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Posted: 12/28/2015 5:09:07 PM EDT
I bought a $15 brush on Amazon last year and it works fine, however, EVERY time I use it, it sheds in my shaving bowl and face...

Maybe I could save a little money and instead of trial and error, you guys might be able to point me in the right direction for a nicer brush (I assume most brushes aren't completely prone to shedding but at least better than my example).

TIA
Link Posted: 12/28/2015 6:23:22 PM EDT
[#1]
Are you dead-set on badger? In general, for the price of a mediocre badger brush you can get a nicer boar brush.
Link Posted: 12/31/2015 5:59:56 PM EDT
[#2]
they all shed some, initially.
Link Posted: 1/2/2016 10:28:35 PM EDT
[#3]
It takes time but it should stop sheding after break in. My parker stunk and shed at first and after washing it with shampoo and conditioner more then 6 times and keeping clean it sheds little now and smells like my soap.
Link Posted: 1/3/2016 5:11:56 PM EDT
[#4]
I think they all shed and smell a bit funky the first few months.






Mine, English badger brush, rarely sheds anymore and smells like my soap.






Link Posted: 1/3/2016 9:50:55 PM EDT
[#5]
I have a badger, boar and PlissoN synthetic. I use the synthetic more !!!! It's like a big pillow rubbing on your face. Best 25 bucks spent, Sterling Kong brush !!!!
Link Posted: 1/5/2016 11:42:58 PM EDT
[#6]
I think it helps to soak the brush in warm water for several minutes before using it- allows the bristles to get saturated with water, and makes them less brittle. Also, it's advisable to avoid a swirling or circular motion of the brush on your face, or you'll eventually break off a bunch of bristles in the center of the knot, and end up with a bald spot of stubby and twisted bristles. Use back and forth strokes, like a paint brush.
Link Posted: 1/7/2016 8:33:53 PM EDT
[#7]
$15 for a badger is on the cheap end of the spectrum.

I've got an Omega boar ($8) that occasionally sheds a hair every once in a while and I've had it for five years.
Link Posted: 1/25/2016 3:39:19 PM EDT
[#8]
My Vulfix 22C has shed very little since 2012.  There was a little during the initial break-in but after that hardly any at all over the three years I've used it and it still makes a really nice lather.  I had a cheaper travel brush that shed like a dog...
Link Posted: 3/12/2016 9:29:21 AM EDT
[#9]
Link Posted: 3/13/2016 1:55:34 PM EDT
[#10]
I bought a Parker badger brush off amazon.
I havent had any problems with shedding.
Link Posted: 3/13/2016 2:03:46 PM EDT
[#11]
Never had a problem with my Edwin Jagger.
Link Posted: 3/13/2016 2:15:25 PM EDT
[#12]
Penn State Industries sells a number of high to better quality badger brushes. Of course, you'll have to turn your own handle.
Link Posted: 4/8/2016 11:43:49 PM EDT
[#13]
My 30mm whipped dog badger and synthetic have not shown any signs of shedding.   My HMB (High Mountain Badger) came with a packet of oxyclean & instructions to get the badger smell out before use.   Instructions were to soak brush in oxy/water mix for 3mins, rinse and repeat the process three times. Then wash in shampoo.   I found one washing wasn't enough so I did it three times.  I did continue to notice discolored water the next couple of days when I pre-soaked my brush in warm water while I showered.   The synthetic was good to go out of the wrapper

Link Posted: 5/16/2016 3:29:38 PM EDT
[#14]
Unless you're dead set on badger, I'd try out one of the Maggard's synthetic brushes.  I just got the 24mm version with the marbled handle a week or two ago and it's an awesome brush, especially considering they're right around $12.  It shed a single hair for each of the first three lathers and hasn't lost one since.
Link Posted: 6/5/2016 8:19:49 AM EDT
[#15]
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I think they all shed and smell a bit funky the first few months.



Mine, English badger brush, rarely sheds anymore and smells like my soap.




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This- none of mine really shed anymore. But when I first got them it smelled like a wet animal was in my bathroom with me
Link Posted: 7/6/2016 10:32:21 PM EDT
[#16]
Omega, Edwin Jagger, Semogue, and Simpson are a few quality brushes...and don't break the bank. They all lose a hair or two upon break in, and occasionally over time...but shouldn't routinely be falling out. I've had my Omega 636 for a while now, and it's still going strong. I do rotate brushes and razors. My favorite brush is a Semogue Owners Club Brush, (Boar, not Badger) plenty of backbone, takes lather well, but they we're a group buy brush through the B&B. (Badger and Blade).
West Coast has a nice variety....
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omega-636-Silvertip-Badger-Shaving-Brush_p_485.html
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