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Pure, Best & Silvertip Shaving Brushes

Posted on 18. Apr, 2010 by Gugel in General

Pure vs. Best vs. Silvertip Shaving Brushes - badgerandblade.com

There are 3 different types of shaving brushes:

• Pure
• Best
• Silvertip

In terms of practicality and value, the “best” badger hair brushes are highly recommended.

Pure badger shaving brushes are typically all black in color and are the least expensive.  The bristles on the brush are cut to give the brush its shape.  These cut bristles make the brush feel a bit rougher on the face.  On the plus side, that roughness helps exfoliate your skin and agitates the shaving cream to build up a thick lather.  Pure badger brushes hold less water than the pure or silvertip, but for most people, that shouldn’t be a problem (the amount of water a “best” or silvertip brush can hold is a bit overkill).

“Best” badger hair brushes have a banded pattern and have a middle-of-the-road price point.  Unlike the pure badger hair brushes, they’re untrimmed so they’re smoother on the face.  They also hold more water and are more rigid that pure badger hair brushes.  The increased rigidity helps create a richer lather.  Overall, best badger hair brushes provide the best value.

The silvertip badger hair brushes also have a banded pattern.  Typically, they have a a greater concentration of bristles and a bigger knot size (which makes them look pretty big).  They are also by far the most expensive – costing as much as a few hundred dollars.  The bristles on the silvertip brush are soft and not very rigid.  It feels good on your face, it doesn’t build up as a nice of a lather as the “best” badger hair brush.

For more information about the different types of shaving brushes, look a joel’s review at badgerandblade.com.