Brushes and aging

**Friggin Joe** · 03-29-2007, 04:37 PM

Do brushes lose their effectiveness over time or does a decent brush last a lifetime?
I got a pure badger brush from ebay for a $7 bid, I figure it'd make a better shower brush than boar bristle if it's still any good, or can be used by someone getting into mug and brush shaving if I don't need it. (trying to get someone else strted on the DE wetshaving thing).

I may keep it and give him my near-new vulfix and use this one if it's still good.
I like old stuff.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...8904&rd=1&rd=1

**ari95** · 03-29-2007, 05:05 PM

I think a brush will remain effective for many years unless most of the hair falls out out breaks off. I would wash it with some conditioner, and it should be good as new.

**Doc4** · 03-29-2007, 05:09 PM

Hard to go wrong for $7. I don't know how long brushes can live, but I do know that you should clean them every so often ... I think that dish detergent is the favourite alternative, although some companies make expensive cleaners too.

**MaduroMan_wcp** · 04-02-2007, 02:15 PM

I am using brushes that are at least 40 years old with no problems, 3 badger and 3 boar....

**Friggin Joe** · 04-03-2007, 09:02 PM

Turns out it's a perfect little brush. I like the smaller size, I can swirl it wet on a dry soap puck just a few times and can build a lather on my face quick as a boar brush. :)