Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > Face Shaving
Powder brush vs Shaving Brush
rookie1178:
I asked a barber I know to get me a shaving brush, because I was having no luck sourcing one here in Jamaica. He called me today and said that he got it, but he kept referring to it as a powder brush. I googled powder brush and while it looks similar to a shaving brush they are clearly not the same thing (so I'm really hoping he just has his terms mixed up). My question is simple, can a powder brush be used like a shaving brush? I haven't seen it yet so I can't describe it or post pics, depending on the responses I receive I may not even take it.
Sir Harry:
Welcome to the forum!
I believe that powder brushes have harder bristles.....I guess you could use them to apply shaving cream, but it's not the same thing. The best kind of shaving brush is a badger brush with softer bristles. Are there any beauty supply stores in Jamaica that you can check out? You can also order a shaving brush via E-bay or Amazon. Good luck!
Cave Dweller:
A barber's powder brush has long bristles and is used to apply talc to the neck after it is shaved.
Definitely not the same as the shaving brush you need.
rookie1178:
--- Quote from: Sir Harry on December 17, 2013, 06:05:08 AM ---Welcome to the forum!
I believe that powder brushes have harder bristles.....I guess you could use them to apply shaving cream, but it's not the same thing. The best kind of shaving brush is a badger brush with softer bristles. Are there any beauty supply stores in Jamaica that you can check out? You can also order a shaving brush via E-bay or Amazon. Good luck!
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Thanks for the response guys. I have identified a couple of dealers on ebay that I'll use. Unfortunately every supply store I've checked has been a dead end, they don't even stock shaving soap (I'm sourcing arko/derby soap straight from Turkey). The whole island seems to be addicted to aerosol shaving creams
rookie1178:
OMG ;D :*)) :@` I used my new Omega 10049 brush for the 1st time today, it's incredible! I am now officially in love with de shaving and I'm never going back
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