When I get a new boar brush I agitate it in my bowl with a stronger scented soap. I rinse the brush and repeat. Probably around twenty times. Then I put in a cup of water probably around filled to half up brush. Then I put in the refrigerator for 3 days. Then take it out and rub it back and forth on a towel to split the tips. My bore brushes are very soft. And put out a lot of lather.

I absolutely love breaking in boar brushes. Something so relaxing about it. Nice to see how the brush changes with use.

Very good look at the process; having said that, over the past fee years, I've had a few boar brushed. Omega and Semogue. I have found the best way to "break in" a boar brush is to simply use it. The hairs will split, the feel will get softer, and the brush will mature nicely. I may be an old farm boy, but have never had an odor problem with a brush. Thanks for showing how to start a brush!

Very cool! Thanks for the thorough explanation of this break in process! Have a good one!

Hi Henry. This was a good video and I do like the idea of using a brush cleaning product. That seems like a really good idea! I've not managed to break in a brush using that refrigeration method. All the best.

Very timely. Moar Boar is staring at me judgmentally - waiting for me to do something with it. Thanks!

Great tutorial. I Love boars. I think they are underrated. Might like them the best currently. I have a few. If they are new I follow a similar process. If they stank like Omega I will get a stronger smelling soap and let it sit overnight, rinse, strop etc until the smell is mostly out. Takes 1-3 cycles. I like using as soon as I can to experience the break in (and save time). Later.

Very good tutorial, Henry. Thanks for posting!

Very sensible break in process. I have not used brush cleaner but have used ... shaving soap ... to clean a well-soaked brush before use. In the case of the MOAR BOAR, I just plan to Raw Hog it since it is a Zenith.

I use a hair brush or a comb to break them in.

Here are the Two Best Shave Brushes on the market today? are Simpson King Charles III Coronation Chubby 3 Fiber brush with special handle it has Softer Hair a real bargain is a Brush Monster at 40mm reasonable Price for its size. The Trafalgar's T-3 has a little Harder hair, more affordable in the long run, it's a 29mm not 24mm. buy one and measure it for yourself?? ' it's a clone of a 30mm Chubby 3 Super Badger Shaving Brush without paying for the Super Badger Price. 1, No need to clean your Brush, 2, No need for Brush Stand, 3, NO SOAKING time ready to Go, 4, Fast drying time, 5, Badger or Boar Brushes can and will fall apart Sooner than Later'?, 6, No Break in time, 7, No need for a Brush Stand 8, Modest Price for its size. I have owned it for 5 Years with No Hair Loss with No problems. Rinse Brush in Cold Water. Your mileage may vary? Derby black it's better same price as greens wheelchair larry