Most men skip the brush entirely. That is the single biggest reason their lather never works the way it should.
A brush does two things no hand or fingers can do. It lifts the beard hair away from the skin before the blade arrives. And it works the cream into a dense protective lather that actually sits between the razor and your skin rather than sitting on top of it. Those two things change everything about the shave.
This brush does both. It is not the most expensive brush you will ever own. It is the one that teaches you what a brush is supposed to do.
The Brush:
Pure badger hair with a resin handle. The bristles are firm enough to load cream from the jar efficiently and work it into your skin without scratching. The knot size is suited for both face lathering and bowl lathering without overloading product on the first swirl.
The handle is lightweight and balanced for daily use. Firm enough to build lather quickly. Practical enough to use every morning without treating it like a museum piece.
If you have never used a brush before this is exactly where to start. If you have used one before you already know what you are missing without it.
How to use it:
Soak the brush in warm water for 30 seconds before you start. Shake out the excess. Load the brush by swirling it directly into the cream jar — a small amount goes further than you expect. Work it onto your face in circular motions to lift the hair and build the lather directly on your skin. Or build the lather in a bowl first if you prefer more control over the consistency.
Either way the brush does the work. The razor just finishes it.
What is included:
American Sailor Badger Hair Shaving Brush Resin handle · Pure badger knot · Ready to use
Pricing:
American Sailor Shaving Brush — $32
Want the brush and cream together? The Lather Upgrade Bundle is $49 — you save $7. Want everything? The complete kit is $89.
Guarantee: 30-day money-back guarantee
