Suggestions wanted for my first boar-hair brush

Hello,
       I have been thinking of possibly buying my first boar hair shaving brush. I'm not looking for the best there is, just a good one for the money (especially since I'm still a relative beginner with limited funds). I was hoping to find one with a handle made from some kind of natural material, but this isn't an absolute requirement. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you

Semogue is a manufacturer that I trust, and they have several affordable models with wooden handles. of the top of my head I know that BullGoose carries some of them, and Gifts&Care carries a lot more - but in the case of the later you'll have to pay shipping from Europe.

Omega makes boar brushes for proraso and I happen to own one. The handle is chrome finish and is Value for money kind of stuff. Semouge is another brand to look at if you are not up for a chrome finish handle.

Gifts and Care or Bullgoose is what I too would suggest you to surf.

You may combine some more items like blades, aftershaves etc to balance the shipping cost.


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My preference is for Omega boar brushes. I have two Omega boar brushes that I love to use. The first one I purchased was a 10049, followed by the 10098. They are quite affordable and do a fine job once they are broken in.

I think Omega and Semouge produce some of the finest boar brushes available.

I just got the Omega 81064 from West Coast Shaving. Maggards Razors & Whipped Dog also has boar brushs.

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Omega 49.  Available in red, white, or black handle.  Inexpensive.  Great knot.  Some guys will put an Omega 49 knot in a custom handle, which indicates how good the knot is.

Semogue 1305 - I liked this better than omegas personally. Handle feels great in your hand; bristles break in very nicely and have enough backbone and right amounts of scrub without the itch. They know how to do pig in Portugal!


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Although I like my badgers a lot, I've become quite fond of boar brushes. Once broken in, they really whip up a great lather with almost any soap (haven't tried them with Williams, however  ). An added bonus is that they are unbelievably inexpensive compared to badgers. I own an Omega 31025, a Semogue 830, and a Semogue Owners Club--I feel that the Omega and Semogue brushes are of comparable quality (very good). My personal favorite is probably the Semogue 830, but that's just me -- they are all good brushes and I enjoy using them. I think Vie-Long makes some boar brushes, but am not certain of that. Vie-Long is a quality brush maker, though (I like their horsehair brushes, as well as their badgers).

--Vance

Forgot to mention that another advantage of a good boar brush is that it willingly GIVES UP the lather! Some otherwise very nice badgers tend to be lather hogs. I've never encountered this problem with a boar brush.

Another Omega man here.

The 49 or "Pro" is nice. The handle is like a tea cup without a handle. Somehow it works well that way. The big high lofted knot is no nonsense.

You might also want to check out the Omega 20102 boar brush. It has a nice knot and wooden handle, and it’s very reasonably priced at around $15.

PM me if interested I have a red Omega 49 that has been palm lathered just twice and never shaved with. I'll pass this along to you at no cost.

(05-21-2017, 01:56 PM)ultra~nova Wrote: PM me if interested I have a red Omega 49 that has been palm lathered just twice and never shaved with. I'll pass this along to you at no cost.

Very nice offer.  Well done.

Very nice Corey.

punchy, don't even think about this generous offer. Just take it and run.  It's a great boar.

Omega 10005.  Un-dyed bristles and a nice plain beechwood handle for less than twenty dollars.

I really love Semogue. When the handle chipped on my 1520 I actually stripped and refinished the handle. I couldn't give up on the beautiful knot that has broken in wonderfully over the last 2 years.  I used it today after a while on the shelf an realized just how much I like it. Semogue or Omega is the way to go IMHO.

Badger & Blade makes a really nice LE boar brush (Omega knot).  Check it out.  I've had mine for years and used it exclusively for extended periods.  It's broken in nicely!!!

(05-26-2017, 05:38 PM)naiyor Wrote: I really love Semogue. When the handle chipped on my 1520 I actually stripped and refinished the handle. I couldn't give up on the beautiful knot that has broken in wonderfully over the last 2 years.  I used it today after a while on the shelf an realized just how much I like it. Semogue or Omega is the way to go IMHO.

Do you have any pictures? I really want to get that brush but have read a lot about the paint chipping.

(05-27-2017, 08:16 PM)Starkicker Wrote:

(05-26-2017, 05:38 PM)naiyor Wrote: I really love Semogue. When the handle chipped on my 1520 I actually stripped and refinished the handle. I couldn't give up on the beautiful knot that has broken in wonderfully over the last 2 years.  I used it today after a while on the shelf an realized just how much I like it. Semogue or Omega is the way to go IMHO.

Do you have any pictures? I really want to get that brush but have read a lot about the paint chipping.

Gotta a PIF if your interested.  PM me.