How can you tell...?

[mallorykay13]

How can you tell between a good nylon brush and a BBB? I have a stiff brush that I am not sure is a BBB or nylon... I'd like to use it instead of the wimpy (certified) BBB that I am using..

[SoulOfTheSea]

I am wondering this too... we have this brush that is on a wooden handle, with stiff bristles that are like a light brown and black... I have no idea if they are plastic or real boar bristles. Help need as well here!

[MeganE]

I am wondering this too... we have this brush that is on a wooden handle, with stiff bristles that are like a light brown and black... I have no idea if they are plastic or real boar bristles. Help need as well here!

Examine the individual bristles. Nylon bristles look like a black plastic cylinder that has been evenly cut off, and tends to have sharp edges. Some boar bristles tend to have whitish tips and flare out at the ends, shaped a little bit like an antler with a point.

[Schmoomunitions]

Yes boar bristles look like a mini paint brush at the ends , little splits that help to capture oil. Also if you burn them nylon will curl up and melt, boar will smoke but not instantly curl up.

[mallorykay13]

Its nylon. Dangit.

[Madora]

Plastic bristles look and feel like synthetics (and many shine if you hold them at a certain angle).

Boar bristles come in a variety of color and do not shine.

[SoulOfTheSea]

Examine the individual bristles. Nylon bristles look like a black plastic cylinder that has been evenly cut off, and tends to have sharp edges. Some boar bristles tend to have whitish tips and flare out at the ends, shaped a little bit like an antler with a point.

Darn, now I can't even tell if my real BBB is a real one... I mean I got it from Walmart a few years back... I don't even remember the brand. Perhaps it's time for a new one. :cool: