History of Horse Shaving Brushes:
Horse hair shaving brushes have been around since the invention of the shave brush in the 1750's. Keep in mind, horses were everywhere! Horse hair was utilized for a myriad of goods and was a standard ingredient in shave brushes. Often they were combined with badger, boar, or even camel to change the characteristics.
There's been a resurfacing of past stories of anthrax and the dangers of horse hair but you have nothing to worry about! We repeat: HORSE HAIR IS NOT DANGEROUS! Back in the day sanitation standards were non-existent. Today international regulations ensure we have nothing to fear from naturally occurring anthrax in the far away soils of fields that house horses. Period.
Horse hair is a great alternative for those seeking an animal friendly shaving brush option as the hair is trimmed from a horse without any harm to the animal. The hair is softer than boar and nearly holds as much soap as badger.
Vie-Long Cachurro Professional Brush:
This beautiful metal and wood handle with extra long horse hair knot comes from Valencia, Spain. There isn't a ton of information on the company's history. We do know it is family run, and they have excellent brushes for all levels of experience and all materials.
Height-120mm
Loft-60mm
Knot-20mm
Who Should Try It:
Shavers looking for a middle ground between soft Badger and coarse Boar will find comfort in the Horse hair option. Without being too scrubby, or too weak, horse hair whips up a lather and is gently but firm on your face. For conscious buyers, its a great way to support cruelty free manufacturing without sacrificing a traditional shaving material.