How a Shaving Brush is Made

The average shaving brush will contain approximately 14,000 hairs, weighed precisely to fit the securing ring that holds the brush together. The manufacturing process is highly skilled and most of the work is done by hand using traditional tools.

The 'bundle' of hair is combed to remove any hairs not lying straight. The hairs are then placed tip-first into a heavy metal block which has a concave interior to give the distinctive 'dome' shape of a quality brush. The end of the bundle is tied off securely with strong thread and then glued into a ring. This fixes the hairs in the finished shape of the brush.

The base or 'shaft' end of the hairs are sheared off (the tips are never cut as it is the fine tips that give the softness in a brush of true quality).

The clamped bundle is then carefully cemented into the chosen brush handle, creating a luxurious tool that will last for many years.

Our brushes come from Edwin Jagger of Sheffield, England. Renowned for setting  the standard for impeccable male grooming, Edwin Jagger products embodies traditional English style with the benefits and heritage of Sheffield workmanship.

How to look after your shaving brush: be a Razor Sharp Male

A badger hair brush is a natural product that with loving care should last ten to fifteen years. When you get a new brush it is quite natural for a few loose hairs to come away from the brush in the first few weeks; these are shorter hairs that did not quite reach the glue in the base and this should not be a cause for concern.

Wet your brush thoroughly in warm water before use, apply the shaving creme to the tip of your brush or dip it in the shaving creme holder and lather gently using a circular and/or up and down motion; when applying the shaving creme do not apply too much pressure, causing the badger hair to splay.

After shaving, rinse the brush gently but thoroughly in clean water, flick the excess water away and place the brush in a stand with the hair pointing down. If you do not have a stand, leave the brush pointing up rather than horizontal, so that air can get to all the hairs and dry the brush naturally.

Natural hair that is left wet can develop mildew; try to avoid enclosing a wet brush in too small an enclosed space.  If you keep it in the bathroom cabinet ensure that it has sufficient space to dry.  If you shave away from home and keep your shaving brush in a travel tube or kit bag, give it an opportunity to dry as soon as you can.  If your brush becomes affected by mildew or a build-up of soap, soak it in a solution of Borax, which can be obtained from a pharmacy.

It is our opinion that a shaving brush is an essential tool for a man in his grooming cabinet!