A poster / advertisement for shaving brushes I found online, age unknown. The similarities with the brushes from the US Civil War I posted last week should be obvious; high loft, a ‘neck’ between the handle and the brush proper, and in some cases the use of string to secure the knot.
At the same time we can see the development of the modern brush; shorter loft, use of rubber cement and glue to secure the knot, and less pronounced necking.
Razor: Gillette 1958 TV Special
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Gustavo Rimano Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Aftershave: Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave
Additional Care: Alum Block & Scotch Porter Beard Balm
Razor: Parker 22R
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Lather: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum Soap
Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Additional Care: Alum Block and BullDog Original Beard Balm
Some more photos of old shave gear I found online, this time brushes from around the time of the US Civil War. Three things that strikes me right off the bat is the use of string or twine to secure the knot, the length of knot in relation to the diameter, and the narrow neck between the knot and the handle.
Razor: Parker 22R
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
Lather: Wet Shaving Products Pre-production Sample
Aftershave: Body Shop Macau Root Energetic Face Protection
Additional Care: Alum Block BullDog Original Beard Balm
Just a bunch of photos I’ve found online… the design of the mugs are interesting, with a “side pocket” to hold soap and other gear. Some seem to have a soap cup that fitted in the top as well.
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Razor: Parker 22R
Blade: Astra Green Brush:
Vie-Long #13051M
Lather: Prairie creations KISS
Aftershave: Myrsol Formula K
Additional Care: Alum Block and Scotch Porter Beard Balm
Razor: Parker 22R
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Omega #10048
Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave
Additional Care: Alum Block Scotch Porter Beard Balm
