Hey all,
I’ve got a nice, artisan made Badger brush that’s about 15 months old, and has been used maybe 50-60 times.
I lost a few hairs during the break in, but nothing too concerning. But over the last, maybe, 3 months it’s started to lose 3, 4, I think today was about 7, hairs per shave.
If I look up shedding threads it looks like the typical user loses a hair here or there on a broken in brush, or has a bum knot that loses tons right from the get go.
I’m wondering if I’ve done something to weaken the knots glue and if I can put a halt to the consistent loss of hairs.
For example, about 3-4 months ago I was given some of the Hendrix self scenting shave soap system (adding scented oil cocktails to unscented soap).
I know soaps have their own oil/lubricating components but I also know how oils can creep and linger. Maybe adding literal oils to the brush has loosened things up?
I’m not the gentlest person with my brushes, but I’ve backed off quite a bit since this has become a issue…with no improvement.
I also have given the brush a cider vinegar rinse and scrub to wash it out, and treated it with conditioner as a follow up.
I squeeze gently, flick once, and gently rub on a towel for a few seconds after shaving. It’s left to dry standing on its handle.
Sorry, that’s a lot of info I’d love some opinions or insights into this if it’s not normal hair loss.
I’ve got a nice, artisan made Badger brush that’s about 15 months old, and has been used maybe 50-60 times.
I lost a few hairs during the break in, but nothing too concerning. But over the last, maybe, 3 months it’s started to lose 3, 4, I think today was about 7, hairs per shave.
If I look up shedding threads it looks like the typical user loses a hair here or there on a broken in brush, or has a bum knot that loses tons right from the get go.
I’m wondering if I’ve done something to weaken the knots glue and if I can put a halt to the consistent loss of hairs.
For example, about 3-4 months ago I was given some of the Hendrix self scenting shave soap system (adding scented oil cocktails to unscented soap).
I know soaps have their own oil/lubricating components but I also know how oils can creep and linger. Maybe adding literal oils to the brush has loosened things up?
I’m not the gentlest person with my brushes, but I’ve backed off quite a bit since this has become a issue…with no improvement.
I also have given the brush a cider vinegar rinse and scrub to wash it out, and treated it with conditioner as a follow up.
I squeeze gently, flick once, and gently rub on a towel for a few seconds after shaving. It’s left to dry standing on its handle.
Sorry, that’s a lot of info I’d love some opinions or insights into this if it’s not normal hair loss.