The Progress Vulfix 404 “Grosvenor” Mixed Badger and Bristle Brush lands at the Shack!
The Progress Vulfix 404 “Grosvenor” Mixed Badger and Bristle Brush is a firm favourite amongst wetshavers looking for a bargain brush. The badger/boar bristle mix provides that rare combination to give a stiff backbone, ideal for lathering soaps, yet not at the cost of being too scratchy like a pure bristle brush can be.
The handle itself is substantial and feels very much fit for purpose. It does a fantastic job of whipping up a lather from soap or cream in no time at all. So, at £10.99 this brush is a real bargain – and don’t forget that it will make your order eligible for our free razor blade selection too!
Ask Mantic Q&A #2&3: Brush Break-In & Types
In May, we managed to get a Question and Answer session with American wet shaving legend Mantic, a veteran of the BadgerAndBlade and ShaveMyFace forums.
The session proved very popular, with lots of excellent entries being submitted. We cherry picked the very best ones and sent them onto the wet shaving guru.
The first question Mantic answered was: “Why do I on occasion find that the lather from a soap is fine on the first pass, really creamy and slick, but when I start to apply with the brush for subsequent passes, it has turned airy and foamy? It is with soaps that I have had good results from before too.” You can watch his detailed answer by clicking here.
Today Mantic answers two more questions.
David asked: “It is assumed that boar shaving brushes need to be broken in. Do badger brushes also improve after a break-in period? I have read occasional mentions of this but have seen no definite discussion on the shave forums.”
And Kevin wanted to know: “Not having much experience with different brushes, is there a particular type of brush that I should use with soaps or creams? Boar hair brushes, or badger hair brushes?”
You can watch Mantic answer both of these questions in the video below.
This Father’s Day gift is fit for a dad
Year after year, we all struggle to pick out the perfect gift for our Dads on Father’s Day.
Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush (White)
But don’t worry as help is at hand. Over the past few weeks we have been highlighting some great gift ideas for you to choose from to reward your father this Sunday.
And they don’t come more impressive and luxurious than the Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush (White).
This is a truly stunning brush that will treat your Dad to a silky soft and luxurious shave!
“The moment he receives the felt lined red presentation case with gold pin stripe detailing he’ll know he is in for something a bit special!” said Tom Trueman, customer services manager at the Shack.
”Not only is this fantastic brush a real shaver’s favourite, but it’s also the perfect sized brush for a wash bag, ideal for travel or the man who prefers a smaller brush.”
The Kent BK4 also comes highly recommended by Mike Sandoval, a leading American wet shaving expert who writes for Shaving101.com.
He described the brush as an “outstanding example of a good-value shaving brush”, adding “the comfortable feel of the handle, gorgeous and soft high-quality badger hair, and classy red presentation case all represent what a fine British shaving brush should be”.
The Kent BK4 is gift number THREE in our top 15 gifts for Father’s Day.
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Decent Father’s Day presents can be hard to find, so we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 gift ideas.
Kent BLK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush (Black)
Yesterday we looked at the luxurious Simpsons Duke Best Badger Brush (D3), and today’s gift idea is another beautiful shaving brush.
The Kent BLK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush is a stunning brush that will treat your Dad to a silky soft and luxurious shave!
The moment your old man receives the felt lined red presentation case with gold pin stripe detailing he will know he’s in for something a bit special!
Not only is this fantastic brush a real shaver’s favourite, but it’s also the perfect sized brush for a wash bag, ideal for travel or the man who prefers a smaller brush.
So forget the socks, jumpers and silly T-shirts, and buy Dad something he really wants and deserves this year!!!
The Kent BLK4 is gift number seven in our top 15 gifts for Father’s Day.
Glowing review for Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush
The luxurious Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush has been given a glowing review by a leading American wet shaving expert.
Mike Sandoval, from leading wet shaving website Shaving101.com, was full of praise for the premium shaving brush, describing it as “outstanding”.
Kent BK4 was described as outstanding
He started off his review by saying: “I was amazed at the beauty of the badger hair upon opening the red presentation box. The silvertip badger hair is simply gorgeous.
“Expecting this brush to be a ‘nice’ brush, I was very surprised when it revealed itself to be outstanding!
“The BK4 is one of the most versatile shaving brushes I have ever used with both hard soaps and shaving creams. The BK4 quickly produces a rich volume of lather easily suitable for a three-pass shave.”
Mike, who has been reviewing wet shaving products for more then 10 years, continued: “Those who want a brush that will work well with any soap or cream, and always be soft and comfortable on the face will love this brush.
“Those with sensitive skin that have problems with the stiffer bristles of many other high-end brushes would also greatly benefit it as well.”
He concluded by describing the Kent BK4 as an “outstanding example of a good-value shaving brush”, adding “the comfortable feel of the handle, gorgeous and soft high-quality badger hair, and classy red presentation case all represent what a fine British shaving brush should be”.
You can read the complete Shaving101.com Kent BK4 review by clicking here.
The Kent BK4 is priced at an affordable £44.99 on Shaving-shack.com.
Mike will also be reviewing the Parker 98R Heavy Duty Premium Barberpole and the Cyril Salter Luxury Shaving Cream in the next few weeks.
We will publish details and links as soon as they are published, so please check back soon. And don’t forget you can now keep up with the latest Shaving Shack news and features by subscribing to our email updates. The sign up box is in the right hand sidebar.
Why is my shaving brush shedding hair?!!
Relax. Shaving brushes can go through phases of shedding hair, especially at the beginning when the brush is settling. A new brush can typically expect to shed hairs for the first three months of its life as it sheds any loose hairs not removed in the manufacturing process. This can happen regardless of whether the brush is premium or not as they are held together by the same means. The problem arises if it is continuous.
If your brush is shedding hair then here are some things to check out:
- If the hairs that the brush is shedding are short hairs then this can be a result of hairs breaking rather than shedding due to the brush being used incorrectly ie. Not letting the bristles soak in warm NOT hot water to soften them before use. Soaking a brush in water that is too hot can cause the epoxy resin in the handle to expand causing the handle to crack or the hairs to shed. For this reason it is always best to try to soak the bristles and not the handle.
- If you do have a brush that is shedding it is common practice to comb thru the bristles with a fine toothed comb, this can help to remove any loose hairs.
With the above in mind we normally ask you to use a shedding brush for a few more weeks to see if it is continuous. If it is still shedding after a few weeks then get in contact with us to discuss a possible replacement. It will then go to the manufacturer for assessment and then a replacement can be arranged.
Well-groomed men get more bedroom action, study finds
Men, get out your razors and quick. A new study has revealed men who shave regularly have twice as much sex as those that don’t.
Well-groomed males have more sex
The survey, conducted for Milford-based razor maker Schick by US market research company StrategyOne, found that men who shave at least five times a week are having sex 15.5 times per month, compared to 7.8 times for unshaven men.
The latest study also reveals that well-groomed males are also happier with life, more outgoing and sociable and much more likely to report living their dreams.
According to the survey, men who shave five times a week are twice as likely to have a job as those who shave twice a week, and far less likely to live with their parents.
Three-quarters of women also agree that a cleanly-shaven man is more of a turn-on because they see such men as having a higher self-awareness, deeper commitment and greater comfort with themselves.
The Shaving Shack offers men a new approach to grooming. We stock a no-nonsense range of top quality products designed for Real Men, direct to your door.
Shaving brushes, razors, creams and shaving sets to suit every budget…and regular shoppers get even better value with our Shave Points Discounts!
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