Great video showing how to break-in a new brush. I'm new to the wet shave, just started about 1 month ago and I find this video very helpful. Thank you very much!

Hello Mr. Paul, I washed 2 of my brushes today following your instructions. Very good results. I am very happy. Thank you very much for this video. Take care

Good information Paul, looking forwards to Sunday's shave. Thank You!

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am just getting into wet shaving, and shaving in general, after about a decade. I purchased a couple of badger brushes and had created a lather with them each, but kept getting brown gunk coming out after a couple times and the smell was still foul. I will definitely try this multi-soap routine. Thanks again and take care!

Thanks Paul, wise advices, very helpful information!

Paul great information ! Thanks

Thanks Paul ! I just got my Omega 10098 boar hair brush today , and I wanted to know how to clean it . You method seems to make a lot of good sense , and I will follow it . I am slowly watching all of your videos and learning from them. Keep up the good work !

Some good ideas! Specially with the hair shampoo. Thank you, Paul!

Great tips Paul. I've used pet shampoo and a vinegar/warm water mix. Both methods keep my brushes in top condition

"Welcome to my sink!" Classic. Thanks for the tips Paul

Great advice Paul............!!

Hi Paul. I use Horsehair as well. Thanks for the video. Good stuff.

Probably a good thing to do when you find yourself getting pimples. I find that a one part vinegar to nine parts soapy water really cuts down on that soap scum build up. Love that scuttle.

Thank Paul, I'm of to do this on my Edwin Jagger badger now. New subscriber, really appreciate the quality of this video.

@PaulHFilms

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to my channel :-)

I have that same omega brush. it's nice but I did find the sharp corners a little uncomfortable in the hand. Knocked them down a little with a soft sanding block and it feels much better.

Thanks for the video Paul, very helpful as always ! Good to see you looking a little better after your run in with "man flu" :)

Thanks for the infos Paul! And by the way, what a lovely brush! You got to use it at one of your next videos so we can see it in action!

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+akis had Thank you, yes will be using it in a video......Paul .

When done I love doing a 10-minute rub out on a towel. It helped me break in my Simogue 1305 and Van Der Hagen boar brushes. I do it after every shave too. Something therapeutic for me doing that.

That Omega boar with the clear & red handle was the first brush that I bought. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Might be a good choice for your Christmas shave. In the meantime, a Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Very thorough and helpful, Paul. Thank you for the demonstration. I have one question. Whether I'm using my boar, my badger or my synthetic, I rinse it out very well after each use. I have not yet cleaned any of my brushes in the thorough way you've demonstrated here. (I will when they start to feel like they've lost some of their "suppleness.") For now, though, after shaking out most of the water, but before hanging the brush upside down to dry, I hold the brush in one hand and fan the tips of the knot against my other hand, which I've placed flat and perpendicular to the hand holding the brush. I fan the tips (or a slight bit deeper) of the knot fairly gently. It's not a rough or direct hit against the other hand, but, instead, a gentle but effective fanning. I make sure not to jolt the glued knot's fastening point in the handle when fanning against my flattened hand or the side of my arm. My question is whether, in your experience and/or opinion, what I've described doing seems unsound or damaging in drying the brush/knot. Thanks, Paul. No hurry for an answer. Hope to hear back eventually, when you are not encumbered. Cheers, Martin Katz

@PaulHFilms

6 жыл бұрын

I would say, doing what your doing, and the fact you hang the brush facing down, should be no problem at all for you Martin.....all the best and thanks.....Paul.

well demonstrated Paul, look after the brush and it will last for many years and just get better and better

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+John James Thanks John.

Paul, you Sir are a legend. I enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming. Informative, entertaining and oddly interactive. I find myself answering you when you ask if we have had good shaves, ha. Good work.

@tonymarinelli7303

8 жыл бұрын

+Phil Nixon You really need to get "Smellovision" to fully enjoy these videos. You can purchase a subscription on Ebay on the same page that they sell double chins that Paul always talks about.

@philnixon6048

8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Marinelli one step ahead of you Tony, the double chin is already bought and paid for. I will keep an eye out for the smellevision though, ha.

@tonymarinelli7303

8 жыл бұрын

Phil Nixon LOL..good for you!!!!

@shave-a-thon3415

8 жыл бұрын

+Phil Nixon Paul definitely deserves nominatons for KZread's "DE Shaver of the Year" award, as well as one for possible induction into the KZread Shaving Hall of Fame! He's already nominated for "Best XTG 2nd pass of 2015", as well as "Scenic Design".

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Marinelli Haha...your the man :-)

Great video Paul. I haven't see Fairy liquid since I moved from England in 1970. I like the red Omega brush you are using, what Model Omega is that?

@ozmobozo

3 жыл бұрын

A little late but it's still 81052 :D :D

@gaeltrenton2007

2 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

Trust me, on the last step, leave the soap of choice lathered and let it sit for about 6 to 8 hours and you will not smell a bit of hog on your brush. It would definitely do damage if you didn't rinse your brush properly every day, however, a one time deal, you won't have an issue.

@saxman7131

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Marinelli I lather mine very heavily and thick with my shaving soap and wrap it in a ziplock bag overnight. Unless it’s a wood handle.

Hi Paul. You do know there is one other typ of brush, the old Horsehair brush used by our grandaddy´s or great grandaddy´s depending on how old you are. The Horsehair brush was use extesivly up until WWl when it was discontinued due to the fear of Ant-Trax. It has now come back. It is hand made by Vie-Long and sold by Lea. They say it rates between Bore and a Badger Brushes. I have one comming next week I can send you a report.Love your video.

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+mark warnberg Hi Mark, yes horse hair, but for some reason I have never fancied using one, not sure why really..they are very good as you say, people give good opinions on them....maybe one day....all the best....Paul.

for the disinfection and clean the brush by limescale I use a soluvinager and water solution

Do you clean synthetic brushes the same way?

Hi! Can I only clean with palmolive stick and dishwashing liquid?

Another very informative video just followed what you did to clean one of my brush's I added a drop of barbicide is there any benefit if you comb the brush ?

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Mowbray Thanks, I don't think combing would make a big difference, as the hairs are all straight and going in the same direction, not much chance of knotting....but it won't harm the brush either, personal choice....thanks.. Paul.

I did ...bought 10 of their soaps..they are all good...

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+William Trexler Fantastic, thanks Bill.

Cleaned today my Omega boar 20102, BUT I think I made a big mistake. I washed it with shampoo and after that I put hair conditioner. I washed it really well to get rid of the conditioner, but now I am not sure that my brush will make lather easily... Maybe the conditioner substancies repel water from the bristles. What do you think Paul? Thanks.

@PaulHFilms

6 жыл бұрын

It will probably wash out with a few lathers etc.....but it should not repel water , depends what you used too I expect...soak it in warm water should speed up the process as well. Thanks.....Paul.

Happy new year! great video,how often would do a cleaning routine on your brushes? thanks all the best in 2016!

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+mapp47 As I clean them after each shave, I use this method about once or twice a year, especially for brushes I don't use often...Happy New Year... Paul.

Brilliant Paul, cheaper than using Barbicide

I just leave my new brushes in the soapy water I'm using while I shave and then clean them after the shave. After 2-3 times, they are good to use. The only time this hasn't been sufficient was with my one horse hair brush. It needed about 6 times.

@PaulHFilms

6 жыл бұрын

Nice, as you say, some brushes need longer than others....all the best.

I use shampoo for oily hair....great stuff. Neutrogena is the best.

to speed up the drying process first I use towel and after I use hairdryer blowing not very warm air.It takes me few minutes and my brush is nice and dry and ready for another use.

@PaulHFilms

7 жыл бұрын

Good idea, thanks for sharing it here.....Paul.

Hi Paul Another fantastic video! I'm new to shaving properly and with enjoying the process rather than the quick as possible morning dash. Any suggestions on a decent starter safety razor? I'm struggling where to start. I'd love to have some advice from you! All the best. Stuart

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Stuart Donaldson (Bookie) Hi Stuart, a good starter razor is the Wilkinson Sword Classic, it is a mild razor, and if you enjoy this way of shaving, you can go to something like the Edwin Jagger DE89....excellent quality razor, slightly more aggressive than the Wilkinson Sword, good luck , hope you have some great shaves....Paul.

@redbookie

8 жыл бұрын

+PaulHFilms Thanks for the advice Paul. Much appreciated.

I used a type of shampoo meant for taking soap buildup out of human hair. Before that, I gave my brush a quick soak in vinegar. It seems to have worked well, but to be honest, I don't think my brush was in too bad a shape to begin with. I was just trying to give it some due maintenance.

@highonimmi

7 жыл бұрын

yes...Neutrogena is the best. it takes out buildup and oil....that's what I use for my hair and brushes.

A Paul, Thanks as always for the tips-tricks much appreciated. Question Is it ok to use rubbing alcohol. or would that harm a boar hair brush?. Thanks : ) Tyler

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Tyler Murphy You may be able too use that, but I would not use it, ...as this method seems to work for me.

Paul, I've read from different sources, that shampoo with conditioner isn't recommended, as the silicone in these types of shampoo almost cloak the hair structure of natural brushes, therefore worsen its capability to hold water and foam up lather. What's your opinion on this? I, for myself, haven't tried it yet, because I don't want to ruin my badger brushes permanently.

@gammondog

8 жыл бұрын

+IsaakHunt I've seen some people recommend a few drops of glycerine to soften up the hairs a little. It has worked on my badger brush.

What is the model number on that Omega Badger Paul? It looks like my Semogue 830, however, the handle looks bigger. For me the 830 handle is a bit small due to my pretty large hands. Thanks

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Marinelli It is the 63185 model Tony.....Paul.

@tonymarinelli7303

8 жыл бұрын

PaulHFilms Thank you and Merry Christmas!!!

@kevyshaves4109

8 жыл бұрын

+PaulHFilms I think the brush is an Omega 81052. I'm sure the Omega 63185 is a badger brush.

Hey Paul I have a Simpson brush and was wondering if you have ever used Barbicide to disinfect the brush?

@PaulHFilms

7 жыл бұрын

Hello, no, I would not use barbicide on a brush, maybe a bit too harsh for it....I simply use antibacterial soap create a lather with it, and rinse well afterwards, usually is good enough, and without being damaging to the brush.....Paul.

@delazis421

7 жыл бұрын

PaulHFilms thank you!

Hello Paul. How do you clean the red bowl where you do the cleaning?

@PaulHFilms

7 жыл бұрын

I clean it in the bathroom I shave in, just rinse it with hot water after each shave does the trick for me...I would only disinfect a new or used bowl which is "new" to me if that makes sense.

@Alex00789

7 жыл бұрын

PaulHFilms Thanks again.

Paul, but you're forgotten about your favorite type of natural hair - horsehair. By the way, I recently bought a small, travel "Spokar" shaving brush, so the pile in this - a mix of boar bristle and horsehair. The toughest swab collection, small but brave. The foam whisk in seconds.

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Dismont DeSire Your Spokar sounds great, I have a brush made by them too.

After all of that, I also use the refrigerator method to break it in further. Put in a cup with water and put in the fridge and the next day do a 5-10 minute rub-out, change water and put back in the fridge, repeat for three days. I then do a palm lather on it and a rub out for 14 days, and my brush is soft as a baby's butt with great split ends.

@PaulHFilms

6 жыл бұрын

Worth the effort isn't it......hope your having some great shaves and a great week Jill, thanks :-)

How do you disinfectant and clean your synthetic brushes?.

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Zarate The same way as all brushes in this video....thanks....Paul.

I have recently got a boar hair brush (brand new) and it seems to be very "scratchy" . Do you have any tips on breaking it in and shortening it up so it'll feel better on my skin ? Thank you

@PaulHFilms

5 жыл бұрын

Try lathering the brush with hair conditioner, that should soften it up, rinse and dry with a towel, should help......many thanks.

@petersanders1582

5 жыл бұрын

Much obliged .... Thanx

Great Paul! I've been using my dad's old Ever-Ready #150 nylon brush (1950's?) since I started shaving this way last spring, but I having been looking at purchasing a badger or boar brush, so this video was very helpful! Thank you! Badger vs boar, any thoughts?

@tonymarinelli7303

8 жыл бұрын

+Ossie Weinert Just my 2 cents, however, Badgers are amazing and I have both. I use my badgers about 98% of the time.

@1o1s1s1i1e

8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Marinelli Thank you Tony!

@1o1s1s1i1e

8 жыл бұрын

+Mister Sam Thank you for the help! Do you have a preferred brand?

@1o1s1s1i1e

8 жыл бұрын

+Mister Sam Thank's again, much appreciated!

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Ossie Weinert I find the Semogue boar brushes are as good as the badger brushes, and at half the cost...but Badger are best of course, as the others say in the comments, so it's personal choice then Ossie...good luck :-)

Excellent video. I think that I can probably leave out the antibacterial soap wash with a new brush I just purchased. How often do you clean your own used brushes? Some shaving creams have dimethicone which can adhere to the brush hairs and might need to be cleaned off after period of time. I've read varying opinions on whether to dry a brush upside down or right side up. What's your reason for drying it right side up? That's a fantastic shaving scuttle. Is there any reason you don't use it more often in your videos.

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Shave- a-thon I clean and use these brushes in a sort of rotation, so most are used often, always rinsed well after the shave and towel and air dried, the reason I dry it right side up, is so no moisture or wetness goes into the knot/handle of the brush, and maybe affecting the glue which keeps the brush hairs secure in the handle.....I tend to use the scuttle more in very cold weather, and when I just fancy using it really...which may be soon..lol....Paul.

@christophersmith8028

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been losing my mind trying to decide hanging bristles down vs bristles up for drying for the past month. Can’t decide which is best for my brushes long term. I feel like if the majority of the water is out of your brush letting it dry with the bristles upright would be better because water evaporates upward and with it hanging in a stand it would have a much harder time evaporating because of the handle. My brushes seem to dry about the same both ways but can’t figure out what is most effective in terms of the knot/handle being dry. Great video as always and cheers!

@shave-a-thon3415

2 жыл бұрын

@@christophersmith8028 I'm amazed at how fast 6 years have passed since I wrote my comment. I've become more of a germaphobe since then and while I did wash new brushes with soap before first use, today I think I would also go the anti--bacteria soap route. As far as hanging upside down or right side up, everything I've read states it's better right side up. If there is any excess water, it would drip down rather than possibly loosen the glue that attaches the knot to the handle. In my case, I dry them upside down after shaking out the water as I don't really own any expensive brushes.

@christophersmith8028

2 жыл бұрын

@@shave-a-thon3415 time really does fly by! Yeah, I believe I over worry about little things that aren’t really too important(like which way to dry my brush is better. Haha). Most of my brushes aren’t too pricey, but looking to hopefully get some customs down the road and wanna see what is best. With how inexpensive knots are though, replacing a failing knot wouldn’t even be that bad in all honesty. Thanks for sharing what works for you, and keep enjoying this hobby my friend!

@shave-a-thon3415

2 жыл бұрын

@@christophersmith8028 Thanks. You, too!

The rituals some people go through are interesting, but I must say that using anything stronger than soap on your brush will damage it, Fairy Liquid is very harsh indeed, which is why gloves are needed to do the washing up!. There is also no need to "break a brush in", just use it!

@muddywheelsrc

6 жыл бұрын

Ray James fairy liquid is kind on your hand but tough on grease, remember the advert?

How often do you clean it?

@PaulHFilms

5 жыл бұрын

When I feel the brush is getting a dusty dryness to it, I clean it with shampoo and conditioner...thanks Andrew.

Did you ever tried an Omega S-Brush 10065? I would like to buy a synthetic brush but I'm not sure. I am sure that I want one that splays easily and releases slowly the lather. Maybe a Bluebeards Revenge Synthetic brush? PS: Tried your method here, with Dettol Antibacterial Bar Soap, AMAZING results. Helpful way of cleaning Paul. The only thing I tried different and worked for the rough boar smell is to leave the brush with the lather overnight and rinse it the next day. NO smell at all.

@PaulHFilms

6 жыл бұрын

No, not tried that brush, but I find that synthetics are softer from the start, but the boars gradually become softer with use, my Semogue 830, is as good as a badger I find....great the overnight lather worked better.....fantastic....all the best and have a great weekend.....Paul.

@T-R.e.x

6 жыл бұрын

The 830 lost any hair from the start? Thinking of buying one too. I also have this boar brush: hairmaker.gr/8160-thickbox_default/muhle-hjm-boar-shaving-brush-41p3s.jpg Sheds a lot unfortunately. But very soft after 10 uses.

Cool

Can I use a liquid antibacterial soap instead of a bar and instead of the Palmolive stick can I use a shaving cream?

@PaulHFilms

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have used that method along with hot water.....yes you can use shaving cream too......Paul.

@Alex00789

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

What is your opinion of hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+William Trexler I'm not sure about it Bill, never used it, it is too chemical for my liking really....Paul.

Great tutorial. I would disinfect for 1 hour as the chemical in the soap (usually hypochloride/ chlorine) needs 1 hour contact time.

@PaulHFilms

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks.

Simple and effective cleaning formula 1. Dishwashing detergent 2. Hand soap 3. Shampoo 4. Shave soap stick It is handy and easy to practice. Thanks

do you own a horse hair brush? they are wonderful!

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Fernando Abreu No, don't have one of those....Paul.

@Fernando-fr5cu

8 жыл бұрын

They are really good. Y y the Vie Longs

@mr.b9613

8 жыл бұрын

+PaulHFilms I second this. The vie long horse hair brush is amazing

I'm surprised you resisted the urge to lather up...lol...good not shave Paul..and good advice and demo

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+William Trexler Thanks Bill...:-)

Public service..avoid Sterling soaps... Customer service is the worst..two weeks to ship product

@sprinkle581

8 жыл бұрын

I'd encourage you to give them another shot - they're respected, well-reviewed, make an incredible product for an incredible price, and are generous folks. That sounds like an anomaly to me.

Y.

I cheat. I use MAC brush cleaning liquid.

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+Donald Navygoat23 If it works, it works...and less work..lol...Thanks Donald :-)

What kind of British house is this, your hot and cold water is coming from same tap :)

@PaulHFilms

8 жыл бұрын

+onurcakmak It is a fairly new one, the tap is called a mixer tap, turn it one way for hot and the other way for cold..works well.

@onurcakmak

8 жыл бұрын

Never mind please, it was just a silly joke :) I have been in the UK before for my university studies, and those two seperated taps were just hard to use.

Sorry . You have to much time on your hands. Lol. This is over kill . Maybe if I had a brush from old grandad . Lmao

my Simpson T3 Trafalgar is the best brush on the market today it's like buying a $200 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair can, cheap to buy, i have owned it for 5 years with know problems wheelchair Larry