Good advice, I think and hope. Old guy late to brush use. My father came to Canada from Manchester in 1926. I saw him shave a large number of times. His soap was in a wooden bowl, no idea what it was. I think he used the same brush, if he bought a new one, he never told me. It must have been around 1955 when he discovered Wilkinson blades. Seldom saw him that happy. So, I bought a Canadian razor from Henson, which has been reviewed with high marks, a mug, soap, and a German Badger brush and stand. I’ll use your suggested break in procedure, because it truly makes sense. Face first, but hoping to shave my head as well, when I work up the skill, and nerve. Clearly, I appreciated your video. Have watched a bunch of videos but yours just connected with me. Thank you!
Kevy, this is exactly how I now do mine. I was looking for video ideas just now when I found this video. I have 12 boar brushes now and 3 mixed brushes (badger/boar) so 15 total with boar fibers. I have tried every way possible on TH-cam to break one in and have found the best results are found here in your process. Thanks Kevy!
I love breaking in a boar Brush with the fridge method. It's not far away from your method. Love the result. My favourite is the Omega 10049. Always great to use 😍
I did the lather it and then leave the lather then rinse it out method. So it was lather cheap shaving cream, leave lather in brush overnight rinse it out and let dry, repeat that process I also found lathering hair conditioner helped too. I've had my Omega brush for about 4 1/2 years and it barely requires soaking to be ready to use at this point
I did the fridge method with a Wilkinson sword brush. Lathered it up rinsed then brushed against a towel then put in a cup in the fridge overnight. The water in the cup turned orange as all the oils etc came out. Repeated for a few days and it was an excellent brush after that even though only $3 CAD
I don't have the patience to work on a brush all week, but I've had good luck by simply soaking a boar brush, then loading it up with any shaving soap. I let the soapy brush sit for several hours, then rinse and then use it. While it does take a few shaves for the brush is further broken in, my method makes a perfectly usable, odor-free brush in short order.
I use shampoo with conditioner where you was using bath soap. Lather it up 4 or 5 times. Let it dry for 12 hours or so. After that, I've got a puck of Williams Mug that I do 4 or 5 lathers to make sure the smell is gone then it goes to work. So far it's worked well and now I'm going to have to do it again after seeing that brush in use. Thanks Kevy.
I'm doing the break-in of my SOC Boar and it was going well, and I started using it in shaves. Then yesterday it ate up everything, no lather was returned. It was a croap.
Nice one Kevy, I'm currently going thru the break in process with an Omega 10098. I've used a combination of both methods that u mentioned. First I cleaned the brush with hand soap and rinsed thoroughly before a 48 hour soak in the fridge. Secondly I hand lathered with a bar soap, similar to yourself each day after. This is day four so I think one more day will do it....altnough to be honest perhaps using the brush to shave with would have been more enjoyable. Cheers.
I hand lather just the way you do, then I rinse, leave in the fridge in a cup of water for 24 hours. Then I squeeze water from bristles and rub it on a pair of denim jeans for roughly ten minutes. I repeat this over 5 to 7 days. Seems to work well for me 😁👌
Hello Kevy. Great shaving videos. If you like boar brushes, give a try to DANIDOM brushes (Endeavour or Endurance) and you will love them so much. They are steps forward from SEMOGUE, OMEGA or ZENITH. They don't need all this work before you use them to break the bristles in and they don't eat the cream at all. Extremely soft and pleasant.
I completely agree with you, the best way to break in a brush is to use it. That said, this method you have is excellent plus you will have the added benefit of having the cleanest Left Hand in Scotland. :D
Kevy👍👍 Being a natural hair, I treat as such. A good hair care product/shampoo plus the use of conditioner and a comb does the trick for me. Yeah, in the end, just using the brush will break it in. Good tutorial here, don't forget to use balm on your hand.... Enjoy!
Semogue 1305 boar brush, for me one of the best boar brush. Just start it in the right procedure, unless you'll irritate a lot. For me 48hrs in water without touching the wood handle, after that, one night out of water, one night in water never use hot water. After that 3 hrs. treathment, each half hour simulate a new lathering on hands... Do not use any hairbalm or other products. Great Semougue in 5 days you'll enjoy the best brush😘😘💥
Nice tutorial Kevy... Thanks for sharing. Braking in my new Semogue Owners Club Boar at the moment. Take care , give Shona my regards. Stay safe mate;-)
Very impressed with the lather from that regular soap. Add some moisturizer to the mix and you might get a comfortable shave with that....could be a good video.
Hey buddy !! In my opinion boar shaving brushes are like good wines, as they age they get a better flavor, boar brushes get better performance over time and last for years ..........
I ordered the semogue 2000 from Amazon today for £16 and post , I’m definitely doing it your way I have a 3d printed bowl and few soaps I’m allergic to using so I plan on using the to break my brush in for 5 days then I’m gonna soak it for 2 days on fridge then I’ll use the on the 8th day
Nice method. I have an Omega, similar size and that POS will not soften......I have left it in the refrigerator, used contrast cold/hot water + towel rub too many times..., maybe water with vinegar next. I have come to the point that I hate the brush...... OK, I"ll try the Kevy : get rid of your fingerprints method.....
My dad never used any expensive soap when he wet shaved. Whatever bar of soap existed was enough. Poor immigrant family mentality, use what you have and can afford to get by.
The reality is that this an initial break-In process as you say; it’s a start to get it to a comfortable level. After 3, 6 and 12 months of use it will feel noticeably softer at each stage and develop its own ‘character’ or characteristics if you prefer. I find some shed more hairs than others at certain stages, but maybe only a few at a time or occasionally, but no danger of going ‘bald’ that’s for sure. I do find that a soak of 30 minutes before shaving, or even overnight if first thing in the morning, helps to get them nice and soft for the lathering.
Hey Kevy ... yeap that's sort of a sensible tip : I' ll give it a go. In fact I heard of some other guy saying that he not only did the fridge trick but took it to another level : he used a hair conditioner ... Personally i think that's a bit over the top.
Old Semogue lather eaters. They are beautiful, but always hungry. I have much more luck with the humble Omega boars (smaller knots, not the "professional"), and Turkish Jaguar brushes (they are absolutely fantastic).
Ooh, I've been very tempted by boar brushes, I've only used synthetic up to now, might just take the plunge. Have you ever had a go at making yourself own soap? My wife made soap a few years back, fancy having a crack at making shaving soap, what couldn't possibly got wrong 😂
You should have a go at making the soap. It's actually good fun. I make some every now and then and while I'm sure it's not perfect, there's just something about using something you made yourself
@@tomo9224 cheers, I'm going to have a run at it I reckon. I picked up some of these from the range, seem like a perfect vessel for it, they were down to £1.60 www.therange.co.uk/cooking-and-dining/tableware-and-dinnerware/plates-and-bowls/bowls/barbican-stone-dipping-bowls/#326327
@@matthewsmith22 yeah absolutely start out using some stuff that's cost effective for you. I did the same. Soap making is a big rabbit hole as well, you can customise things so much with events and textures. Proper chemistry too, reminds me of science classes when I was younger
@@tomo9224 we have a lot of the basic stuff for regular bar soap already, scouring the Internet for appropriate essential oils, picked up some bay rum to get started with. A lot of recipes suggest bentonite clay (I have loads of the stuff, been using it in my koi pond for years) but I read somewhere that it dulls blades, do you have any experience within it?
Here are the Two Best Shave Brushes on the market today? are Simpson King Charles III Coronation Chubby 3 Fiber brush with special handle it has Softer Hair a real bargain is a Brush Monster at 40mm reasonable Price for its size. The Trafalgar's T-3 has a little Harder hair, more affordable in the long run, it's a 29mm? buy one and measure it for yourself?? ' It's a clone of a 30mm Chubby 3 Super Badger Shaving Brush without paying for the Super Badger Price. 1, No need to clean your Brush, 2, No need for Brush Stand, 3, NO SOAKING time ready to Go, 4, Fast drying time, 5, Badger or Boar Brushes can and will fall apart Sooner than Later. Your mileage may vary? ?, 6, No Break in time, 7, No need for a Brush Stand 8, Modest Price for its size. Rinse Brush in Cold Water and let dry. I have used it for 5 Years with No Hair Loss. Derby black it's better same price as the green Blades. wheelchair larry
Interesting. I use the soak in the frig overnight, beat the sh!t out of it for 10 minutes on an old pair of jeans or towel, repeat for 3 days and it's broken in.
Good advice, I think and hope. Old guy late to brush use. My father came to Canada from Manchester in 1926. I saw him shave a large number of times. His soap was in a wooden bowl, no idea what it was. I think he used the same brush, if he bought a new one, he never told me. It must have been around 1955 when he discovered Wilkinson blades. Seldom saw him that happy.
So, I bought a Canadian razor from Henson, which has been reviewed with high marks, a mug, soap, and a German Badger brush and stand. I’ll use your suggested break in procedure, because it truly makes sense. Face first, but hoping to shave my head as well, when I work up the skill, and nerve.
Clearly, I appreciated your video. Have watched a bunch of videos but yours just connected with me. Thank you!
Thanks Edward. Take your time mate, enjoy your shaves and find what works best for you. All the best. Kevy 😀
I think you have the cleanest left hand in the entire UK. Cheers.
Kevy, this is exactly how I now do mine. I was looking for video ideas just now when I found this video. I have 12 boar brushes now and 3 mixed brushes (badger/boar) so 15 total with boar fibers. I have tried every way possible on TH-cam to break one in and have found the best results are found here in your process. Thanks Kevy!
Hear 👂 the sound of lather 🧼😂👍 I’d say, we all truly do secretly love ❤️ that sound and the scent as well
That has got to be the cleanest left hand in the country!
Thanks for the info!!!
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I love breaking in a boar Brush with the fridge method. It's not far away from your method. Love the result. My favourite is the Omega 10049. Always great to use 😍
Have you checked out the boar knots from Turn 'n' Shave? They look brilliant!
@@kevyshaves4109 No, but i (ok, my wife 😅) decided that i own enough brushes... Which could be true 😝
I did the lather it and then leave the lather then rinse it out method. So it was lather cheap shaving cream, leave lather in brush overnight rinse it out and let dry, repeat that process I also found lathering hair conditioner helped too. I've had my Omega brush for about 4 1/2 years and it barely requires soaking to be ready to use at this point
I did the fridge method with a Wilkinson sword brush. Lathered it up rinsed then brushed against a towel then put in a cup in the fridge overnight. The water in the cup turned orange as all the oils etc came out. Repeated for a few days and it was an excellent brush after that even though only $3 CAD
I don't have the patience to work on a brush all week, but I've had good luck by simply soaking a boar brush, then loading it up with any shaving soap. I let the soapy brush sit for several hours, then rinse and then use it. While it does take a few shaves for the brush is further broken in, my method makes a perfectly usable, odor-free brush in short order.
I'm currently breaking in a gelled shoat boar from turn n shave. Very soft and luxurious knot
I use shampoo with conditioner where you was using bath soap. Lather it up 4 or 5 times. Let it dry for 12 hours or so. After that, I've got a puck of Williams Mug that I do 4 or 5 lathers to make sure the smell is gone then it goes to work. So far it's worked well and now I'm going to have to do it again after seeing that brush in use. Thanks Kevy.
I'm doing the break-in of my SOC Boar and it was going well, and I started using it in shaves.
Then yesterday it ate up everything, no lather was returned.
It was a croap.
That's why I like synthetic brushes 😉
Nice one Kevy, I'm currently going thru the break in process with an Omega 10098. I've used a combination of both methods that u mentioned. First I cleaned the brush with hand soap and rinsed thoroughly before a 48 hour soak in the fridge. Secondly I hand lathered with a bar soap, similar to yourself each day after. This is day four so I think one more day will do it....altnough to be honest perhaps using the brush to shave with would have been more enjoyable. Cheers.
I'm going to get another boar brush and try the fridge method. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 do a video as well, I want to see what's in your fridge. Cheers. 😂😂
Great vid. I'm currently breaking in a similar omega 11126 brush. That 1305 is a good looking brush.
I hand lather just the way you do, then I rinse, leave in the fridge in a cup of water for 24 hours. Then I squeeze water from bristles and rub it on a pair of denim jeans for roughly ten minutes.
I repeat this over 5 to 7 days. Seems to work well for me 😁👌
Hello Kevy. Great shaving videos.
If you like boar brushes, give a try to DANIDOM brushes (Endeavour or Endurance) and you will love them so much. They are steps forward from SEMOGUE, OMEGA or ZENITH.
They don't need all this work before you use them to break the bristles in and they don't eat the cream at all. Extremely soft and pleasant.
I'll check them out. Thanks. Kevy 👍
Doh!😖 In my newbie days, I overlooked that step and used my face to break-in my brush...lol Was in such a hurry to try wet shaving😁
I used the fridge method and it seems to separate the hairs and fans the brush out at the top. 👍
this method of yours is helping me a lot 🙌 🙌
Taken a plunge and gone for a 1305 plus holder. Looking forward to it. 😃
Oh yeah, I can definitely see the split hairs in the closeup. Great job Kevy!
Hello Kevy, Thanks for the video I just use mine to break it in.
Hi Kevy- Great technique video; thank you! I hope your weekend is going well. Take good care and be safe and be well. All the best, Kevy!
I completely agree with you, the best way to break in a brush is to use it. That said, this method you have is excellent plus you will have the added benefit of having the cleanest Left Hand in Scotland. :D
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Kevy👍👍 Being a natural hair, I treat as such. A good hair care product/shampoo plus the use of conditioner and a comb does the trick for me. Yeah, in the end, just using the brush will break it in. Good tutorial here, don't forget to use balm on your hand.... Enjoy!
Semogue 1305 boar brush, for me one of the best boar brush. Just start it in the right procedure, unless you'll irritate a lot. For me 48hrs in water without touching the wood handle, after that, one night out of water, one night in water never use hot water. After that 3 hrs. treathment, each half hour simulate a new lathering on hands... Do not use any hairbalm or other products. Great Semougue in 5 days you'll enjoy the best brush😘😘💥
Nice tutorial Kevy... Thanks for sharing. Braking in my new Semogue Owners Club Boar at the moment. Take care , give Shona my regards. Stay safe mate;-)
Thank you . I’m looking forward to trying this on my new brush . Thank you.
Very impressed with the lather from that regular soap. Add some moisturizer to the mix and you might get a comfortable shave with that....could be a good video.
Hey buddy !!
In my opinion boar shaving brushes are like good wines, as they age they get a better flavor, boar brushes get better performance over time and last for years ..........
Howdy Cap’n Kevy! Great Boar Brush Break-in 101 professor. 👨🏻🎓
I tried Johnshaves101 method of using his wife’s hair dryer to split the ends. Work pretty good.
A shave with the Asda bar soap would be interesting. Looked like a good lather 👍
It did! I was suroeised at how it looked. Kevy 😃
@@kevyshaves4109 Next week's shave experiment sorted 😂
Thanks!
Welcome!
I ordered the semogue 2000 from Amazon today for £16 and post , I’m definitely doing it your way I have a 3d printed bowl and few soaps I’m allergic to using so I plan on using the to break my brush in for 5 days then I’m gonna soak it for 2 days on fridge then I’ll use the on the 8th day
Finished mine today it’s unbelievable mate
I use a comb or a hair brush to break them in.
I'm actually in the process of breaking in a boar brush i got from Jimmy, NYC Wet Shaving. Doing the cold water method. I'm on day 3.
Nice method. I have an Omega, similar size and that POS will not soften......I have left it in the refrigerator, used contrast cold/hot water + towel rub too many times..., maybe water with vinegar next. I have come to the point that I hate the brush...... OK, I"ll try the Kevy : get rid of your fingerprints method.....
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Nicely done, Kevy! 👍
damn your beating on that brush
Very nice Kevy’s Technique 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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My dad never used any expensive soap when he wet shaved. Whatever bar of soap existed was enough. Poor immigrant family mentality, use what you have and can afford to get by.
Hey Kevy...very educational video. That was quite the lather you built with the bath soap. Is it worth testing the cheap bath soap 🧼 in a shave?
I might do that to see how it performs 👍
Handy, the majority of my brushes are synthetic but good to know for a future purchase. ;)
Beautiful video, great help. What exactly do you mean by "break the hair"? Thank you.
The hairs on the brush will split at the ends and this makes them softer as theres less of a point at the end of the hair. 👍🙂
@@kevyshaves4109 Thank you very much
Kevy , have You ever tried Zingari all porpose brush cleaner ? I find it works very well ! stay safe
I've not tried that.
The reality is that this an initial break-In process as you say; it’s a start to get it to a comfortable level. After 3, 6 and 12 months of use it will feel noticeably softer at each stage and develop its own ‘character’ or characteristics if you prefer. I find some shed more hairs than others at certain stages, but maybe only a few at a time or occasionally, but no danger of going ‘bald’ that’s for sure. I do find that a soak of 30 minutes before shaving, or even overnight if first thing in the morning, helps to get them nice and soft for the lathering.
Hey Kevy ... yeap that's sort of a sensible tip : I' ll give it a go.
In fact I heard of some other guy saying that he not only did the fridge trick but took it to another level : he used a hair conditioner ... Personally i think that's a bit over the top.
I’ve tried the fridge method seems to have worked. I’ll try this method on my next boat brush. Do you break in badger brushes in the same way?
Badger brushes dont take as long to break in. I just use them in shaves, but you could use this method with a badger brush. Kevy 👍
Why are some 1305s marked Excelsior and others Herriditas?
The Excelsior are the older versions.
I was just looking up how to do this👌
Cheers Kevy 👍🏻🙏
That was interesting ✋🙂👍💈 thanks!
Old Semogue lather eaters. They are beautiful, but always hungry. I have much more luck with the humble Omega boars (smaller knots, not the "professional"), and Turkish Jaguar brushes (they are absolutely fantastic).
You have to try the Denidom boar brushes. They are simply incredible.
Best stuff in boar bristles
@@macondo84 never heard of those. any link ? denidom?
Plz make tabac soap review...
Kevy!
Good info!
Ooh, I've been very tempted by boar brushes, I've only used synthetic up to now, might just take the plunge.
Have you ever had a go at making yourself own soap? My wife made soap a few years back, fancy having a crack at making shaving soap, what couldn't possibly got wrong 😂
I think I'll leave the soap making to the experts 😃👍
You should have a go at making the soap. It's actually good fun. I make some every now and then and while I'm sure it's not perfect, there's just something about using something you made yourself
@@tomo9224 cheers, I'm going to have a run at it I reckon. I picked up some of these from the range, seem like a perfect vessel for it, they were down to £1.60
www.therange.co.uk/cooking-and-dining/tableware-and-dinnerware/plates-and-bowls/bowls/barbican-stone-dipping-bowls/#326327
@@matthewsmith22 yeah absolutely start out using some stuff that's cost effective for you. I did the same. Soap making is a big rabbit hole as well, you can customise things so much with events and textures. Proper chemistry too, reminds me of science classes when I was younger
@@tomo9224 we have a lot of the basic stuff for regular bar soap already, scouring the Internet for appropriate essential oils, picked up some bay rum to get started with. A lot of recipes suggest bentonite clay (I have loads of the stuff, been using it in my koi pond for years) but I read somewhere that it dulls blades, do you have any experience within it?
Using conditioner on brushes stops them absorbing water eventually.
I didn't know that. Thanks for the info. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 No worries. It's what conditioner does. Seals the hair. Kinda works against what we are trying to do. Hydrate the bristles. 😁🤯
Actually, i find breaking in a new brush pretty good fun😅
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Here are the Two Best Shave Brushes on the market today? are Simpson King Charles III Coronation Chubby 3 Fiber brush with special handle it has Softer Hair a real bargain is a Brush Monster at 40mm reasonable Price for its size. The Trafalgar's T-3 has a little Harder hair, more affordable in the long run, it's a 29mm? buy one and measure it for yourself?? ' It's a clone of a 30mm Chubby 3 Super Badger Shaving Brush without paying for the Super Badger Price. 1, No need to clean your Brush, 2, No need for Brush Stand, 3, NO SOAKING time ready to Go, 4, Fast drying time, 5, Badger or Boar Brushes can and will fall apart Sooner than Later. Your mileage may vary? ?, 6, No Break in time, 7, No need for a Brush Stand 8, Modest Price for its size. Rinse Brush in Cold Water and let dry. I have used it for 5 Years with No Hair Loss. Derby black it's better same price as the green Blades. wheelchair larry
Interesting. I use the soak in the frig overnight, beat the sh!t out of it for 10 minutes on an old pair of jeans or towel, repeat for 3 days and it's broken in.
Love you kevy
Very usefull video
Nice method, but I have given up on natural hair. Synthetics work right out of the box, zero work, zero smell.
Yeah and if it wasnt those Walmart loving Americans that soap would be German js.