The Take
Crown Affair Brush No. 001 gives you a handcrafted beechwood handle with ethically sourced boar and nylon bristles made in Italy. It distributes scalp oils and stimulates growth effectively, yet the $118 price exists mainly to let buyers broadcast disciplined self-care.
Cheaper mixed-bristle brushes deliver nearly identical detangling and shine without the heirloom marketing.
The Verdict
The brush performs its basic job well. Everything else is the price of feeling like you own a pre-industrial grooming heirloom.
Skip it.
Common Questions
What are the downsides of Crown Affair Brush No. 001?
The steep $118 price and heavy emphasis on ritual over raw function.
What should you buy instead of Crown Affair Brush No. 001?
A simple wide-tooth wooden comb plus any standard boar-nylon brush under $30.
How long does Crown Affair Brush No. 001 last?
Decades with proper dry storage and occasional cleaning, same as most quality mixed-bristle brushes.
