Excellent shaving brush but not quite equivalent to a badger brush.
I received the new Kent shaving brush as a replacement for a defective brush which Kent was unable to repair. Here are my impressions of this synthetic brush.
Appearance: I was surprised when I received it. It is a magnificent shaving brush which looks and feels like my previous badger hair brush.
Testing protocol: I used the new synthetic brush for a week then an old badger brush for a week in order to get a fair comparison. The following week I used them one day turn about to confirm my impressions.
Result: The synthetic performs well but does not feel exactly like a badger brush. I think the main difference is that the synthetic bristles do not flex as well as badger hair. This difference can be demonstrated when the brushes are dry by pressing them against the skin. The synthetic one is much firmer and doesn't spread out as easily. Nevertheless the synthetic brush does perform well and will probably last a lifetime. It will certainly outlast me with my four score and more years.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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