men-u Premier Shaving Brush & Stand - Synthetic, man-made bristles for superior performance.

• This shaving brush creates an amazing amount of lather - much more than a badger shaving brush.


• The synthetic bristles are non-absorbent, so they need less shaving cream and create a richer lather.


• Extremely Hygienic: The non-absorbent bristles are much easier to keep clean and more hygienic than brushes made of animal hair. This brush prevents harmful bacteria from accumulating in the bristles which helps guard skin from germs that can irritate and inflame the skin when shaving. An animal hair brush is continually absorbing water, shave cream and impurities within its bristles.


• Particularly suited to guys with sensitive skin.


• The bristles dry extremely fast, so great for travel, more hygienic and ideal for use in barber shaving service.


• Brush lasts longer: Our brush does not continually expand and contract like animal bristles and therefore lasts longer.


• The Free stand helps promote the longevity of the brush.


• Add a little more water to the bristles after shaving and you will probably have enough lather for a second, closer shave.


• While this synthetic shaving brush performs better than brushes made from animals, it is also ideal for those seeking cruelty-free, animal-free, vegan, not tested on animals alternative shaving brushes.

The magnified images below (1200 to 3000x magnification) taken by the Bio Medical Department of Southampton University in the UK, feature badger bristles on the left and Premier synthetic on the right. Badger bristles are very much like human hair in that they have scales making for a rough surface, they tend to be damaged and often hollow.

This means that approximately 50% of shave cream being used penetrates and coats the bristles never to make it to the area to be shaved and not all is rinsed out after use. Hence the reason why these bristles suffer from product build up over time and are difficult to clean out as well as using approximately twice the amount of shave cream!