a chance to possibly free the ingrown hair to protrude through the skin during the shave.
The boar brushes are know to have a stiffer bristle for the scrub you will need to grab the hairs and change direction to the surface possible. Boar brushes can also be soft if a person prefers this also but the bristle is has a taller loft.
The best scrubber I have in badger is a Yaqi 22mm " ever-helpful" 2band with a short loft, this brush is amazing if a person likes the scrub and it will give any boar a run for its money for nice Scrubbing (It is designed for the scrubbing IMO but still has soft tips for a nice scrub & a nice lather painter also!)
Have some great shaves!
