shaving brush

American  

noun

1. a short, cylindrical brush with long, soft, bristles, used in lathering the face before shaving.

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Etymology

Origin of shaving brush

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

He attended high school by night, while working at a shaving brush factory during the day; and planned to study accountancy but was drafted into the army.

From BBC

A champagne cork and a Bakelite shaving brush, both with hidden compasses, fetched £160 and £320.

From BBC

The slowdown was initially gradual, said Barry Klein, the managing director of Old Bond Street Luxury Men’s Grooming, speaking in front of dozens of shaving brushes and combs.

From Reuters

Also on the list are more unusual items such as badger hair for shaving brushes, shark fins, eels and portable forges.

From The Guardian

Personal grooming for guys could become pricier since hair clippers and electric shavers are on the new list, as are items such as badger hair and boar bristle that are used in old-fashioned shaving brushes.

From Los Angeles Times