Badger hair shaving brushes represent the best type of shave brushes.  Badger hair retains water very well and when paired up with water and a good shaving cream or shave soap, makes an excellent lather, which is essential to a really good shave.

 

The badger shaving brush come in many different varieties, depending on what type of hair is used to make the brush, and also from what part of the body the hair comes from.  The makeup of the hair and the amount of preparation time taken to create the shave brush will determine the price and quality.

 

Remember, when choosing the right shaving brush, it is important that you take into consideration not only the bristles of the brush, but also the handle.  Plastic handles are the most comon these days as it is probably the easiest to keep clean, but other materials can be used to give your shaving brush a more distinctive feel.