How can you tell...?

**mallorykay13** · August 13th, 2011, 09:38 PM

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** · August 13th, 2011, 09:43 PM

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** · August 13th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by 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!

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** · August 13th, 2011, 09:58 PM

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** · August 13th, 2011, 10:09 PM

Its nylon. Dangit.

**Madora** · August 13th, 2011, 10:09 PM

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** · August 13th, 2011, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by MeganE

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.