05-20-2017, 09:11 PM
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
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
05-20-2017, 10:58 PM
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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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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05-20-2017, 11:09 PM
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 think Omega and Semouge produce some of the finest boar brushes available.
05-21-2017, 04:15 AM
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

--Vance
05-26-2017, 05:38 PM
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.
05-27-2017, 08:16 PM
(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, 09:09 PM
(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.
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