Is losing bristles normal?

[oakback]

I have a Porter pure badger brush, and I love a single bristle every couple uses. Is that normal? Otherwise it's in great condition.

[dpm802]

I have a Porter pure badger brush, and I love a single bristle every couple uses. Is that normal? Otherwise it's in great condition.I've never heard of Porter brushes ... if its a badger, then those are hairs, not bristles.

Shedding a few hairs when a brush is new is normal ... if it continues doing it after the first week, then you should contact the vendor and ask for a replacement.

[oakback]

I bought it used, but it looked new to me (but it's my first brush, so I don't exactly have a trained eye).

I went with "bristles" because I wasn't sure if hairs or fur was more appropriate. :P

[Crixus]

I went with "bristles" because I wasn't sure if hairs or fur was more appropriate. :POakback, generally speaking in the brush world, the badger filling is referred to as hair, and the boar filling is referred to as bristle. :001_smile

[insomniac]

Looks like Porters has both boar and badger brushes:
http://www.porterslotion.com/Mens_s/21.htm

How long has it been shedding hairs?