The Breakdown
- Badger hair: natural lather machine, lasts decades
- Alum block: mineral astringent, stops nicks cold
- One-time buys, no subscription tax or plastic waste
- Ritual over convenience — discipline in a bowl
- Brush needs proper drying or it rots
Side Effects
ancestors filing approval forms, razor burn routed
Buy Instead
Pair it with a straight razor or safety razor for the complete pre-1950 setup.