Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush

This brush is easily on par with many badger hair brushes costing four times as much.I BELIEVE I KNOW WHY OTHERS WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS BRUSH ...I read some of the previous reviews regarding excessive bristle loss, cracked handles, and the knot coming out of the handle. ALL of these problems are symptoms of improper care and use! I'm willing to wager that this is the first shaving brush for most purchasers, who are attracted by its inexpensive price. So, here are some care and maintenance rules for shaving brushes:Although a shaving brush has a flat handle, this is so it can be set down conveniently while shaving. It should NEVER be allowed to dry sitting on its handle. It is absolutely crucial that you rinse the brush after use and then HANG IT WITH THE HANDLE UP (BRISTLES DOWN) in order to dry. Failure to do so will result in an early demise of your brush -- cracked wood handle, rotting bristles, loosening of the knot, etc. You can make a holder out of wire or a coat hanger if you do not want to buy one.Also, when whipping up lather, your finger tips should be grasping the base of the bristles where they meet the handle, with the flat of the handle against your palm. Whip the lather using only the TIPS of the bristles. You don't want to "squash" the bristles while whipping up the lather.Finally, when you rinse the brush, hold it bristles up under a gentle stream of water. Then, hold it with the bristles down and wring the bristles by gently squeezing the bristles between your fingers and thumb. Now, holding the brush where the bristles and handle meet between your forefinger and thumb, GENTLY shake the brush two or three times. Vigorous shaking holding only the handle will damage the brush. Now hang the brush with the handle up to dry.Follow these rules -- which are standard for any brush -- and you should enjoy years of shaves from your Tweezermans brush![UPDATE #1: I wrote the above after two months of use. This update, after ONE YEAR of use, convinces me even more that this was one of the best shaving buys ever. It continues to perform perfectly, is well broken in, and is NOT losing bristles! I have recommended this brush to many friends, and all have been very happy with their purchase. Follow the care instructions above, and I believe you will be very happy with this brush!][UPDATE #2: 2 years, 8 months later and still going strong! Although I have two other brushes (mostly for travel) this brush is still my "go to" and on average gets used 5 to 6 days a week. I still stand by my review above. This is without a doubt one of the best values for the money.][UPDATE #3: 4 years, 4 months, still going strong. Still getting used 5 to 6 times a week. BTW, when I shave, usually at a minimum I do a "two-pass" shave (with grain, against grain). So for every shave, I lather up at least twice. On Sundays and days with important meetings, I do a 3-pass shave (against-, with-, & across-the-grain).]

For the price this is a great brush, yes it does shed, but it lathers nicely and is a lot softer than a boar brush. For the price what do you expect though, it is a great introductory brush for someone who isn't sure if they are going to even like using a brush and probably won't want to spend 2-10x as much on a higher end one. I gave it five stars for a brush at this price point not as a comparison across the board for shaving brushes. Obviously it will be much different that a $200 handmade brush, but who is going to want to make that investment if they don't even know if they are going to want to use it in a week.This brush works great, does what it is supposed to and is a great alternative to boar or horse hair in the price range. (although I know some shavers really like the boar and horse) If the shedding is going to be an issue, then just spend the money and get a higher end brush.Update: While yes the brush did lose some hair when I first used it(first 2-3 shaves), after the initial loss I find that it is no longer regularly shedding, I noticed a hair or two hairs every few uses. I am now using  Kent BLK8 Traditional Large Pure Silver Tip Badger Gents Shaving Brush , which is much different than the above mentioned brush, but as previously stated it is almost 20x the cost. I still use my tweezerman in my travel bag and have no issues it is a good brush.

Tweezerman is a perfect brush for the starting shaver. I'll certainly be moving up to a higher-quality model as I become more experienced with "real" shaving (using a safety razor and actual blades), but I'm quite satisfied for now. I started out practicing my lathering technique using a modern disposable razor and a shaving soap, to get a good feel for the Tweezerman.Pros:-CHEAP! Tweezerman is about the cheapest brush you can get, while still getting quality.-Badger Hair. Most brushes at this price level are boar hair, which is stiffer and sometimes prickly. Badger hair is a little softer, more luxurious.-Good knot. This is a fairly small brush, but it blossoms into a good shape that does the job well. I have massive hands, and the small handle still works perfectly for me.-I think the smaller size is the key to the price- this is a "lite" version of a higher-quality product. It's still sized to work well, but there's extra bang for your buck.Cons:-Slightly rough. My wife felt the tip, and being used to feminine-soft makeup brushes, she was not impressed by the Tweezerman. I'd call this brush "medium-soft", and I'd prefer soft.-Sheds. Top-quality, carefully tended brushes are handed down from father to son. The Tweezerman is not one of those brushes. Even in my first use, I had to fish a couple of hairs out of the lather.-So-so build quality. The top coat of lacquer on the handle had dripped in one spot. There's a pea-sized knob on the handle, and I had to pull a little bit of goop out of the hair. There's no issue in using the product, but it's another small area where you feel the price.Overall, this is the perfect brush for a beginner. It's cheap, but it has the feel of a brush worth at least twice the price. I'd almost list the shedding as a bonus- by the time this brush gives out, it'll probably be the perfect time to finally decide if you're going to stick with it and spend money on a high-end brush. I recommend the Tweezerman highly for beginners, and for anyone who might be looking for an occasional brush to try out in their lineup.Edit: With some actual usage under my belt, this brush holds up very well. I still lose a hair on occasion, but it's not a big annoyance and it's clear the brush will hold up to years of use. I've also tried a cheaper boar brush from Burma, and the difference is immense. The lather I can accomplish working for five minutes with the Burma, I can work up in thirty seconds with my Tweezerman. I'll even admit that I was a bit wrong on the softness- I'd like a bit more stiffness for scrubbing my face, but the tweezerman holds lather so well that I wouldn't risk going much more firm without assurances.

The media could not be loaded.  Having just started to shave the traditional way using a double edge safety razor  Edwin Jagger De89bl Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor  i was looking for a brush to start off with. It didn't take long for me to figure out that badger hair brushes are the best when it comes down to shaving...not only because they retain the water but also because the hair is best for generating lather in a bowl.Down to this brush, it was recommended on various YouTube pages and many reviews say it's a great starters brush, at £15 i thought i couldn't go wrong and decided to buy it. It comes in a plastic box and when you remove it, it looks and feels better than you first think... the handle on mine is darker and is more glossy compared to the one shown in the main picture and the hair part is more flaired out... you are also greeted by the smell of badger the first time you use it.Now using this brush i did get a pretty decent lather going using proraso shaving cream ( Proraso Shaving Cream Tube (150ml) ) and the water retention by the brush is very very good. However, after using the brush for the first time around 10 or so hairs came out while i was whipping the cream up... it seems to have stopped shedding hairs now and you wouldn't even know but it is something you should be aware of. I am told by many people that the first time you use a badger brush you are certain to lose some hairs anyway regardless of how much the brush costs. The brush is a decent size and was a pleasure to use while spreading the cream on my face... as for the handle it is also a decent size. I do have a few notes of caution to add however, first ensure you wash, shake and then store the brush with the hair facing down when you've finished... this allows the brush to dry properly (and avoid it rotting near the base) and maintain its shape.PROS: Excellent value for money, good size and shape, feels well put together, great water retention!CONS: hair falling out the first time i used it was disappointing yet it happens to every brush, no matching stand so you have to buy a third party standVERDICT: As my first brush i'm really please with it, it gave a great shave and generated a decent lather even though i live in a hard water area added to this the brush is a decent shape and size! As for the stand issue others have recommended the  Kent Shaving Stand Small Mock Ivory  which i bought based on those recommendations.. be aware that the stand is slightly too small for the brush but this can be fixed my filing off a very small amount at the narrowest point.As for this brush i HIGHLY RECOMMEND it especially as a beginners brush or if you're on a budget, the simple test is would you buy another one and the answer would be yes! Edwin Jagger De89bl Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety RazorProraso Shaving Cream Tube (150ml)Kent Shaving Stand Small Mock Ivory

After years of buying cheap shaving brushes finally decided to go a bit upmarket and get one a bit more expensive, only wish I had done so earlier. This one was an excellent choice, not too pricey and excellent quality, really pleased.

As a relatively inexpensive badger brush this is a good purchase. Holds water well and is easy to build up a good lather. As a natural hair brush there is some aroma initially but this soon fades; it also softens up after a few weeks. No problems with shedding after the first few uses.So it's 2020 and this is still my main brush - I don't use it every day so it always has a chance to dry out between uses but certainly other brushes (quality or not) have come and gone over the last 8 years. I can't fault this brush for the price and I'm sure I'll get many more years out of it

Well,I had a cheapy brush before I purchased this one and I thought my cheapy one was good.But, this Tweezerman is really good and what a big difference in using a Badger Hair brush.Well happy :-D

They last longer than any UK manufactured badger hair brush, work better and are a good deal cheaper - a neat, and very durable wood handle instead of mock ivory might contribute to savings. But, in my dotty old age, I'm rather apprehensive about using it - it is made in Korea and one knows how they keep dogs to eat in that ever so civilised country that cares so carefully about animals.. The parent company of the makers (very well known German organisation) keeps dumb about the conditions in which the badgers are kept between their periodical shaves of bristles for the brushes. Enquiry of a well known US animal rights organisation ignores emails. So much for honesty and integrity of those contacted so far.PS: should none believe the fate of dogs in Korea, just have a look at what the Chinese do to dogs flayed alive for the precious furs we love. Click Google. Pity the renowned german conglomerate won't bestir istelf about its Tweezerman subsidiary. Have a go at asking them