..... At that time, I searched the local pharmacys for a new brush,....
FAIW, in case you didn't know, you can get shaver/brush kits, from most pen suppliers.... eg. PSI... and before Moke throws a wobbly and calls me bro' due to the acrylic, even this donkey realises it will fare better under water than wood.
Don't let the beard fool ya, I use it to shave my legs.... and the red hides the nicks.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD