Muhle Vivo Ivory White Resin Black Fibre Shaving Brush 21mm pairs a 21mm Black Fibre synthetic knot with an ivory white resin handle finished with chrome-plated metal accents, made in Germany. Ivory white is one of the resin finishes Muhle offers across the Vivo range alongside black resin and horn brown, so the handle underneath is the same construction as the rest of the line, just in a lighter, brighter colour that stands out from the usual black shaving kit. The knot is Muhle's own Black Fibre synthetic, built as a cruelty-free alternative to badger hair. It loads soap or cream quickly and rinses out clean, so there's little upkeep between shaves beyond a shake and a stand to dry. Anyone put off natural knots by the smell or the longer drying time gets the same lathering performance here without either issue, which makes it an easy switch for someone starting out or moving away from cartridge razors altogether. Key Features 21mm Black Fibre synthetic knot, vegan and cruelty-free Ivory white resin handle with chrome-plated metal accents Holds water well and builds lather easily Dries faster than natural badger hair Made in Germany How to Use Rinse the knot under warm water before your first few uses Squeeze out the excess water so the knot is damp, not dripping Load the knot on your soap or cream and build a lather in a bowl or on the face Rinse the knot clean after shaving and shake out any excess water Store bristles down to help the knot dry fully between uses Specifications Knot: Black Fibre synthetic, 21mm Handle: Ivory white resin with chrome-plated metal accents Vegan: Yes Made in Germany
Semogue 1460 Boar Shaving Brush is a pure bristle shave brush made by Semogue in Portugal, sold under the Excelsior name that has marked Semogue’s boar brushes since the company was founded in 1955. It uses natural blond boar bristle set into a painted wood handle, giving it the stiffer backbone that boar brushes are known for.The knot is stamped with the Excelsior "Cerda Pura" mark, Portuguese for pure bristle, confirming genuine boar hair rather than a synthetic or badger blend. Boar bristle brushes like this one are firmer underfoot than badger, which makes them good at working shaving soap into the skin and exfoliating lightly as they go. The bristles soften with repeated soaking and use, gradually losing their initial stiffness over the first few weeks of a regular shave routine.This is an entry level pure bristle option from a brand that has been hand assembling brushes in the same Portuguese workshop for decades. It suits anyone starting out in wet shaving who wants a durable natural bristle brush without the price of badger hair, or anyone who prefers the firmer scrubbing feel that boar gives when building a lather.Key FeaturesGenuine boar bristle knot, marked Cerda Pura (pure bristle)Sold under the Excelsior name, Semogue’s boar brush line dating to 1955Painted wood handle with metal collar at the base of the knotBristles soften and improve with regular use and soakingSuits soap and cream lathering, with a firmer feel than badger hairHow to UseSoak the brush in warm water for a few minutes before first use to soften the bristlesShake out excess water, leaving the knot damp rather than drippingLoad the brush from a soap puck or cream, then work it in circular motions to build latherRinse thoroughly after use and stand the brush knot up, or hang it, to air drySpecificationsBristle type: Boar (pure bristle, Cerda Pura)Handle material: Painted woodModel: 1460 (Excelsior line)Brand: Semogue