Badger Hair Types
In order to obtain the best results from using a Shaving Brush, it's important to fully understand the differences in the grade of bristles that are available. The following are the three best types of badger hair from which to choose from:

Fine Badger Hair:  Best suited for beginners. It offers all  the benefits of the badger hair at an affordable price. Fine badger hair is a  good quality hair that will soften with time. This brush should last 5-7 years  with minimal maintenance. 
        Finest Badger Hair: Best value for the money, the finest badger  hair is a high quality hair that is hand assembled. It is soft at the tip yet  resistant enough to last up to 10 years. Upgrade to it as soon as you know you  will be using your brush regularly. 
        Silvertip Badger Hair: The must-have grooming tool for the serious  shaver. This is the ultimate quality in badger hair. Silvertip badger hair is  the softest and the most resistant hair. Silvertip brush heads are hand  assembled and should last 15 years or more when used properly.