<p>The Imperial Touch Crown Jewel Black Badger Shave Brush is a handmade shave brush designed to be long lasting and provides a really luxurious lather and feel prior to the shave. They have an great capacity to hold water which allows for the quick production of rich lather resulting in a close, comfortable shave. The ability to retain large amounts of water produces a dense, creamy lather for maximum lift of the hairs resulting in a higher quality, closer shave.<br /><br />Highly selected black badger hair makes for the best brushes. The individual hairs are somewhat thicker, but still soft and flexible. Badger hair shaving brushes are known for their softness and exfoliating quality which aides in the reduction of ingrown hairs and the development of razor bumps. Many wet shavers prefer handcrafted shaving brushes because of their soft and springy bristles makes a pleasant feel and beauty. Untrimmed hair ends provide incredible quality and value secures their beauty for many years to come.<br /><br />Take control of your shave!</p>
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<li>Any shave with a brush begins with clean, moist and warm shave area.</li>
<li>1.  Begin by moistening the shaving brush with warm water and gently shaking off any excess water.</li>
<li>2.  Afterwards, dampen the shaving area with a small amount of water keeping it moist.  </li>
<li>3.  Place a conservtive amount of shaving cream on the tip or center of the brush. For ease of use, you can also rotate the brush into the shaving cream or a shaving soap.</li>
<li>4.  Lather the cream onto shaving area using a circular, scrubbing motion. This helps to create a rich lather, which in turn clings to the bristles. It also provides a thin barrier that protects the skin from the razor blade. To further enhance the lather, add more hot water to the brush. The clockwise application effectively coats each hair causing it to rise from the skin. </li>
<li> Be certain not to add too much water, it will liquefy the lather on your shaving material.</li>
<li>5.  Shave as you would normally.  </li>
<li>6.  Once shave is complete, rinse all excess shaving cream off the brush.<br />7.  Place brush upside down on a stand when finished. This transfers all the excess water to the tip of the bristles facilitating easy drying. </li>
<li>8.  Store shaving brush in a cool, dry place.  </li>
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