I just received a synthetic brush. I have never owned nor used one before. I have boar, several grades of badger, from pure to HMW, and horse, but never synth until now. Basically, I thought it was about time to add a synth to the lineup.
I understand, however, that using a synthetic is a different skill set, for lack of a better term.
No soaking, brush is used fairly dry. I am trying to get my head around how a synth works, if it does not hold water, and whether or not I'm going to rip through soft soaps with it if I use it dry,
You might understand my inexperience by the statements above, because I have no clue, and am just guessing how synths work by recalling what I have read on the shaving forums.
Is there a tutorial on how to properly use a synthetic brush?
Or, can someone walk me through the technique, including, if you can, not just the how, but the why? I find if I can understand why things work the way they do, it is much easier to be successful with them.
Thanks.
I understand, however, that using a synthetic is a different skill set, for lack of a better term.
No soaking, brush is used fairly dry. I am trying to get my head around how a synth works, if it does not hold water, and whether or not I'm going to rip through soft soaps with it if I use it dry,
You might understand my inexperience by the statements above, because I have no clue, and am just guessing how synths work by recalling what I have read on the shaving forums.
Is there a tutorial on how to properly use a synthetic brush?
Or, can someone walk me through the technique, including, if you can, not just the how, but the why? I find if I can understand why things work the way they do, it is much easier to be successful with them.
Thanks.
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