Upside down or right side up?

[bbobbdd]

I use synthetic shave brushes and have often wondered if there is the "right" way to allow them to dry, once done. I simply wash them out, shake out all the water I can and let them dry, right side up (on their base) to dry.

Do you hang them on a holder (bristles down) to dry yours out? Does it matter? If so, can you explain which practice you use and why?

Thanks folks!

 

[lancre]

Flip a coin. The important thing is good air circulation around the knot.

I've seen people say that their brushes dry better sitting upright because of capillary action. I've seen other say that their brushes dry better hanging because of gravity.

My own feeling is that hanging is probably better by an truly infinitesimal amount since capillary action could pull the moisture toward the tips regardless of orientation.

But it's not worth worrying about.

 

[Dark Stag]

Doesn't matter.

 

[amateur]

In fact, there are no rules here. For example, I use only boar brushes and after shaving I put them on the shelf with the bristles up. I have 6 brushes, and none of them are damaged. And many of them are already several years old. The only point is that in spring and autumn, when the heating is not working yet, the brushes need more time to dry.

 

[NorthernSoul]

Press out excess water and let free air circulation do the rest. I don't think it makes too much difference which way the brush is oriented.

 

[Dimitri]

I know a lot of people will say it doesn't matter, but when I bought my first brush, near 30 years ago, a cheap horse hair Ever Ready that I had purchased from my local drug store, I would always store it right side up (on its base) to dry. One morning a couple years later when I started lathering with it, the bristles started falling out in clumps with the broken glue/epoxy still attached at the base of the bristles. Ever since then, I stage them bristle side down to dry. This is my own personal experience. I'm not going to be dogmatic and say this is the right and only way to stage them for drying, as I'm sure there are probably others that have done the opposite for years and not experieced this.

 

[willk93]

The single, most important step to follow, is to make sure all the product is rinsed out of the knot. You’re already doing a great job by thoroughly rinsing the brush and getting the excess water out. The orientation of the brush does not matter with drying. Well, certainly not enough to stress over

 

[willk93]

I know a lot of people will say it doesn't matter, but when I bought my first brush, near 30 years ago, a cheap horse hair Ever Ready that I had purchased from my local drug store, I would always store it right side up (on its base) to dry. One morning a couple years later when I started lathering with it, the bristles started falling out in clumps with the broken glue/epoxy still attached at the base of the bristles.

I’d attribute the hair loss and adhesive failure to the quality of the brush. I wouldn’t expect much from a cheap, drugstore brush. I’m sure it did its best to serve you for however many years it was in use

 

[DesertIguana]

A Brush Stand let Brush Dry well.

Brush Stands are Cheap on AliExpress.

 

[Dimitri]

I’d attribute the hair loss and adhesive failure to the quality of the brush. I wouldn’t expect much from a cheap, drugstore brush. I’m sure it did its best to serve you for however many years it was in use

This is indeed very possible. I can only speak for myself though in saying that I won't be taking that chance again.

 

[brucered]

Use the built in brush stand. It's free and included with almost every brush out there.

 

[Legion]

Shake as much water out as you can, and sit the brush on its handle in a well ventilated spot. Capillary action is stronger than gravity.

 

[willk93]

Use the built in brush stand. It's free and included with almost every brush out there.

The base of the handle lol? That’s my kinda brush stand

 

[Mustard Seed]

Moisture epaporates upward...... stand the brush on its bottom.. so says "know it all" Dr. Mustard Seed

 

[brucered]

Shake as much water out as you can, and sit the brush on its handle in a well ventilated spot. Capillary action is stronger than gravity.

Or just leave the lather in it until next shave.

Is there a reason to rinse a brush after every shave?

Is there a specific reason to rinse out a brush after every shave - if you don't can it damage the brush?

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[Legion]

Or just leave the lather in it until next shave.

Is there a reason to rinse a brush after every shave?

Is there a specific reason to rinse out a brush after every shave - if you don't can it damage the brush?

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Gah!

 

[WThomas0814]

I've been splitting the difference lately. Mine get 24 hours in a great stand I got from Triton Chicago, then three days on the handle.

I was VERY surprised when the tips of my brushes were quite damp after the day on the stand. Clearly, water is running out of the knot. After the stand, I towel strop bristles down, then invert on the handle.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Maybe some of these will help:

Is a shaving brush stand necessary?

So normally I would always go with a stand. The Plisson I have on backorder I got a stand with as well. As I did with my SV. But my PAA brush that I am expecting tomorrow and my Acca Kappa are both standless and I could not find a dedicated stand for it. I ordered a few of those plastic stands...

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Brush Stands necessary?

My Rooney Heritage Stubby 2 arrived a week ago and I haven't been able to bring myself to use it because I don't have a stand that will fit it. If I shake it out really well is it ok to let it dry resting upside down on the counter?

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Brushes - standing upright or hanging?

This comes from one of our 'brothers' over at SMF. Check the 4th post from the top; very interesting. http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31045&sid=1610d3c265ac23f01730c61039004b70

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Brush stand?

How many of you have a brush stand (s)? It is difficult for me to think that the handle can be broken if you don't let the brush dry hanged down on a stand. But I might be wrong. Do you think that a brush stand is necessary?

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Best way to dry a brush hang or stand

I use boar brushes what is the best way to dry them?

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Hanging; handle vs. knot

How's it hanging? And by that I mean your shaving brush. While I know not everyone hangs up their brush, for those who do hang it on a stand, do you hang it by the knot or by the skinny part of the handle? If you have a particular reason for hanging it that way, please share it.

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Do you guys use a brush stand for your active brush?

I don't use a brush stand but I am kinda thinking I might want to. Do you guys use one? If not, why not? Would love to see some pics of modern brush holders.

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Best or correct way to dry your shaving brush? Hang or.......

Ok gents, lets get to the bottom of this. I've seen some videos on proper shave brush drying steps. Some say best way to dry is on a stand and let it drip dry. Others including a couple of well known vendors have said to place on your sink top or counter, brushes facing up and let the natural...

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Brush side up or side down?

Gents, What is the best way to store a brush after use? I know many people leave them upside down in a stand to dry up and avoid water accumulating in the base of the knot. It it true that leaving the brush side up will allow water to accumulate in the base and deteriorate the epoxy over time...

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Should you always use a brush stand?

Does it really harm the brush to store it standing on the handle with the bristles up?

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[brucered]

There are multiple threads on "up vs down", which is better, which is quicker (see above, he beat me to it).

The general consensus over the years it makes little to no difference if you wring the water out, flick it a few times and towel lather it.

I believe science says, a 30* or so, downward angle is best for water evaporation.

I've never worried about it. All my brushes are fine using the handle as the stand, bristles up.

 

[willk93]

I believe science says, a 30* or so, downward angle is best for water evaporation.

So now I need a stand AND a protractor?!