Synthetic Brush - soak?

[CZSteve]

I'm thinking about getting a synthetic brush such as the Omega as shown below.
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omega-640652-Synthetic-Shaving-Brush_p_1232.html

I face lather and prefer a brush with backbone; don't mind some scrubbing action on the face but don't want too scratchy.

I understand a synthetic won't absorb / hold water the way a natural fiber does but is it still wise to soak a synthetic for a bit prior to use?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Mick]

I just get mine wet. I use the same process I would with a badger. Stick it in my mug with water while I put out my other tools.

 

[Mandina]

No need to soak a synthetic: just wet it, squeeze/shake out excess water (if desired), and use. It doesn't absorb water like a natural fiber brush. Lots of threads on this.

 

[RADisorder]

Only synthetic I had was the Ecotools. It was soft and lathered fine, but was a little small. My favorite thing about the synthetic was you don't have to soak it, just wet it quickly and it dries quickly as well. When I get another synthetic, it'll probably be one of the Mühle silvertip synthetics - I've heard good things and there are some great looking ones. I'm sure the Omega you're looking at is a fine choice as well.

 

[celestino]

No need to soak a synthetic: just wet it, squeeze/shake out excess water (if desired), and use. It doesn't absorb water like a natural fiber brush. Lots of threads on this.

+1

 

[Absolute Mustard]

No need to soak...one of my favorite traits. Works well for a quick shave in the AM, just wet and go.

 

[mcgils]

Soak=splatter in a synthetic, so no soak.

 

[David in Boston]

I just get mine wet. I use the same process I would with a badger. Stick it in my mug with water while I put out my other tools.

Yeah, just wet it.

 

[MondoJ]

I run the tips under the faucet

 

[Doryferon]

I soak my Sythetics only for 2 seconds
Not like a do with a Badger,there is no need.

 

[bosseb]

I just get mine wet. I use the same process I would with a badger. Stick it in my mug with water while I put out my other tools.

I used to do this when I had all sorts of brushes in my den. Now I only have badger and synth and I only wet my synth briefly before loading. This makes my cold water shaving much easier!