Original Padouk Shaving Brush - High Mountain White

Part of the Original collection, this Plisson shaving brush combines the distinctive brilliance of Padouk wood with the exceptional softness of natural High Mountain White badger hair. Its traditional silhouette showcases a remarkable wood known for its vibrant red tones and delicate natural grain, creating a shaving instrument with a warm and distinctive character.

Native to tropical regions of Africa, Padouk is an exotic hardwood recognisable by its naturally vivid colour, which has also earned it the name coral wood. When freshly worked, it may display shades ranging from orange-red to deep red, sometimes accented by darker undertones. Its generally medium texture and predominantly straight, occasionally interlocked grain create natural lines that add depth and visual interest to the wood. Once carefully shaped and polished, Padouk reveals a warm, luminous appearance with a particularly distinctive character.

Padouk is also distinguished by the way its appearance evolves over time. Through natural oxidation and exposure to light, its initially vibrant red tones may gradually deepen into reddish-brown shades. This transformation is an inherent characteristic of the wood, adding to the individual personality of each piece. Natural variations in colour and grain make every handle unique and may result in slight differences from the product photographs.

Valued in fine cabinetmaking and decorative craftsmanship for its intense colours and stability, Padouk finds an elegant expression in the iconic silhouette of the Original collection. The traditional shape of the handle highlights the beauty of the wood while providing a comfortable, balanced grip, perfectly suited to the daily shaving ritual.

This shaving brush is fitted with natural High Mountain White badger hair, the rarest and most prestigious hair grade offered by Plisson. Recognisable by its naturally white tips, this exceptional hair is prized for its remarkable softness against the skin, combined with excellent suppleness and resilience. It provides an exceptionally gentle sensation, making it particularly suitable for sensitive skin and those seeking the utmost comfort in traditional wet shaving.

The fineness of the natural bristles makes it possible to work shaving soap or cream into a rich, dense and creamy lather. Applied using circular movements, the knot helps distribute the lather evenly, soften beard hair and gently lift it in preparation for the razor, without excessive friction.

Available in size 12, the versatile standard size, this shaving brush offers a harmonious balance of handling comfort and application precision. The softness of its natural knot and the traditional shape of its wooden handle make it a particularly enjoyable instrument for the daily shaving ritual.

Handcrafted in the Plisson workshops in France, this Original Padouk shaving brush combines the intensity of a wood with coral-red tones and the incomparable softness of natural High Mountain White badger hair. A refined creation in which the evolving beauty of natural materials meets the excellence of traditional craftsmanship.

For optimal shaving results, prepare your face with warm water, ideally after a shower, to soften the beard hair and facilitate lather preparation.

With shaving soap: thoroughly dampen the natural High Mountain White badger hair knot with warm water, then work the brush in circular motions over the soap, directly in its bowl, without pressing down excessively on the bristles. Continue until a rich, dense and creamy lather develops. Apply the lather to the damp face using circular movements for one to two minutes to distribute the product evenly, soften the beard hair and gently lift it in preparation for shaving.

With shaving cream: after dampening the shaving brush with warm water, place a small amount of cream onto the tip of the knot. Work the cream directly onto the face using circular motions for one to two minutes. Alternatively, apply a small amount of cream to each cheek before working it into a lather with the brush.

Once the lather has been evenly distributed, shave using your preferred razor with precise, controlled movements and without excessive pressure. Reapply shaving lather before any additional pass.

After each use, rinse the knot thoroughly with warm water to remove all traces of shaving soap or cream. Avoid very hot water, which may weaken the natural badger hair.

Gently shake the brush to remove excess water, then lightly brush the knot against a clean towel without pulling or crushing the bristles. Place the shaving brush on a suitable stand with the knot facing downwards to encourage thorough drying.

As the handle is made from natural wood, avoid prolonged immersion in water and carefully wipe it dry after use with a soft cloth. Do not expose it to prolonged heat or direct sunlight in order to preserve the appearance and natural qualities of the Padouk wood. Changes in colour caused by the natural ageing of the wood are not considered defects.

Choose soaps and creams specifically formulated for traditional wet shaving and avoid excessively acidic products that may weaken the natural bristles. Store the shaving brush in a dry, well-ventilated place, away from persistent moisture.

Suitable for all skin types, particularly sensitive skin seeking exceptional softness during shaving preparation.