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[โ€“] walden 3 points 10 months ago

January 11, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith 508A XL/Bristle (B35) (MOAR BOAR) 31mm
  • Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Raw Titanium (#69)
  • Blade: Elios Inoxidable (1)
  • Lather: London Razors/Summer Break Soaps - Mountain Laurel - Soap
  • Post Shave: London Razors - Mountain Laurel - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
  • Fragrance: London Razos - Mountain Laurel - EdP

Once upon a time, @Old_Hiker@sub.wetshaving.social mentioned that he didn't soak his boar brushes. Today I decided I would step into his shoes.

A short run under warm water (30-45 seconds, maybe?) and it was good to go. Just as good, if not better, than a 10-15 minute soak.

This brush is, of course, already broken in most of the way, so maybe a soak is a good idea with newer boar brushes.