Proraso Pure Bristle Shaving Brush

I don't usually write reviews, but this is an exceptional brush for the price point.I bought mine in 2020, so 5 years old now, and it's still going strong. I expect another 10-15 years out of it at least.I have tweaked my methods to whip lather, but over the years I have deduced the most luxurious method below. A caveat, it takes a bit of time.Boil water in your kettle. Place your brush downward facing into a deepish bowl or mug. Fill the bowl or mug with the brush in it with the boiling water until the water sits above the brush (not the handle).Give it 20-30 seconds, then tip out the water from the bowl. Careful - this is boiling water remember. Give the brush a quick flick but make sure you retain most of the water on the brush. Add shaving cream to the bottom of the moist bow/mug. Using the brush, go into circular motions into the bowl/mug and whip out some lather for about 15-30 seconds.Then apply it to your face and will feel this amazingly warm and soft cream exfoliate your skin and provide protection. Without a doubt, the best part of the shave. You feel in heaven. You can repeat this warm lathering another time if you want.Overall, a fantastic product that makes shaving great. Highly recommend.

The Proraso is a little larger than the Wilkinson and it's brush thicker. The bristles are soft in use and can produce a good lather. No bristles lost on first few shaves. I'm happy with my purchase and hope it lasts a good time!

Decent enough brush at a reasonable price. However, it shed bristles from the very first use.

Good quality shaving brush for me who just started shaving using double edged razor.

This brush was bought to replace the one on my shaving stand that had begun to rot. I needed one with a chrome (or chrome effect handle) to replace the old brush. It's not as soft as the badger-hair brush it replaces, and the plastic chrome-effect handle makes it lighter to hold, but doesn't look obviously cheap or nasty. The first couple of times I used it, it had a slightly... well... boar-like aroma, but believe me, it's not strong and it's not particularly offensive. It smells like most men used to prior to about 1990. It's lost the ... erm... "new brush" aroma after a few uses. The brush is well-packed and very large. It is a really good shaving brush. The bristles are a bit firm, being boar, but it's still effective and comfortable to use. The handle is too large to fit in most shaving stands, so be warned... but it's an excellent brush. Especially given that it's also one of the cheapest. What I find really amazing is that my old brush and my travel brushes always used to lose the odd bristle every other use... This brush has yet to lose one. It's a really well made brush and excellent value.

Large brush but great quality, my husband is delighted with it.

I LOVE proraso products they are value items but always quality . This shave brush was cheap £9.50 with small discount ( normally £10 ish ) the pictures look great the reality though is the handle is chrome plastic ( think shower head ) with a very noticeable injection moulding seam running the entire length of the handle . Now in fairness the product is fine and does the job adequately . However it’s a shame the handle was not real chromed metal , even @£10 price point that is doable and still profitable for the brand .The brush itself is probably outsourced and made in China judging by the poorish made to a price quality . Buy it if you want an adequate but cheap shaving brush . if you want good quality that will look great in your bathroom for years to come buy something else . 5/10 for quality. 8/10. For functionality.if I had a brand like proraso I would not sully the brand with this cheaply made compromise of a product . You pays your money you make your choice .*edit*. Seems this product is actually made in ItalyIt appears , alas it’s still made to cheap Chinese standards , disappointingly so .

I like the very high quality bristle that doesn't seem to fall out or lose some of the bristle every time you shave. The handle looks like the genuine old style barber's shaving brush. Very good to work up a lather of shaving cream on the face for a smooth shave, and the handle is very easy to hold and to carry out the brushing.