Perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse of one in an old movie, a vintage barbershop, your grandfather’s medicine cabinet, even that “how to wet shave” video that piqued your interest: a shaving brush. But isn’t it an obsolete tool of yesteryear? An out-of-date method replaced by modern technology? Well, in short, no. A shaving brush is still a necessary element of a great classic wet shave. West Coast Shaving offers a few thoughts on the importance of a shaving brush to a great shave.
Just remember, that like with different types of razor blade, there are many different types of shaving brushes too. Apart from the stiffer or softer bristles (soaps vs shaving creams), there are also real hair and vegan friendly synthetic hair brushes.