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Simpson Beaufort B1
Ok, this is my first badger brush, and I went for a good brand, but a cheapish model, since I wasn't sure on the whole badger business..
I bought it from Badger & Hone, when the did there special offer for TSR members, and then I managed to get another 15% off when they did their end of summer discount. (I'm a cheap bastard!)
After discounts, I paid 12,75 GBP for it (excluding P&P), which in my opinion is damn good. Current price is 21 GBP, that's almost 40% off..... :lol: (Beat that SunburryBoy93!)
So anyway, first of all it's a nice change to have a brush that's wrapped in a nice box and paper, not heat sealed in some plastic
My first reaction was how soft badger is compared to boar.. So no waiting around I rinsed it in hot water a few times, then let it soak while I took my shower.
Since I forgot to soak my hard soap (I was planning on using L'Occitanie Cade), I decided to go with one of my favorites.. Nanny's Lavender.
The brush lathered up quickly, and I had almost no lather left in my bowl :shock:
Instead of my usual "painting" strokes, I decided to use swirling movements. (the boars I have are to rough for that), WOW again.. like a face massage
Anyway, a lovely brush, looks the part too, although it's the small compared to my other ones.
The only downside, the handle is a tad small, still have to get used to that.
FB.
Ok, this is my first badger brush, and I went for a good brand, but a cheapish model, since I wasn't sure on the whole badger business..
I bought it from Badger & Hone, when the did there special offer for TSR members, and then I managed to get another 15% off when they did their end of summer discount. (I'm a cheap bastard!)
After discounts, I paid 12,75 GBP for it (excluding P&P), which in my opinion is damn good. Current price is 21 GBP, that's almost 40% off..... :lol: (Beat that SunburryBoy93!)
So anyway, first of all it's a nice change to have a brush that's wrapped in a nice box and paper, not heat sealed in some plastic
My first reaction was how soft badger is compared to boar.. So no waiting around I rinsed it in hot water a few times, then let it soak while I took my shower.
Since I forgot to soak my hard soap (I was planning on using L'Occitanie Cade), I decided to go with one of my favorites.. Nanny's Lavender.
The brush lathered up quickly, and I had almost no lather left in my bowl :shock:
Instead of my usual "painting" strokes, I decided to use swirling movements. (the boars I have are to rough for that), WOW again.. like a face massage
Anyway, a lovely brush, looks the part too, although it's the small compared to my other ones.
The only downside, the handle is a tad small, still have to get used to that.
FB.