Incredibly glad I did as there was some tan colored foam ...
When I first recieved it I've read from others to clean it.  So naturally I cleaned it with some castille soap a few times.  Incredibly glad I did as there was some tan colored foam coming out vs. plain white suds.  There are also some little noticeable chunks stuck to the bristles in spots, I'm not quite sure what those are, I tried to pick most off.<br /><br />After a few good cleanings I notice that it has a slight... wet animal smell to it.  I'm sure that will go away after numerous more cleanings however for now I'll use it and deal with it.  The brush itself seems to work okay, it doesn't seem to finely lay hairs like a comb but spreads oils through my beard pretty good.  Leaves it a bit more rugged and shaped, then I finalize my shape by hand thus far.<br /><br />This is my first actual beard brush.  I have a feeling as it will be a seasonal item in use for me it will grow on me slowly.
Rating: 4 stars