@grammarsheriff@macromeh Also AKA the “David E. Davis” (late automotive journalist, publisher, racer, and raconteur), who I always mentally imagined as Mr. Wednesday (he’s even got the bum eye!) when reading the book American Gods.
The branding is silly, but you can pay that much for just a boar’s hair brush. Good deal. Don’t tell them, but I’m going to use this soap on my whole body.
@highonpez To clarify though, this is one of those brushes where when they say “100% Natural Boar’s Hair Brush” they mean 99% nylon bristles with one or two boar’s hairs in each plug, but those one or two hairs are 100% natural.
@Aspirant_Fool@highonpez Sure, there’s usually only a couple-few coarse black hairs in each plug, but the blond ones can be boar as well; those are just their finer undercoat hairs. My boar shaving brush is all-blond, stiffer than badger and generally regarded as better for lathering from soap cakes rather than creams.
For those wondering why boar bristles are even desirable for a hairbrush, they’re more effective than smooth synthetic bristles at scraping dust/detritus off the hair shaft and picking up oils to distribute and buff along the hair shaft as a natural conditioner (this is why in olde-tymey stories they’d mention women brushing their hair like 100 times at night).
@Kidsandliz that would be hilarious but he’s had one for years, while mine was only about a year. Though if that happened, our grandmother would probably love that, as she’s not a beard fan.
The brush and comb each cost more than this kit many places. I’ve got some oil and balm but it never hurts to try more to see what I might like better, or if I need an unscented option. I have one oil that I don’t remember the name of but it says it has Tonka oil in it. Smells good but makes me wonder if I should have changed the oil in my little yellow dump truck as a kid.
And since lots of us are cheapasses around here, here’s a pro tip: a big block of beard soap will melt away quicker than you think in the shower. Take some dental floss and cut it into quarters and the pieces will be more manageable sizes and it’ll last longer.
@rpstrong Because true sandalwood is nearly extinct:
Sandalwood oil is sought after because of its soft, creamy, and long-lasting scent that it produces. Unfortunately, the production of Sandalwood has decreased while the demand continues to increase. It is on its way to becoming extinct, and that’s what makes Sandalwood so expensive.
Good for gilrly beards, I suppose.
The comb looks handy for infestations, I guess; but I’m pretty sure the brush would be consumed by my beard.
As for the sticky stuff - I don’t need any help collecting debris… I’ll pass on the lot.
@MrJazz The brush is good for managing stragglers on your cheeks, chin, and in your mustache. I have the comb and I guess it could be used below the jawline, but I have a pick and think that works better.
In for one. Have had a fairly large beard for years now. Another comb never hurts and I go through balm every couple months. Considering most balms are around $10-$15 for 2oz, I’d say this is probably worthwhile.
Specs
Product: Tame the Wild Beard Grooming Kit
Model: LEVA GROOM
Condition: New
Orange Walnut Beard Soap (5 oz)
Unscented Beard Balm (2.3 oz)
Unscented Beard Oil (1.01 oz)
100% Natural Boar’s Hair Brush
Beard Comb
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$34.99 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Jan 17
Bearded clam taming?
/giphy trained-hushed-eel
@erthian incidentally this is how I look without a beard.
I’m over 50, and have had varying degrees of facial hair almost my entire adult life. And I’m still not sure why I would need/want such things
@haydesigner same, and yet it was purchased regardless.
@haydesigner my beard is long enough that it needs brushing/combing out to untangle it.
Living in New England it’s dry enough in winter that the oil or balm really help stop it itching.
I can’t tame my beard by putting goop in it, I need hedge trimmers.
I’ve been looking to try something new.
/giphy visible-steep-governor
Do we want to get those beard pics while we’re at it?
@dasred
I just want to pull off that new Colonel Mustard style.
@grammarsheriff AKA, “The Santa Claus”
@grammarsheriff @macromeh Also AKA the “David E. Davis” (late automotive journalist, publisher, racer, and raconteur), who I always mentally imagined as Mr. Wednesday (he’s even got the bum eye!) when reading the book American Gods.
It can’t make margaritas…
@mikesmells So have a hairy fit over that.
@mikesmells Actually it can. They are just really shitty margaritas.
Colonel Mustard clearly use ‘stache wax in addition to the products here. He’s got a metro vibe going on.
How well does this work on back hair? Asking for a friend.
funny… I almost bought this on sidedeal earlier today for 19.99.
Sold.
/giphy critical-nifty-shade
Bought one for my hubby, he’s into using beard grooming stuff.
/giphy rocking-flexible-tarzan
@Pony I want one.
No, I don’t mean the beard stuff.
The branding is silly, but you can pay that much for just a boar’s hair brush. Good deal. Don’t tell them, but I’m going to use this soap on my whole body.
@highonpez To clarify though, this is one of those brushes where when they say “100% Natural Boar’s Hair Brush” they mean 99% nylon bristles with one or two boar’s hairs in each plug, but those one or two hairs are 100% natural.
@Aspirant_Fool @highonpez Sure, there’s usually only a couple-few coarse black hairs in each plug, but the blond ones can be boar as well; those are just their finer undercoat hairs. My boar shaving brush is all-blond, stiffer than badger and generally regarded as better for lathering from soap cakes rather than creams.
For those wondering why boar bristles are even desirable for a hairbrush, they’re more effective than smooth synthetic bristles at scraping dust/detritus off the hair shaft and picking up oils to distribute and buff along the hair shaft as a natural conditioner (this is why in olde-tymey stories they’d mention women brushing their hair like 100 times at night).
“…rodent pelt you call a face”
You mean that squirrel I have on my head??
/giphy ginormous-drifting-letter
@katsuronishi Calm down Sylvia!
Couldn’t have sold this last year when I still had a beard? Although my brother still does…hmm…
@seraphimcaduto Fllowing your lead your brother will probably cut his off before his birthday when you’d plan to give it to him…
@Kidsandliz that would be hilarious but he’s had one for years, while mine was only about a year. Though if that happened, our grandmother would probably love that, as she’s not a beard fan.
@Kidsandliz @seraphimcaduto As in “The Gift of the Magi”, by O. Henry?
This brush is from a boar
He became such a bore,
Now he lives in your drawer.
The brush and comb each cost more than this kit many places. I’ve got some oil and balm but it never hurts to try more to see what I might like better, or if I need an unscented option. I have one oil that I don’t remember the name of but it says it has Tonka oil in it. Smells good but makes me wonder if I should have changed the oil in my little yellow dump truck as a kid.
And since lots of us are cheapasses around here, here’s a pro tip: a big block of beard soap will melt away quicker than you think in the shower. Take some dental floss and cut it into quarters and the pieces will be more manageable sizes and it’ll last longer.
I really doubt that the comb is made of real sandalwood.
@Kyeh What’s to doubt? A simple search comes up with numerous similar combs on the market. Here’s one for just under ten bucks:
Sandalwood Comb
@rpstrong Because true sandalwood is nearly extinct:
https://usvintagewood.com/most-expensive-woods-world/
/giphy malleable-curious-leaf
Disappointing to see something so archaic & outdated; has no derma roller. For shame.
Five shame, at least. I’ve checked the numbers.
Good for gilrly beards, I suppose.
The comb looks handy for infestations, I guess; but I’m pretty sure the brush would be consumed by my beard.
As for the sticky stuff - I don’t need any help collecting debris… I’ll pass on the lot.
@MrJazz The term girly beards has me scratching mine. I’m not acustom to the female beard? What land do you call home?
@crispy1260 @MrJazz Khazad-dȗm.
@MrJazz The brush is good for managing stragglers on your cheeks, chin, and in your mustache. I have the comb and I guess it could be used below the jawline, but I have a pick and think that works better.
/giphy curvy-lifeless-seahorse
Now that you’re selling personality alternatives, are Harley-Davidsons next?
In for one. Have had a fairly large beard for years now. Another comb never hurts and I go through balm every couple months. Considering most balms are around $10-$15 for 2oz, I’d say this is probably worthwhile.
My husband starting growing his first beard during his bout with Covid. Good way to remember that the virus didn’t kill him!