Synthetic Big Jock is the best brush I have ever had. Lathers like a beast, simple as simple to maintain and it looks like new after every shave. PERFECT
I use only and only the synthetic bristles shaving brush no boar hair or badger hair brushes as you have well said that no animal had to die for my morning shave.
I wouldn't condone animals being killed purely for their hair i shouldn't think many people eat badgers. bore brushes are ok though because you know the hair would be a by product
There are pros and cons to each brush. I'm against the slater of animals to simple produce a product. I was raised to make full use of animals used for food and that no part of it should be wasted. And this is how it's always been with my family and my people. As a wildlife biologist, the issue I have with synthetics is the fact that we don't need more plastics in our environment, we already have rivers and streams chocked with plastics and there are massive 80,000+ ton islands of plastic floating in our oceans and kill whales, dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. I'm keeping the 6 badgers, 3 synthetics and 5 boar brushes I have. And any new brush will be boar's hair shaving brushes.
And for all of us that are being used and killed? This is life, this is the planet. There is a natural balance. And for synthetic and plastic stuff - it does not conform very good in all of this circle (not naturally recycled). But man must have a common sense.
One downside that is often forgotten for synthetics. Is once it needs to be dispose unlike the badger hair brush which will decomposes naturally into the environment. The synthetic will become a forever plastic and contaminating the environment. While it maybe a byproduct of the oil industry. It still financially aids them. At least boar hair brush are a byproduct of wild boar meat unlike badger brushes.
Hell, i have to wash my hands after petting dogs or cats, and if they lick my face, i break out, if i can't at least run water over it, i think the only brushes i could trust, are synthetic ones.
I have heard of many instances whereby men have had allergic reactions to badger, horse and boar hair shaving brushes but I have yet to hear of anyone having an adverse reaction from using a synthetic shaving brush. Thanks for watching. Brian.
Was recentyl gifted an Omega Roma and though at first skeptical of synth brushes in general I've tho say it definitelly grew on me, never been one for badger brushes but always had a thing for good old boar, after this I may definitelly switch to synth.
Don't get me wrong: I'm not a vegan, not even a vegetarian. And yet I always look hard with most of the products that I buy to find animal-free products that offer a comparable quality, e. g. when shopping shaving creams and soaps, brushes etc. And in most cases, there are animal-free products available that offer at least the same, often even a better quality or improved features. I used badger brushes for most of my shaving "career", simply because synthetic brushes 35 or even 10 years ago didn't offer the same lathering qualities and ease of handling than badger brushes. But that changed with the advent of the Silvertip Fibre and other great synthetic hair, and ever since I switched to synthetic brushes, I haven't looked back.
Thanks for the video. We have been making small batches of brushes to go with our Dottie Shaving Bowls and never liked the idea of using Badger knots. Synthetics are the way to go.
I owned both types of brushes and for me badger is significantly better. Recently, in light of new rules, we must find a way to like synthetic and that's perfectly fine. But overall, badger is better in my opinion.
Several years ago badger may have been better but nowadays new generation synthetic brushes are far better. Our new Wee Man Shaving Brush has the latest generation 4 synthetic fibres, this is far better than any badger brush on the market. www.executive-shaving.co.uk/wee-man-synthetic-travel-shaving-brush-in-case
Great video. I have also recently purchased my first synthetic brush, previous to that I had used two different badger brushes over a period of about 15 years. I am really impressed with synthetic brushes, so much so that I have already ordered a second one, the new one is very densely packed contrary to the first one. I don't think I'll ever go back to badger or any other animal hair based brushes. I pretty much agree with all the arguments you presented in this video.
Yes, however this isn't the case when it comes to how badger brushes are made hence why we have chosen to no longer stock them. We do stock some Vielong horsehair brushes which are animal friendly and ethically made.
Thanks for the video! Never tried a badger brush, but i got two synthetic shaving brushes and i love them both. Sir Marlon Grant [softer] and Proraso [harder] brushes.
Stick to your synthetic brushes, these are much better! If you're ever looking to upgrade your brush we have an extensive range of synthetic brushes here - www.executive-shaving.co.uk/mens-shaving/shaving-brushes/synthetic-shaving-brushes
Notwithstanding humans' general lack of empathy towards animals and the fact that badgers and boars aren't exactly tame or cuddly, I doubt if these creatures are actually killed for just their hair
@@ExecutiveShaving not doubting that's the case for badger, but I would have thought boar hair was a by-product given boar burgers/sausages are fairly common? Are you likely to stock any more boar or horse hair brushes in the future?
@@ExecutiveShaving We don’t need to prove it. We’re the customer. If you don’t want to provide a product, we’ll get it elsewhere. If you don’t want to sell it fine, but preaching isn’t good for business. I suspect your sales are down for badger because we buy it elsewhere, where the business wants our business. West Coast Shave, you got mine!
@@charliemcawesome5012 Sales for synthetic brushes have soared in recent years and financially we have benefitted from that. We have also seen significant growth in the number of new customers we attract so from where I'm sitting it was the right decision morally and financially. Brian
Just the video i was looking for, i posted something recently on a other video about this item. I would say: pick what you like. For me i chose the EJ syntetic brush ivory, because i dont want an animal to die for it. Its my first and i really like it, but i still going to look for a softer sytentic brush(i find the tips of my EJ a bit hard on my skin). Thanks for this video. Great comany you are!
Our all new Wee Man Synthetic Shaving Brush is one to consider, this benefits from the latest generation 4 synthetic fibres making it far superior to other brushes on the market! www.executive-shaving.co.uk/wee-man-synthetic-travel-shaving-brush-in-case
1:40 that part was unexpected and made me smile big. Knowing you and the company care enough to say that and eventually discontinue badger brush sale on your site is plenty to keep me a loyal customer.
Only if the Boar is some sort of robot terminator Boar from the future. If their hair proves superior, I'm sure Executive Shaving will use them at some point
And for all of us that are being used and killed? This is life, this is the planet. There is a natural balance. And for synthetic and plastic stuff - it does not conform very good in all of this circle (not naturally recycled). But man must have a common sense.
The background music is much too loud, and not necessary in my opinion. It makes it hard to clearly hear what you say... Almost made me not watching the video, but stayed because i wanted to hear what you had to say.
We no longer stock badger hair brushes for this very reason! We don't believe an animal should have to die for a shaving brush and so we now only sell top-quality synthetic shaving brushes. You can read our full statement on this here: www.executive-shaving.co.uk/blog/post/the-executive-shaving-company-badger-hair-and-shaving-brushes-a-statement
That about cruelty against animals thing is pointless. You will not buy a good badger brush to save badgers, but you will buy a synthetic one that has a hell of a carbon footprint (they do not grow on trees you know), and eat a ton of chicken nuggets...
you choose between two outcomes 😢 either support killing badgers or support china in repressions against uyghur people, being uyghur myself, as a side note, I could confirm that uyghur people are human too
Thanks for your feedback, we are unable to remove this music at this stage but have noted this for future videos. You can enable closed captions by hitting 'c' on your keyboard.
No Animal had to die, all they are, are animals, there is nothing wrong with killing an animal for it to benefit Human beings, human life is more important than that of an animal life.
And as you are right, all there are, are animals. But, are the animals that make your brushes living like animals? Or are they born in metal cages and die by being choked to death in gas engines. Do some research on how you acquire your daily shave and you may enlighten yourself, unless you are just a cruel, unaware, and willfully oblivious bastard. Look up fur trade industry in China.
GuTWorm68 yea but plastic isn’t born and lives it’s life in a metal cage and killed by gas engines. The quality difference is so extremely minimal that the humanitarian reasons far supersede any reason to purchase a badger hair brush.
Shop our full range of shaving brushes here - www.executive-shaving.co.uk/mens-shaving/shaving-brushes
Synthetic Big Jock is the best brush I have ever had. Lathers like a beast, simple as simple to maintain and it looks like new after every shave. PERFECT
Our Jock Shaving Brushes have been our top-selling brushes for years! Glad you like yours David.
I use only and only the synthetic bristles shaving brush no boar hair or badger hair brushes as you have well said that no animal had to die for my morning shave.
Good on you Rajan. Synthetic brushes are far better than badger anyways.
Get a real brush. I’ll bet animals died for your breakfast though. What’s the difference?
@@gutworm686 How do you know they aren't vegan? Why kill an extra animal just for a brush anyway?
I wouldn't condone animals being killed purely for their hair i shouldn't think many people eat badgers. bore brushes are ok though because you know the hair would be a by product
Rofl, this is the most not a man response ever. If only wars could be won without men dying... but oh wait... everything eventually dies...
I can not get enough of profundity concerning all things wet shaving. ;-)
Thank you!
There are pros and cons to each brush. I'm against the slater of animals to simple produce a product. I was raised to make full use of animals used for food and that no part of it should be wasted. And this is how it's always been with my family and my people. As a wildlife biologist, the issue I have with synthetics is the fact that we don't need more plastics in our environment, we already have rivers and streams chocked with plastics and there are massive 80,000+ ton islands of plastic floating in our oceans and kill whales, dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. I'm keeping the 6 badgers, 3 synthetics and 5 boar brushes I have. And any new brush will be boar's hair shaving brushes.
Good points right there
And for all of us that are being used and killed? This is life, this is the planet. There is a natural balance. And for synthetic and plastic stuff - it does not conform very good in all of this circle (not naturally recycled). But man must have a common sense.
what badger brush is that in the video?
One downside that is often forgotten for synthetics. Is once it needs to be dispose unlike the badger hair brush which will decomposes naturally into the environment. The synthetic will become a forever plastic and contaminating the environment. While it maybe a byproduct of the oil industry. It still financially aids them. At least boar hair brush are a byproduct of wild boar meat unlike badger brushes.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
Hell, i have to wash my hands after petting dogs or cats, and if they lick my face, i break out, if i can't at least run water over it, i think the only brushes i could trust, are synthetic ones.
I have heard of many instances whereby men have had allergic reactions to badger, horse and boar hair shaving brushes but I have yet to hear of anyone having an adverse reaction from using a synthetic shaving brush.
Thanks for watching.
Brian.
Was recentyl gifted an Omega Roma and though at first skeptical of synth brushes in general I've tho say it definitelly grew on me, never been one for badger brushes but always had a thing for good old boar, after this I may definitelly switch to synth.
I have 5 synthetic brushes and every one of them are better than badger.
Thanks for watching.
Brian.
Don't get me wrong: I'm not a vegan, not even a vegetarian. And yet I always look hard with most of the products that I buy to find animal-free products that offer a comparable quality, e. g. when shopping shaving creams and soaps, brushes etc. And in most cases, there are animal-free products available that offer at least the same, often even a better quality or improved features. I used badger brushes for most of my shaving "career", simply because synthetic brushes 35 or even 10 years ago didn't offer the same lathering qualities and ease of handling than badger brushes. But that changed with the advent of the Silvertip Fibre and other great synthetic hair, and ever since I switched to synthetic brushes, I haven't looked back.
Been waiting for a video like that! Thx Brian
Yes, it was a highly requested video. Thanks for watching.
@@ExecutiveShaving i went for a synthetic one made in the UK (bluebeards revenge) pretty good stuff!
Thanks for the video. We have been making small batches of brushes to go with our Dottie Shaving Bowls and never liked the idea of using Badger knots. Synthetics are the way to go.
I have all types, synthetic, badger, horse and boar.. They all have their perks so choosing a favourate is not possible
I owned both types of brushes and for me badger is significantly better. Recently, in light of new rules, we must find a way to like synthetic and that's perfectly fine. But overall, badger is better in my opinion.
Several years ago badger may have been better but nowadays new generation synthetic brushes are far better. Our new Wee Man Shaving Brush has the latest generation 4 synthetic fibres, this is far better than any badger brush on the market. www.executive-shaving.co.uk/wee-man-synthetic-travel-shaving-brush-in-case
Agreed. Plastic bristles don’t soak up water. Terrible things.
@@ExecutiveShaving are these g4 synthetic fibres manufactured in the UK? I hope they're not coming from China are they?
Hi Antony! Yesterday i've watched The mask of Zorro...you were great!
Yes! No animal had to die. That’s why I use a synthetic Simpson T2. Outstanding Brush!!
It is a good brush but in my opinion, not as good as our Medium Size Jock brush which holds lather better.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
@@ExecutiveShaving I will check it out. Thank you.
Synthetic Big Jock is an excellent brush. I wouldn’t pick badger over the current synthetics
Our Jock Shaving Brushes have been our top-selling brushes for years! Thanks for watching.
Great video. I have also recently purchased my first synthetic brush, previous to that I had used two different badger brushes over a period of about 15 years. I am really impressed with synthetic brushes, so much so that I have already ordered a second one, the new one is very densely packed contrary to the first one. I don't think I'll ever go back to badger or any other animal hair based brushes. I pretty much agree with all the arguments you presented in this video.
Thank you. Very informative and helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Another point is androgen receptor issues from synthetics on your skin
You know you can cut the hair without killing the animal right?
Yes, however this isn't the case when it comes to how badger brushes are made hence why we have chosen to no longer stock them. We do stock some Vielong horsehair brushes which are animal friendly and ethically made.
what is the synthetic brush you are holding in this video?
That is our Executive Shaving Large Synthetic Shaving Brush with black handle: bit.ly/4bg2G4T
Good info ❤❤
Nice video, but that music was too loud. I can barely hear what he is saying.
Thanks for your feedback on this, we will keep it in mind!
Thanks for the video! Never tried a badger brush, but i got two synthetic shaving brushes and i love them both. Sir Marlon Grant [softer] and Proraso [harder] brushes.
Stick to your synthetic brushes, these are much better! If you're ever looking to upgrade your brush we have an extensive range of synthetic brushes here - www.executive-shaving.co.uk/mens-shaving/shaving-brushes/synthetic-shaving-brushes
Just get a badger brush. Synthetic brushes are rubbish.
Badger the best shaving brush,
Notwithstanding humans' general lack of empathy towards animals and the fact that badgers and boars aren't exactly tame or cuddly, I doubt if these creatures are actually killed for just their hair
Really? Prove it.
Brian
@@ExecutiveShaving not doubting that's the case for badger, but I would have thought boar hair was a by-product given boar burgers/sausages are fairly common? Are you likely to stock any more boar or horse hair brushes in the future?
@@Abz-ye3pc No. The demand is not there. Times have changed and men and women are choosing synthetic and we meet demand.
Brian
@@ExecutiveShaving We don’t need to prove it. We’re the customer. If you don’t want to provide a product, we’ll get it elsewhere. If you don’t want to sell it fine, but preaching isn’t good for business. I suspect your sales are down for badger because we buy it elsewhere, where the business wants our business. West Coast Shave, you got mine!
@@charliemcawesome5012 Sales for synthetic brushes have soared in recent years and financially we have benefitted from that. We have also seen significant growth in the number of new customers we attract so from where I'm sitting it was the right decision morally and financially.
Brian
Just the video i was looking for, i posted something recently on a other video about this item. I would say: pick what you like.
For me i chose the EJ syntetic brush ivory, because i dont want an animal to die for it. Its my first and i really like it, but i still going to look for a softer sytentic brush(i find the tips of my EJ a bit hard on my skin). Thanks for this video. Great comany you are!
Our all new Wee Man Synthetic Shaving Brush is one to consider, this benefits from the latest generation 4 synthetic fibres making it far superior to other brushes on the market! www.executive-shaving.co.uk/wee-man-synthetic-travel-shaving-brush-in-case
I’ll bet animals died for your dinner though.
Background music is loud
Thanks for your feedback - we will look to fix this for future videos
Excellent video! It’s synthetic for me...keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching!
Turn the background music down or speak louder
1:40 that part was unexpected and made me smile big. Knowing you and the company care enough to say that and eventually discontinue badger brush sale on your site is plenty to keep me a loyal customer.
And we meant it - we haven't sold badger hair brushes for a couple of years now!
Is synthetic and boar the same thing?
No. Synthetic means plastic. Boar is pig hair.
Only if the Boar is some sort of robot terminator Boar from the future. If their hair proves superior, I'm sure Executive Shaving will use them at some point
And for all of us that are being used and killed? This is life, this is the planet. There is a natural balance. And for synthetic and plastic stuff - it does not conform very good in all of this circle (not naturally recycled). But man must have a common sense.
The background music is much too loud, and not necessary in my opinion. It makes it hard to clearly hear what you say... Almost made me not watching the video, but stayed because i wanted to hear what you had to say.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback on the background music
good information 1
I get allergic to badger brushes
read this: www.executive-shaving.co.uk/blog/post/should-you-buy-a-synthetic-fibre-shaving-brush
The badger casts the vote for synthetic.
Thanks for watching!
Badgers are slaughtered in China for making the brush . PETA released a video regarding this🥺😭😡
We no longer stock badger hair brushes for this very reason! We don't believe an animal should have to die for a shaving brush and so we now only sell top-quality synthetic shaving brushes. You can read our full statement on this here: www.executive-shaving.co.uk/blog/post/the-executive-shaving-company-badger-hair-and-shaving-brushes-a-statement
And a pro tip...If you make a video where you talk about something...Skip the music....
We hear you!
hey fella, maybe turn music off when ya talkin eh
The music is louder than your voice
Background music is louder than your voice pls avoid next Time 🙏
Thanks for the feedback! This video is rather old now, all of our recent uploads have much quieter music ☺
That about cruelty against animals thing is pointless. You will not buy a good badger brush to save badgers, but you will buy a synthetic one that has a hell of a carbon footprint (they do not grow on trees you know), and eat a ton of chicken nuggets...
you choose between two outcomes 😢 either support killing badgers or support china in repressions against uyghur people, being uyghur myself, as a side note, I could confirm that uyghur people are human too
Synthetic only , so no Badger has to die
We agree and now only sell synthetic brushes!
Please alter the unnecessary background musak! Unable to hear what you are saying.
Thanks for your feedback, we are unable to remove this music at this stage but have noted this for future videos. You can enable closed captions by hitting 'c' on your keyboard.
I have used synthetic brushes since the eighties....No need for badger brushes or boar brushes.....
Glad to hear it, we agree!
You make exceptionell good shaving videos 😊
@@henrikloiske8572 thank you, we're glad you enjoy them.
Muffled voice and loud background music make it unintelligible.
Insane propaganda
Prove me wrong.
What’s it like being utterly and pathetically stupid?
No Animal had to die, all they are, are animals, there is nothing wrong with killing an animal for it to benefit Human beings, human life is more important than that of an animal life.
I disagree, also there are NO benefits to badger hair brushes.
Plastic brushes don’t exfoliate the skin like badger. They don’t soak up water like badger and they don’t work as well as badger.
Selfish mindset. A me before other type way to live. That is the character you choose to play. Hope you reconsider, eventually; maybe with maturity.
And as you are right, all there are, are animals. But, are the animals that make your brushes living like animals? Or are they born in metal cages and die by being choked to death in gas engines. Do some research on how you acquire your daily shave and you may enlighten yourself, unless you are just a cruel, unaware, and willfully oblivious bastard. Look up fur trade industry in China.
GuTWorm68 yea but plastic isn’t born and lives it’s life in a metal cage and killed by gas engines. The quality difference is so extremely minimal that the humanitarian reasons far supersede any reason to purchase a badger hair brush.