Adam Lincoln reviews a horse hair Lapis Brush for cleaning climbing holds

 See the review on UKC - HERE

The Lapis Brush

You may think a brush is a brush when it comes to getting chalk off holds. Well, you would be wrong. While you can get by with a 50p toothbrush from Asda (other supermarkets are available) nothing comes close to the Lapis for getting that last grain off.

I don't know what it is, but be it limestone, gritstone, or even sandstone, the friction just seems to be better after cleaning a hold with a Lapis.

Now they aren't without their faults. The biggest problem seems to be how long they last. Though that could be down to the material of the bristles. They are made from horse hair so, as you would expect, they wear out quickly. The other problem is that you need to be gentle with them. The neck is quite brittle, so any over zealous brushing might land you with a snapped brush. Maybe a wider neck would sort this problem out?

"They are between £4 and £5 depending on the shop. This might seem a lot compared to an Asda basics toothbrush ..."

The final downside to this brush is the price. They are between £4 and £5 depending on the shop. This might seem a lot compared to an Asda basics toothbrush ... and it is a lot, but then, Ferraris and Rolls Royces are expensive cars, and you get what you pay for. What's more, they come in a lovely range of colours, including violet, blue and orange.

In conclusion, these are the best brushes bar none, so I am more than happy to put up with a few little faults, and more than happy to stump up that extra bit of cash. Now you can't get a better recommendation than that, can you?

Lapis Brush
UKC Gear, May 2011
© Adam Lincoln