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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: TANK25 on February 08, 2009, 06:06:10 PM

Title: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: TANK25 on February 08, 2009, 06:06:10 PM

I have a cheap one from CVS. Where did you get yours?

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: SBG Math Guy on February 08, 2009, 06:09:54 PM

I got mine from Shoppers Drug Mart here in Canada.  It was $14 and has been great  O0.
I owe a thank you to Mike(Koz13) because without his recommendation I would probably not have tried the brush on my scalp.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: TANK25 on February 08, 2009, 06:12:41 PM

I want to upgrade to a better one.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: SLYinKC on February 08, 2009, 07:05:34 PM

I got mine at WalMart for $5.  It works pretty good with Headslick.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: Brkeatr on February 08, 2009, 07:09:18 PM

Quote from: SLYinKC on February 08, 2009, 07:05:34 PM

I got mine at WalMart for $5.  It works pretty good with Headslick.

Probably the same one I got at WalMart with a green handle which just cracked and fell off....guess I'll have to get another one..... :-\

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: SBG Math Guy on February 08, 2009, 08:06:27 PM

Quote from: Brkeatr on February 08, 2009, 07:09:18 PM

Quote from: SLYinKC on February 08, 2009, 07:05:34 PM

I got mine at WalMart for $5.  It works pretty good with Headslick.

Probably the same one I got at WalMart with a green handle which just cracked and fell off....guess I'll have to get another one..... :-\

lol.. ;D...........get one that's like $25 and you will be able to keep it for a few years without losing the handle.   O0

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: Ghost1988 on February 08, 2009, 08:10:21 PM

this may be a dumb question but...........

do i need a special shaving cream for a brush? and how exactly do you use them? lol (dumb i know) but im serious? do you just squirt some shaving gel on your head and rub it around with the brush or what? i would rather use a brush to save my hands from getting all slippery and lathery when im trying to shave.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: Timmay on February 08, 2009, 09:29:36 PM

not a dumb question ghost, I was going to ask the same thing.  What is the benefit of using a brush?  I dont mind using my hand, most of the time its just my fingers.  Does it lather up more so with a brush?  I have never used one, so fill us in guys.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: clipped on February 08, 2009, 10:09:54 PM

I've used a shaving brush fro 18 years on my face. Prior to that I frequently nicked myself on the neck going against the grain - always in the same place. Since using the brush, I hardly ever nick myself in that or any other spot.  The brush gets between and around the wiskers much better than you can do with your hand or fingers.  It sets up your beard for shaving. I use a canned shave cream and just squirt some into the brush, or into my hand like a shaving mug.  I started with a cheap one but upgraded and have had the same brush for 18 years.  You should also buy a stand, so you can hang it upside down to dry after each use. Plus, it's a pleasant way to get started in the morning.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: sparkster123 on February 09, 2009, 12:28:05 AM

go to youtube and put   (mantic59)  in the search and check out his videos.he goes over lathering and even how the different brushes work. he even gives info on a good brush and where to get it pretty reasonable. it will answer all your question about shaving as he is a dedicated shaver.   

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: Mikekoz13 on February 09, 2009, 03:42:14 AM

Santa left me the same green handled shaving brush.

To answer GHOST.... You don't need a special shaving cream, lotion, gel, etc. I use HeadSlick or SlyBaldGuyz with my brush.

Advantages to using a brush:

1) As Shaf pointed out in several earlier threads, it is a natural exfoliator

2) You can use less of your shaving product. I put my product on the brush and then kind of lather it up on the top of my head. Then spread it around the head and face and shave with the grain. But DO NOT rinse your brush or add more product for your against the grain pass. The brush will still have plenty of your product in the brush and with just a few drops of water you can re-lather your whole face and head and do your second pass.

3) It just feels really good on the noggin'

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: cooncatbob on February 11, 2009, 09:04:30 PM

I made mine.
I can make one for you too.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.ggpht.com%2F_6P_7INYCblE%2FSZJToEEY7eI%2FAAAAAAAAAoU%2FdKjf3Jx2ft0%2Fs640%2FShaving%2520Set%25202%2520%2528Large%2529.JPG&hash=5246992298f787253f54bb7591dc6b84654757b5)

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on February 12, 2009, 07:14:13 AM

That's mighty fine work Cooncatbob, mighty fine. 

An aside on brushes, when traveling w/ carry on it eliminates another liquid or gel from your 1 quart plastic bag, just buy some shaving soap and use a cup in the hotel room as your shaving cup.  It lathers rather nicely, does a good job.  Saves room in the 1 quart bag for your shaving oil and after shave balm.  A 1 quart bag seems plenty big until you start putting all your shaving stuff in it  :(because most of them are liquids and gels.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: GASlick on February 12, 2009, 09:31:55 PM

That brush is  beautiful cooncat. 

I don't have one either.  I just lather it up in my hand.

Title: Re: SHAVING BRUSH
Post by: hipstersaint on February 17, 2009, 02:10:24 PM

I got a nice one from The Body Shop.... it was like 10 bucks.
  and once you do the brush thing you will never go back.....