Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> On Sun, 08 Sep 2013 09:08:39 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
> >>
> >> Brits are famous for their high quality badger shaving brushes: Rooney,
> >> Simpson, Vulfix and Edwin Jagger. They come in different grades of
> >> badger hair; from so called a pure badger grade, via best and super, to
> >> the traditionally most prized silvertip, and the newest 'finest' grade
> >> which is all the rage lately. All massively exported to US.
> >
> >Really? Never seen one here.
> >
> >>
> >> I am not telling brushes are the only reason for hunting badgers. But
> >> one of the reasons at least.
> >
> >Huh? People still use shaving brushes? LOL!
> >
> >G.
>
> You'd be amazed at how many men use brushes. It is almost like a cult
> following for some that have to have the perfect brush and soap.
> This is one of the pricier ones.
>
> http://www.dermstore.com/product_Bla...sh_31235 .htm
>
> This outfit lists 156 different ones
> http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Shav...shes_c_11.html
>
> Are you still LOL?

Yes, I am. That's very strange to me. Do these "die hards" still use
straight razors too? LOL.

G.