A shaving brush or shave brush is a small brush with a handle parallel to the bristles used to make lather from shaving soap or shaving cream and apply it to the face when shaving. Shave brushes are o
Shaving Brush
Shaving brushes in a barber supply shop in London.
Soft soap is worked into a foam by vigorously working the soap with a wet brush and then applied to the face or other area to be shaved.
Shaving cream or shave cream is a category of cream cosmetics used for shaving preparation. The purpose of shaving cream is to soften the hair by providing lubrication.
Shaving brush
…A shaving brush or shave brush is a small brush with a handle parallel to the bristles used to make lather from shaving soap or shaving cream and apply it to the face when shaving. Shave brushes are often decorative; antique handles are often made from materials such as ivory or even gold…
Shaving cream prepared with a shaving brush
A man using shaving cream
"A barber getting ready to shave the face of a seated customer", c. 1801