Beard Comb or Beard Brush - which Tool is right for your Beard?

Beard comb or beard brush? That's the question here. When it comes to beard care and the corresponding products, these two are usually at the top. Especially for beginners, this often raises the question of what the differences are between a beard comb and a brush - and which one you should get.

In this post, we would like to explain the most important features of beard brushes and beard combs to help you make your decision - and also provide you with the best tips and tricks for their use.

What is a beard brush?

Beard brushes usually consist of a wooden handle and typically feature bristles made from boar hair. However, nowadays synthetic fibers are often used instead of boar bristles.

Be sure to check out our beard brushes. You can find them under beard products or via the link in the image.

Depending on the type of bristles, beard brushes differ in their hardness, which, alongside their appearance, is the most important distinguishing feature of beard brushes. The appropriate hardness level of beard brushes should be based on personal preference or skin sensitivity - and how long the beard is.

Expert tip: Softer bristles penetrate less deeply into the beard than harder ones.

When do I use a beard brush?

The beard brush is particularly suitable for shorter beards, such as full beards of a few weeks and short beards like the 3-day beard or the 6-day beard.

The main function of the beard brush is to style the beard, that is, to bring the beard hairs into an orderly shape. By gently brushing downwards with the beard brush, you can remove tangles and knots and lay down stray hairs against the face.

Additionally, beard oil can be distributed in the beard with the beard brush. Sebum from your skin is also transported into the beard hair, making it softer and more groomed. This way, you will hardly have any problems with ingrown beard hairs.

Expert tip: Once your beard exceeds the length of a 6-day beard, it is essential to style your beard with a brush and beard oil to avoid an unkempt appearance.

Moreover, the beard brush helps remove unwanted items such as

• bacteria,
• fungi,
• dead skin cells
• or food residues from your beard.

This is important not only for your styling but also for your beard health - and it also helps prevent annoying itching.

Beard health is also significantly promoted by using the beard brush, as it massages the facial skin beneath the beard with its bristles.

This promotes blood circulation in the skin, allowing the beard hairs to be better supplied with necessary nutrients. This, in turn, strengthens your beard growth and increases your beard density.

Cleaning the beard brush

You need to clean your beard brush because it comes into contact with dirt, product residues, and sebum.

• It's best to hold the beard brush under running water after each use to remove coarse dirt immediately.
• At regular intervals, it is advisable to massage in some soap or shampoo to remove more stubborn "guests."
• Make sure to dry the beard brush well after each wash to prevent mold formation and material damage - ensuring you can use your beard brush for as long as possible.

The Störtebekker beard brush: Tough on the outside, soft on the inside

Of course, we recommend our Störtebekker beard brushes made in Germany.

• Their handle is made of noble walnut wood.
• For the bristles, we have chosen a animal-friendly alternative to boar bristles. They are relatively stiff, allowing the beard brush to effectively handle longer beards. At the same time, the organic nylon material "BioniFil" ensures a smooth feel.

If you would like to get to know our beard brush better, feel free to visit the Störtebekker shop! Also, check out our safety razors. Because care starts with shaving!

What is a beard comb?

Beard combs are quite similar in form and function to conventional combs. There are many different variations of beard combs.

Especially in terms of material, they can vary significantly from plastic to metal and horn to wood - and thus also in quality and appearance. The spacing of the teeth also varies greatly among different models.

When do I use a beard comb?

Just like the beard brush, the comb performs important functions for styling and beard health: 

The beard comb

• shapes the beard hairs,
• assists in trimming the beard and distributing beard oil,
• removes dirt from the beard,
• promotes beard health,
• stimulates beard growth,
• and prevents itching.

Expert tip: The beard comb is ideally used after showering when the beard is still slightly damp.

The beard comb should be used for beards that have reached a certain length - at the latest, one of 4-5 months.

Because, no matter how stiff the bristles of a brush are - when your beard hairs are too long, it eventually cannot reach down to your facial skin. The teeth of the beard comb, however, can do this optimally.

They capture the entire beard in its full length and bring it into the desired shape. The various fine or coarse toothings of beard combs also allow you to choose a beard comb that exactly matches the current length of your beard.

Unlike the beard brush, the beard comb has a distinct advantage:

• Due to its flat, compact shape, it is much easier to transport than the somewhat bulkier beard brush.