@@douglashaner6802 Nope, just my Merkur Safety Razor, couple of packs of blades, one soap, two pre-shaves, one after shave, one brush, one alun block and one stand. Pretty much it. But with time, I'm probably getting there.
I shave damn near every day, head and face. The brushes I wind up using, I do this weekly, and it truly does make a difference in the brush, especially to the older brushes. It's basic maintenance if you are a true wet shaving aficionado. Fantastic video Matt. Glad to see that myself and my family weren't the only ones that were out there doing this.
NO CLEANING NEEDEDThe best Shave Brush on the market today is my Simpson Trafalgar's T-3 better then boar cheaper in the long run it is 29mm. i mic it' it's like buying a $275 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair or boar can, cheap to buy, I have owned it for 5 years with no hair loss with no problems wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
Great video. Now I am learning WHY I lost my hair.....didn't use that clarifying shampoo...... Now one more thing to mention: there is an abnormal obsession by many people to use alum after their shave.....alum ruins lather.....if after washing your face (which should be done) , people touch their brushes w alum.....it will deteriorate the lather to come.. All those using alum......., put lather on your face and then directly apply the alum to see. and later wash it out with the rest of lather.....see what happens
Good info video. I wash - condition - comb my brushes about once a month, keeps them in good shape. I feel a good hand soap like Ivory or Palmolva do just fine for cleaning.
I never knew you should or how to clean a brush. I learned how to shave from my Grandfather who was a Barber back in the day when Barbers shaved as much as they cut hair. He gave me his old shortened brushes, so I just thought that’s what happens to old brushes, I still have one, but never use it. Thanks, I’ll take better care my brushes, now that I know better.
Good, practical video. When you look at the $$ that we can easily sink in brushes, a little maintainence is time well spent. Thanks & have a great weekend. Zac
Hi Matt- Great brushcare tutorial; thank you! This is the first time I have heard of clarifying shampoo; I’ll definitely look for some for my brushes. Thanks again and I hope you have a great weekend ahead of you. All the best!
thats a great idea...i have the brush for a while now but i didn't shave with it... i abused it by using it to dust and clean the counter top... i will take care of it now
This is an invaluable tutorial for shaving brush care. I really adore my handful of beautiful brushes (all badger hair)..and the clarifying shampoo/conditioner tip is something I’m going to have to try out. And also the drying upside down thing. I realize I seldom do that because of a lack of the suitable stand for that in my inventory.
I just pulled out my Bagers and Horeshair brush and cleaned them like you suggested. Thanks! QUESTION: How do I maintain my Synthetic brushes. Same technique?
Yes, that is perfect advice and so simple. I learned this from one of your older videos. Funny, and bought the clarifying shampoo and conditioner for my shaving brush, and now I use it on my hair....Hahaha! Thanks Matt!👍
Yeah it's a boring job but has to be done if you want those brushes to last. I use a super wide tooth comb and comb the brush while conditioner is applied, very slick and keeps from pulling out hairs👍 Thanks Matt, I bet a lot of people think shave soap keeps the brush clean🤔 Great video. Enjoy!
I use the clarifying shampoo. I think I watched your video from 5 years ago because I remember using conditioner too and it made the brush look and feel better but the brush had a noticeably diminished performance.
My boar brush had big problems with making a good lather after I used conditioner on it. Then it needed to be rinsed a couple of times in shaving soap to preform like it did before....
Very informative and interesting video and I will definitely take this onboard and act on it. Thanks very much and I enjoy watching your videos and find them very educational. Keep up the good work.
Hmm, very interesting. I've never done this to any of my brushes, and I've been wet shaving for almost two years now. Now I realize why some of my brushes weren't making a good enough lather. And I was blaming the soaps.
Don't mean to be "that guy" but Borax is not a caustic chemical. It's a very natural and safe cleaner if used correctly. Boric acid is a common ingredient in eye drops and lots of soaps and lotions.
Awesome video! I thought I was going to have to replace my knot, but after watching this, I tried to give it a good cleaning. Good as new with great performance again! Thanks!
Hi Matt. Where is the apple cider vineger from the last video? I used it like you said and it worked great too. And as always - to get a shirt would be nice
As usual great videos Matt. I have a lot of brushes ranging from badger, boar and synthetic. My question is do I need to do this to my synthetic brushes? Thanks
Synthetic brushes are much easier to take care of than natural hair. The fibers aren't porous so just use some shampoo to remove any shaving soap scum buildup which is more of a problem sometimes if you have hard water.
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Would you do a review on the OneBlade Black Tie shaving cream and aftershave? I've never seen anyone review those although I've seen a ton of reviews about the razor.
Hey Mat, as you know we have really hard water here in the valley. What type of bottled water would you recommend to help the brush and lather building?
Dear Matt. (and anyone else here). We appreciate everything you do in helping us enjoy the hobby that is wet shaving, however I have found a little habit creeping into my routine. Like you I use the Proraso Pre-shave and then soap/cream, but lately when I do, I find I'm humming the background music you have in your shave videos! 😂 Am I the only one? It doesn't make the shave any better though. 🤔😂
Switch to traditional shaving they said, it’ll be more cost effective they said.........
"ellipses are three full stops" they said...
Been shavin' classically for a year, still haven't put up as musch money as shavin' Gilette for three months.
@@Odqvist89 so....you haven't bought 34 razors, 12 different brands of blades or 12 shaving brushes yet? 🤔
@@douglashaner6802 Nope, just my Merkur Safety Razor, couple of packs of blades, one soap, two pre-shaves, one after shave, one brush, one alun block and one stand. Pretty much it.
But with time, I'm probably getting there.
@@douglashaner6802 i actually only ever got a de89 and rockwell 6s......... but brushes? well thats a rabbit hole i fell down, hard...
I shave damn near every day, head and face. The brushes I wind up using, I do this weekly, and it truly does make a difference in the brush, especially to the older brushes. It's basic maintenance if you are a true wet shaving aficionado. Fantastic video Matt. Glad to see that myself and my family weren't the only ones that were out there doing this.
NO CLEANING NEEDEDThe best Shave Brush on the market today is my Simpson Trafalgar's T-3 better then boar cheaper in the long run it is 29mm. i mic it' it's like buying a $275 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair or boar can, cheap to buy, I have owned it for 5 years with no hair loss with no problems wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
I have vintage shoebrushes from the 40s. One boar and one horshair and they're still going strong.
Thanks for the update. Just in time for a much needed cleaning
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Just in time for a much neede cleaning
Great video. Now I am learning WHY I lost my hair.....didn't use that clarifying shampoo...... Now one more thing to mention: there is an abnormal obsession by many people to use alum after their shave.....alum ruins lather.....if after washing your face (which should be done) , people touch their brushes w alum.....it will deteriorate the lather to come.. All those using alum......., put lather on your face and then directly apply the alum to see. and later wash it out with the rest of lather.....see what happens
Good info video. I wash - condition - comb my brushes about once a month, keeps them in good shape. I feel a good hand soap like Ivory or Palmolva do just fine for cleaning.
I never knew you should or how to clean a brush. I learned how to shave from my Grandfather who was a Barber back in the day when Barbers shaved as much as they cut hair. He gave me his old shortened brushes, so I just thought that’s what happens to old brushes, I still have one, but never use it. Thanks, I’ll take better care my brushes, now that I know better.
Excellent advise. My 25 plus year old daily use badger brush continues like a champion with this type of care.
Every week learning more useful information, keep it up!
Good, practical video. When you look at the $$ that we can easily sink in brushes, a little maintainence is time well spent. Thanks & have a great weekend. Zac
Now that's a super clean brush, I need to give my silver tip a wash and style too.
Hi Matt- Great brushcare tutorial; thank you! This is the first time I have heard of clarifying shampoo; I’ll definitely look for some for my brushes. Thanks again and I hope you have a great weekend ahead of you. All the best!
As always a great video, I'm forever telling my barber clients to subscribe and watch your videos. Fantastic as always.
Glad this popped up in my feed. I needed a good way to clean my brush
thats a great idea...i have the brush for a while now but i didn't shave with it... i abused it by using it to dust and clean the counter top... i will take care of it now
This is an invaluable tutorial for shaving brush care. I really adore my handful of beautiful brushes (all badger hair)..and the clarifying shampoo/conditioner tip is something I’m going to have to try out. And also the drying upside down thing. I realize I seldom do that because of a lack of the suitable stand for that in my inventory.
Great advice, thanks Matt. Clarifying shampoo would have never crossed my radar.
I just pulled out my Bagers and Horeshair brush and cleaned them like you suggested. Thanks! QUESTION: How do I maintain my Synthetic brushes. Same technique?
Leonard Levy yes ;)
I learn something new every day. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for giving us your take on brush cleaning. Hadn't thought of clarifying shampoo.
Yes, that is perfect advice and so simple. I learned this from one of your older videos. Funny, and bought the clarifying shampoo and conditioner for my shaving brush, and now I use it on my hair....Hahaha! Thanks Matt!👍
Yeah it's a boring job but has to be done if you want those brushes to last. I use a super wide tooth comb and comb the brush while conditioner is applied, very slick and keeps from pulling out hairs👍 Thanks Matt, I bet a lot of people think shave soap keeps the brush clean🤔 Great video. Enjoy!
Thanks :-)
This really helped with my boar brushes.
I use the clarifying shampoo. I think I watched your video from 5 years ago because I remember using conditioner too and it made the brush look and feel better but the brush had a noticeably diminished performance.
I’m a huge watch guy and have to say half the time I’m watching one of his videos I’m eyeballing his watch trying to figure out what it is
Seiko
Thanks I can finally stop wondering and have to say your videos are so help full
My boar brush had big problems with making a good lather after I used conditioner on it. Then it needed to be rinsed a couple of times in shaving soap to preform like it did before....
I had no idea this was a thing! Great information. Thanks!
Very informative and interesting video and I will definitely take this onboard and act on it.
Thanks very much and I enjoy watching your videos and find them very educational.
Keep up the good work.
THANK YOU!!!
Hmm, very interesting. I've never done this to any of my brushes, and I've been wet shaving for almost two years now. Now I realize why some of my brushes weren't making a good enough lather. And I was blaming the soaps.
Martin Shaves & Reviews In about 2 weeks I’ve been Traditional WetShaving one year and it’s about time I do this now too LOL
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Interesting, I’ve only done that on new brushes, will definitely be doing that soon, have two brushes that seem to need it.
As always great video. Thank you Matt.
Great advice thank you would love one of those shirts
Never heard of clarifying shampoo
Excellent informative video! Keep them coming please
I've got the PAA brush cleaner but I'm going to give the shampoo and conditioner a try with one of my brushes to compare.
Which did you end up prefering?
Really appreciate this video, and great tip on the clarifying shampoo. Looks like I'll be get that soon and cleaning my brushes again.
Cool stuff! I’m going to try this out today. 👍🏼
Great video Matt, this is a better method than using Vinegar, which I can’t stand the smell of:)
Hi Matt, great video. I love my boar brushes, guess what I’m doing this weekend?
I want my shirt. Just think of my wearing one & advertising for you!!!!!
Don't mean to be "that guy" but Borax is not a caustic chemical. It's a very natural and safe cleaner if used correctly. Boric acid is a common ingredient in eye drops and lots of soaps and lotions.
Thank you for the great and informative video. That's a simple and effective way to my badger brushes in great 👍 shaving shape. Keep up the good work!
Great VT Matt,I want to know the brand of that soap with the spaces that act as your fingers please,a T shirt would be great too.Cheers
Great video! I'm just getting into wet shaving and your videos are a great help! Thanks Matt!
I use cider vinegar then conditioner on my badger brushes
Good video, a lot of people skip the maintenance step and just go for the glory videos.
I need to clean my Simpson's Duke. I made an investment on that puppy!
Good video, Matt
Another nice vid. Thanks, Matt. Any special care for synthetic knots?
A few others have asked this- we will have to make a special video all about them / care. Thx
Thanks for the great work, folks!
Great video... Thanks Matt
Thanks again for the info! 👍🏻
Great and informative video as always. Thank you very much.
Awesome video! I thought I was going to have to replace my knot, but after watching this, I tried to give it a good cleaning. Good as new with great performance again! Thanks!
Thanks for tips
Hi Matt. Where is the apple cider vineger from the last video? I used it like you said and it worked great too.
And as always - to get a shirt would be nice
I want a shirt 👍🏼
Simple common sense techniques which I guarantee some people still won't understand....
what about hair dye when it turns grey?
Great tips
Natural hair is just like your own hair so using such products makes sense, may I suggest mane n tail
Great advice....it makes a lot of sense!
As usual great videos Matt. I have a lot of brushes ranging from badger, boar and synthetic. My question is do I need to do this to my synthetic brushes? Thanks
it won't hurt anything to try - let me know if you notice a difference.
Nice
What’s the name of that cleaning product with the fingers? I need one!
the shampoo?
Great vid
Does a dish soap work?
It should yes - detergent will break down other soaps.
That Acoustic intro riff be getting stuck in my dam head sometimes lol! 🎸 I do In turn, watch a lot of your videos 💈😁✌️💈
Nice video. What do the manufacturers of these brushes recommend?
Great video very informative thanks
How about synthetic brush care? Same thing?
How about synthetic brushes.... I see some residue build up....specially w Proraso....any advice? Thx
Do you use the same treatment for synthetic brushes also, Matt?
Yup
Great videos. Thanks.
One question. Care of synthetic brushes?
Synthetic brushes are much easier to take care of than natural hair. The fibers aren't porous so just use some shampoo to remove any shaving soap scum buildup which is more of a problem sometimes if you have hard water.
Love your videos.a lot of useful information.By the way I wear a tall &fat size shirt.lol
Great vid. 👍🏼
So with my badger brush, the lather is always foamy, it’s not creamy or dense anymore like it used to be. Does it need a cleaning?
Yes
Thanks Matt 👍🇺🇸
I need a shirt, Im NAKED for goodness sake..😂😂😂
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Would you do a review on the OneBlade Black Tie shaving cream and aftershave? I've never seen anyone review those although I've seen a ton of reviews about the razor.
sure- we will add it to the list :)
Borax is not that crazy of a chemical. That said, shampoo is a great tip thanks
Hi great tips. Where can I get this cleaning soap from?
What about using baby shampoo?
Yes
Hey Mat, as you know we have really hard water here in the valley. What type of bottled water would you recommend to help the brush and lather building?
ideally something that has been reverse osmosis filtered. Or go the grocery store and get a gallon of distilled water for a buck :)
Dear Matt. (and anyone else here).
We appreciate everything you do in helping us enjoy the hobby that is wet shaving, however I have found a little habit creeping into my routine.
Like you I use the Proraso Pre-shave and then soap/cream, but lately when I do, I find I'm humming the background music you have in your shave videos! 😂
Am I the only one?
It doesn't make the shave any better though. 🤔😂
koosk happy to hear :)
Can i dry it with a hairdryer?
may be a little hot for the epoxy knot. That's just to leave it air dry upside down.
Do you need to do this cleaning method on a synthetic brush
I am not actually sure- I will have to do a follow up about this after some trial.
Do synthetic brushes need to be cleaned once and a while?
Soon to find out ourselves- I'm not exactly sure. We will conduct some research and make a follow up video.
Your hairstyle looks like it could whip up a real nice lather
Is your watch a Seiko 5 Automatic?
Think so
@@RazorEmporium my two favourite things Watches and shaving 😂
Isn’t your old vineger and conditioner trick from 5 years ago not anymore valid?
I love synthetic, because I don't have to do all this
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What happened to using Apple Cider Vinegar?
You can use that too!
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Your treatment is in some ways imo too brutal ☝️
How so?
Why not just use your fingers, why buy that ugly thing?
Same reason you don't use your fingers to paint the wall. Better tool for the job :)