I splurged and got a Pure Badger brush. It actually felt more scratchy than boar, likely due to trimmed ends to shape the brush. Didn't smell an odor until I soaked it. Having read about the funk in new badger brushes, I just went ahead and used it.
What caught my attention was the type of odor. I was expecting the smell of a wet dog or goat, but what I got was one of singed hair. After use and rinse, I took a whiff to see if it has less. Definately a singed hair smell. Maybe from the manufacturing process?
What caught my attention was the type of odor. I was expecting the smell of a wet dog or goat, but what I got was one of singed hair. After use and rinse, I took a whiff to see if it has less. Definately a singed hair smell. Maybe from the manufacturing process?