Baxter of California Since 1965 Pioneers on men's grooming products 100% Natural Badger brush made with " Best Badger" hair, soft & durable. The essential tool to achieve a great shave & a pre-shave tool that helps to lift facial hair, & create lather Made in Germany USAGE 1. Cleanse facial skin. 2. Rinse the brush in warm water, shake off excess water, & apply Baxter Super Close Shave Formula to the top of the badger brush. 3. Work the cream into your beard, using oblique brush strokes. 4. For more lather, dip the tip of the brush in water & add more shave cream. WHAT IT DOES Second to the razor blade, the Badger Hair Shave Brush is the essential tool used to achieve the best shave possible. Badger hair has a great ability to retain water (which helps create a lather when mixed with a shave cream) improving the barrier between the razor & skin, lifting facial hair to ensure a smoother shave with less irritation.