Vie-Long American Style White Horse Hair Shaving Brush, Wood Handle

After working to break this in for awhile, I have to say I would not recommend this brush at all. It’s not even good for painting on lather, let alone building lather or splaying. It’s just a terrible brush that gets immediately bent out of shape beyond any use. The amount of maintenance it would require to keep it working is not worth it. I may keep it just to learn how to replace a knot, but I wouldn’t even give this to someone to try. Skip this one.

Very disappointed. Not enough hair, no back bone. Doesn't appear to be made very well.

I’ve used the shaving brush for a little over 2 weeks. The handle is the perfect length to use with the old style metal coffee mugs. Makes the best lather with Proraso cream I’ve experienced so far. Bought this because it was cruelty-free. The Horse hair is way softer than Boar. The Boar brush never made great lather. Either too wet or too dry. I had a regular size handled brush from a different company and it awaits banged around, making it difficult to stir shaving cream. This brush is way better. Suggestion: wash the brush in your favorite shampoo before first use and then use some conditioner. I wash my brush with shampoo after each use and it’s been spot on.

Really impressed with the softness, ergonomics and overall appearance. I have well over a dozen other badger, boar and synthetic brushes. This easily justifies a spot in my den.

My husband is the fussiest man in the world when it comes to his shaving brush and he loves this one.