The Wanderer's Journey

[AimlessWanderer]

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Box. I purchase it at Sally's Beauty Supply or similar places. It mixes with water. I make up a gallon in a large pail I bought for a dollar at the auto parts store. Soak my brushes occasionally, or when they need it, and when I buy one used (which is not usual for me).

It's make for cleaning brushes and does a great job.

Of course I rinse it out very very well and then let the brushes (or brush) dry very well.

Somewhere there's a thread (I started?) about deeply cleaning used brushes with this and with Barbicide, but usually I use just this. I use only Ship-Shape with my own brushes which merely need a good washing because they're misbehaving.

Yes, occasionally a brush will get wonky and respond nicely to Ship-Shape. Why? Beats me.

Happy shaves,

Jim

Thanks for that Jim. I can't find anything like that over here, but it appears that baking soda is a viable alternative

 

[AimlessWanderer]

Lathered with the synth today, and no issues whatsoever. So it's looking like the base of the boar knot is indeed gunked up. I'll dig out the baking soda, and give it a soak

 

[Esox]

Lathered with the synth today, and no issues whatsoever. So it's looking like the base of the boar knot is indeed gunked up. I'll dig out the baking soda, and give it a soak

Or, just use the synthetic.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

If I were a brush, I'd toe the line. I saw what you did to that Thater

Glad it final was resolved to your satisfaction.

That made me laugh out loud, Clay.

Yeah, I did try Ship-Shape on the Thater but it failed to help.

I guess I thought I could beat it into shape?

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I wouldn't be too sure about that, Clay.

It is soft and it not too very floppy. Also, it's all in one piece.

Do I like it? Not much, but way more than I ever liked the Thater Premium Boar.

Better brushes?




Of course, those are just better badgers, and it's only my point of view.

I am not saying the Thater Two Band is not a nice brush, but it's not so far a favorite. I think it might be a better brush for a bowl latherer. It is remarkably soft, too, which is a noteworthy plus for it. Plus, it's nice looking and has a handle I like.

I want to make sure I don't bad mouth this Thater. It seems like a quality brush. Maybe I'll come to like it more as I get more used to it. I certainly haven't ruled it out as a brush I'll use.

I get your point though, Cal, and you're right.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[AimlessWanderer]

Or, just use the synthetic.

That's my travel brush, and if I don't leave it in my washkit, I WILL forget to pack it

 

[Esox]

That's my travel brush, and if I don't leave it in my washkit, I WILL forget to pack it

You're making this an easy decision Al lol.

Maggard Razors 22mm Black Handle Shaving Brush Synthetic | Maggard Razors Traditional Wet Shaving Products

 

[Clay S]

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It is soft and it not too very floppy. Also, it's all in one piece.

Do I like it? Not much, but way more than I ever liked the Thater Premium Boar.

Better brushes?

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Of course, those are just better badgers, and it's only my point of view.

I am not saying the Thater Two Band is not a nice brush, but it's not so far a favorite. I think it might be a better brush for a bowl latherer. It is remarkably soft, too, which is a noteworthy plus for it. Plus, it's nice looking and has a handle I like.

I want to make sure I don't bad mouth this Thater. It seems like a quality brush. Maybe I'll come to like it more as I get more used to it. I certainly haven't ruled it out as a brush I'll use.

I get your point though, Cal, and you're right.

Happy shaves,

Jim

Well at one point you said you'd be happy just getting the handle back
viola!

If nothing else you can use it like I use my badger, to lather stuff I'm scared might harm my well liked brushes, put Noxzema on, etc.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

You're making this an easy decision Al lol.

Maggard Razors 22mm Black Handle Shaving Brush Synthetic | Maggard Razors Traditional Wet Shaving Products

My spending money's already gone for this month (and next ). I blew it on a Victorinox Pioneer X knife that I intend to sacrifice for parts.

Besides, I already have a spare (emergency) boar in the drawer, in case I inadvertently dissolve this one.

 

[Somerled]

You're making this an easy decision Al lol.

Maggard Razors 22mm Black Handle Shaving Brush Synthetic | Maggard Razors Traditional Wet Shaving Products

Typical Mike.
Out of stock

 

[Esox]

Typical Mike.
Out of stock

Again! Wow, they sell out quickly. I wonder why...

 

[AimlessWanderer]

Done!

A thorough soak and bristle work out in a baking soda solution, followed by a good rinse in a weak apple cider vinegar solution, and then another rinse with clean water. It does feel a lot better, and looks a lot better too. I kept working the brush occasionally as it was soaking, and even with my dodgy vision, I could see a change in colour of both the knot and the water.

I'll probably carry on using the synthetic for a day or two to let this thoroughly air out, before I take it for another spin.

 

[Cal]

I'll probably carry on using the synthetic for a day or two to let this thoroughly air out, before I take it for another spin.

And a little grooming when it's dry.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Well at one point you said you'd be happy just getting the handle back
viola!

I did and I am.

I definitely have worse brushes.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

And a little grooming when it's dry.
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That's a nifty little gizmo, Cal. Do you find it making a difference at all?

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

That's a nifty little gizmo, Cal. Do you find it making a difference at all?

It does but they're way, way too expensive for a true minimalist.

Link.

I see no mediums in stock. They're the best size IMO.

 

[Esox]

It does but they're way, way too expensive for a true minimalist.

Jim's on a roll today! hahaha

 

[Cal]

That's a nifty little gizmo, Cal. Do you find it making a difference at all?

Yes. All my brushes like to be groomed, and they perform better for it.

I have (and prefer) the small size comb. But then I have and prefer small brushes. I got mine here (I think). They're currently out of the small size but have medium and large.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

It does but they're way, way too expensive for a true minimalist.

Link.

I see no mediums in stock. They're the best size IMO.

Yes. All my brushes like to be groomed, and they perform better for it.

I have (and prefer) the small size comb. But then I have and prefer small brushes. I got mine here (I think). They're currently out of the small size but have medium and large.

Thanks, chaps. You can tell I'm not a pet owner, I never made the connection to an animal comb for an animal hair brush

With my boars, I've never noticed any detangling need doing. Once I've given it a swipe or three on the towel, it dries a lot more "groomed" looking, than is I just shake the water out and let it dry on the stan

Then again, I didn't notice the build up of soap till it stopped working properly either...

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Thanks, chaps. You can tell I'm not a pet owner, I never made the connection to an animal comb for an animal hair brush

With my boars, I've never noticed any detangling need doing. Once I've given it a swipe or three on the towel, it dries a lot more "groomed" looking, than is I just shake the water out and let it dry on the stan

Then again, I didn't notice the build up of soap till it stopped working properly either...

Take a swig, sir.

No, sir, a big swig, sir.