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  • Understanding Hair Grades of Badger Brushes
    August 1, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Understanding Hair Grades of Badger Brushes

    When shopping for a shaving brush, one can quickly become confused with the different grades of shaving brushes on the market today. There are several types of brushes available, such as badger hair, boar bristle, and synthetics, but badger hair is by far the most ideal material for a shaving brush because of its natural water absorbing capability. Unfortunately for the newcomer to wet shaving, brush manufacturers do not have an industry standard in place that specifically defines grades of badger hair. The grade designations vary from one brand to the next, so it can be difficult to understand shaving brush quality and pricing. This article breaks down the basic classifications so that you can easily understand the different characteristics and benefits of various badger hair grades.

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  • July 19, 2010 Mike Sandoval

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    Shaving 101 is designed to be a friendly and informative stop on the Web for those interested in traditional wet shaving. We don't simply write one-liners with links in typical blog fashion. Rather, we develop lengthy articles full of information, descriptions, and shaving photography. Our articles are meant to inspire our readers to try wet shaving if you haven't already, and if you're a seasoned veteran, then we hope we can help you expand your collection with quality products and offer tips to help you keep your razors and brushes looking brand new.

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    Mike Sandoval

    Mike Sandoval was introduced to wetshaving in 2004. Like most men, Mike had considered shaving to be a daily chore, but he was interested in trying the traditional shaving products. Soon he found himself looking forward to shaving every morning. Over the years he has tried many brushes, razors, creams, soaps, and colognes, and most of the pictures on this site are products from Mike's own collection. He has made many good friends that share the same interest in luxury wetshaving, enjoying a fine cigar, and other hobbies. He always enjoys the opportunity to share his knowledge of wetshaving and offer advice to others so that they, too, can look forward to their morning routines.


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    Over the years guest contributors have offered their wet shaving knowledge and reviews. They offer a wide variety of opinions and experiences about their favorite products and tips for shaving.
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