Edwin Jagger1EJ946SDS Classic Best Badger Hair Exfoliating Shaving Brush with Stand for Shaving Cream or Shaving Soap for Men and Women (Imitation Ebony)

First of all, if you're looking at this and toying with the idea of getting the cheaper "small" version - don't! Well, unless you have either tiny hands or a tiny face, the small is just too.... well, small.This one is still quite compact, but much more usable. It comes nicely packaged in a classy looking cardboard box, and comes complete with a drip stand. This is plastic and a bit lightweight, but it comes with a handy sticky pad on the back which means you can secure it to the wall. Be warned, it's very sticky - once it's up it's staying put - so make sure it's definitely where you want it if you're going to use this feature. I'd suggest you consider it a permanent fix.The brush itself is nicely weighted, and the handle is a good, comfortable shape. The Best Badger hair holds plenty of water and if your technique's any good you'll get a good lather with this one. It lathers Proraso soap nicely, and that one's usually a tough one to get going. If you use it with Tabac then you'll have lather all over the place. That particular soap and brush combo is epic!The brush is easy to clean and once dried the knot holds its shape very well if you brush it back into shape. Despite being a plastic handle this is a quality brush with a good weight, a nice size for everyday use and for travelling and comes with a stand. This is good value for money and if you've never used a best badger brush before then this one will improve your shaving without breaking the bank too badly.

I have just returned to traditional shaving with DE razor and brush. This is a must have item for any man. Up until recently I was shaving with gels and a Mach 3. I decided to give the old safety razor method a go after many years of thinking it just wasn't possible to have a nice close shave with anything other than a Mach 3. I was wrong.Now shaving is something I look forward to and this brush has just added to the experience. Initially it lost a few hairs but after a few shaves this has stopped.The brush is well made and helps work up a lovely lather. It comes with a nice little stand with a self adhesive pad on the back which can be attached to a bathroom wall.If you are new this method of shaving or are someone who is simply looking for a good quality, value for money shaving brush then this is the one for you.

So, this is my first purchase of an Edwin Jagger product since I started traditional wet shaving and I have to say I'm not disappointed.I ordered this brush on the 24th of November, and it arrived on the 27th. This is using super saver delivery, too. Off to a great start. The brush itself is well made and makes a great lather, taking about a minute to whip up a decent lather. Upon the first couple uses it seems to have lost a some of the hairs, but I imagine this is just down to it being brand new. As of right now it's lost about 6 strands of hair, so not too big of a deal. I was also really pleased with the stand, it comes with an adhesive sticker attached to the back so if your sink is a little cluttered like mine, it's not a big deal. Stick the stand onto the wall next to the sink and hey presto, you're set. The adhesive used is really pretty damn strong too, so if you ever have to move it don't pull too hard to avoid breaking the stand itself.Like a lot of the decent badger hair brushes, during the first week or so if you sniff the brush it does smell a little nasty, but this is a non-issue. Most brushes suffer from this and it passes shortly.Overall a solid product that serves its purpose well, is well made, is very practical and is pretty nice looking too.

I've been using this for a few months now and its still going strong. It's easy to get a lather from my Edwin Jagger sandalwood soap and creates a rich creamy one at that.When i first got it i read that id need to wash it with some warm soapy water cos it would smell like a wet dog, and it did. After a couple of shaves the smell vanished and a few bristles fell off but that was to be expected.The size of the brush seems big enough for me to easily build a good lather along with covering my face with the lather in very few passes.Now a couple of months in, i have a wonderful brush that feels good when i apply lather and along with using my DE Razor i have a nicely shaven face.

My dear dad is 100 and loves his wet shave, this us the best brush he has ever owned. Soft bristles, lathers very well, excellent value for money and beautifully packed. Real high quality item. Gives a very comfortable shave. Brilliant

It’s the best shaving brush I have owned. Great quality and lathers very well

I've had this brush for a couple of months and I've found it an excellent for bowl-lathering with soaps and creams. Retains water well, has good density and nice soft tips. It shed a few hairs on the first couple of uses which is to be expected but has shed none since.If you're a die-hard face latherer with soap sticks then you'll probably want to consider a good boar bristle such as a Semogue or Omega as they tend to have better backbone and are more 'scrubby' than the Jagger. Otherwise you can't go wrong with this brush and I've not seen any cheaper in Best Badger.

The stand looks a little on the cheap side but it does the job. The brush is outstanding. It gives a fine lather, it is very soft and retains its shape. I would strongly recommend this brush. A bargain at the price.I have added to this review as the stand has split in several places and is now a home for bacteria so i will have the added expense of buying a new one.