10 Best Shaving Brushes in 2022 (Perfecto, Parker Safety Razor, and More)

While Perfecto's badger hair shaving brush builds up a great lather on your face, it also gently exfoliates your skin, which results in a smooth post-shave feel. The brush's wooden handle has a groove towards the bottom that allows you to grip it more securely. 

Some reviewers complained about the paint on the handle coming off or the knot coming unglued. However, many more reviewers said it didn't shed, and they loved the great lather this brush can work up. People said it's a great combination with the soft feel of the bristles.

Originally a special edition item, Semogue's shaving brush has a cherry wood handle and bristles that are made of premium boar hair. Its 57-millimeter loft helps produce a great lather.

Though some reviewers had issues with this brush shedding its bristles, many loved the balance between its soft texture against the face, as well as its backbone, which makes it great at whipping up a foam. People also said that its break-in period is short. 

Jequil & Corenveo's shaving brush is made of quick-drying synthetic bristles that are easy to clean. Its loft measures 10 millimeters more than the standard 50 millimeters, which makes it a great fit for softer shaving creams. Its handle is made of decorated resin, giving it an aesthetically pleasing look. 

Many reviewers liked the balance between this brush's backbone, which made it strong enough to work up a lather, and the softness of its bristles against the face. People also liked the aesthetic handle as well as its longer-than-usual size, which made it easier to hold.

Parker Safety Razor's shaving brush has premium silvertip three-band badger hair bristles, which means it has a bit more backbone. It's also equipped with a heavy chrome handle which makes it stable. 

Some people said that the bristles shed a lot, and others said that the brush as a whole can come off the handle. However, reviewers liked that it holds water well and retains heat, resulting in a relaxing shaving experience. They also say it lathers great. The loft is not clear, but reviewers say it's a bit longer than standard.

This badger hair shaving brush by Simpsons comes in a size that makes it fit for working with precision. Being the smallest brush its manufacturer makes, its knot measures a mere 13 millimeters with a loft of 38. Simpsons recommends it for face lathering.

Though some reviewers found the brush a bit too small for their liking, many said that the short length of the handle gives them more control over maneuvering the brush. Others liked that its small knot allows them to be accurate with where they spread their lather. 

Dcosmetic's flat-knotted brush is made of synthetic hair and a decorated resin handle. All of its bristles meet at the same length, giving you a flat surface area to work with. This helps it hold and spread more lather quickly.

Some reviewers praised this brush for its excellent feel and quality. Others really liked that the brush is flat as it allows them to cover a bigger area of their face. 

This Spanish-made shaving brush by Vielong uses a mix of horse mane and tail hair. Since the hair is just collected when the animals are groomed, no horses are harmed in the making of the brush. It gives you the benefits of natural bristles without any guilt.

Some reviewers complained about the bristles falling off easily. However, other reviewers liked the feel, saying it's not as soft as badger but not scratchy like boar hair, and has good backbone. They also say it lathers and holds water well.

Parker Safety Razor's shaving brush uses boar hair bristles, which are stiff and therefore great for exfoliating. It has a rosewood handle and comes with a convenient acrylic stand that can hold your brush upside down to dry. 

Some reviewers said that the brush doesn't work up a very good lather, and others didn't like that the stand is made of plastic, which damages the brush handle in some cases. However, other users appreciated the backbone of the bristles, saying they work well to lift facial hair. One says they've used it for three years and it's held up great.

Semogue's boar hair shaving brush has a 22-millimeter knot that gives you more control over target areas on your face. Its handle is on the smaller side, which makes it easier to hold. It's also handmade in Portugal.

Though some reviewers complained about their brushes shedding too many bristles, many people loved that this brush is soft and really easy to break in. Users also said that it works up a great lather. Many were converted from badger hair brushes after switching to this one.

Omega's shaving brush has boar bristles, which work well for close shaves where facial hair is cut very short. Its plastic handle with chromed finish is easy to grip and light. Its profile is long and tall, with a larger-than-average knot and loft.

Some reviewers complained about the quality of the handle and say the sizes makes it hard to fit in their holder. However, many liked that the bristles have a strong backbone and said that the brush is very efficient at creating a lather.