After perusing a thread the other day where Jerry (DoubleE) spoke about the importance of periodically washing your brush, I was reminded that I had not done so in quite some time. Let me tell you, the result was very noticeable indeed. I hadn't cleansed any of my brushes for many months now, and I guess that performance had degraded at such a slow rate that I never really noticed it happening. After the wash, however, the lather created was so disgustingly beautiful that I became a bit disappointed in myself for failing to do this sooner. So if you haven't done so in a few months, give those brushes a good once over. You may find that the condition of your brush is the only thing that has been holding you back from achieving the Alpha shave.
As a side note, my cleaning process included the following:
As a side note, my cleaning process included the following:
- 15 minute soak in hot water with 3 drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid, followed by thorough rinse
- A vigorous lathering/scrubbing with shampoo, followed by a thorough rinse
- A vigorous scrubbing with conditioner, followed by a thorough rinse
- Drying on towel