Maggard Razors: 2 BAND BADGER

Feels softer and denser than I thought it would—first lather came up rich in about ten seconds. My face’s still a little sensitive, but this brush handled it without any scratch. Honestly, it’s made morning shaving something I actually look forward to.

The knot has just the right amount of backbone for lathering soaps—not too stiff, but it still holds its shape well. I’ve used it nearly every day for a month and it hasn’t shed a single hair, which surprised me for a badger at this price point. Really glad I made the switch.

Upgraded from a synthetic and the two-band backbone is a different animal entirely—plenty of scrub on the face but the tips soften up nicely once it's broken in. Lathers richer than anything I've used before, and the handle grip is solid even with wet hands.