Function over comfort, 6 Jan. 2014

Bluebeard generally does low budget shaving gear, some of the other stuff (razors etc.) didn't get great reviews but I needed a budget synthetic brush.

I have a previous boar brush to compare this with.

Craftmanship - The plastic handle seems sturdy although looks a bit cheap, if you care about aesthetics. I have used it for two weeks, almost daily, and only noticed around 3 hairs that came loose in the first week. It's a nice small size, big enough for good lathering but still a good size for travelling with.

Lathering - Using arko soap on my face and in the bowl creates a thick and creamy lather, much better than that of my old boar brush. This is the best feature of synthetic brushes. It also holds lather extremely well meaning I don't have to top up between passes.

Feel - The only problem is the tips of the fibres feel sharp, when using the arko stick on my face rubbing it in it was rough and not that great. I thought it might cause some...

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Great brush for both novices and the more advanced., 30 Aug. 2013

If you are looking for an alternative to a badger or boar hair brush, this one is well worth considering. The size of this brush is just about perfect for my tastes and being slightly stiffer, I feel like I can work the lather more effectively than with a badger hair brush. The build quality is first rate, it retains enough water to help produce a good lather, cleans and dries quickly and I have had no problems with it shedding. At the end of the day, it's a personal preference thing and I would have no hesitation recommending this brush.

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Does the job well, 31 May 2013

Just finished my first ever DE shave solely using products from bluebeards revenge. Even though it took some getting used to it was one of the most comfortable shaves I've ever had. It took some time for the lather to form, but that's probably because of my (lack in) skill and the brush felt kind of nice on my skin even though my skin is as sensitive as they come (barbers words, not mine) The brush looks nice too, dried within minutes and for this price I'd say you'd have to look hard to find something better.

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