2011 LE Semogue Caravela? Opinions please.

I just traded for a 2011 unused LE Semogue Caravela, and need some opinions.

Should I use it or keep it as trade fodder?

I like my boars and my 2-band Badgers, but mixed? I don't know about that...

I'll post pics when I get it. It's coming from Greece.

Thanks,

Matt

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Can I ask how much these were going for?

(04-14-2018, 09:36 AM)nikos.a Wrote: Can I ask how much these were going for?

I traded for it.

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I got it. I was wondering what the cost was when available back in 2011.

(04-14-2018, 09:36 AM)nikos.a Wrote: Can I ask how much these were going for?

On VintageScent's website, it states approximately $40.

(04-14-2018, 12:40 PM)celestino Wrote:

(04-14-2018, 09:36 AM)nikos.a Wrote: Can I ask how much these were going for?

On VintageScent's website, it states approximately $40.

Wow. Thanks Celestino!

No problem, Nick. 
I used to have one and they are lovely brushes, but I found the knot too small so I sold it as I preferred larger 2-Band badger knots.  

Matt, I doubt you'll find the knot as nice as your higher-end badger brushes, but you would have to decide on that. 
Personally, I would not use it and I would keep it NOS so you can sell it later on. 
Good luck. 

If this is the one that was offered for trade last week from Greece, it has two shaves and 2 test lathers. If it's been used, I would suggest using it a few times.


If it's unused, that would be a difficult decision for me.

I got a 26mm mixed knot from maggards.
It is pretty darn good, you just need a nice handle and time to experiment with a loft that suits you.

FWIW, i used to have a Semogue 2012 LE.
It wasa nice brush with a terrific handle,  but i never warmed up to the knot itself and eventually sold it.

(04-14-2018, 04:33 PM)celestino Wrote: No problem, Nick. 
I used to have one and they are lovely brushes, but I found the knot too small so I sold it as I preferred larger 2-Band badger knots.  

Matt, I doubt you'll find the knot as nice as your higher-end badger brushes, but you would have to decide on that. 
Personally, I would not use it and I would keep it NOS so you can sell it later on. 
Good luck. 

(04-14-2018, 08:40 PM)Gabe Wrote: If this is the one that was offered for trade last week from Greece, it has two shaves and 2 test lathers. If it's been used, I would suggest using it a few times.


If it's unused, that would be a difficult decision for me.

Thanks Gents!

I was told by the seller that it is NOS, so maybe I'll keep it in that condition for a trade or sale later on.  Quite Tempting to see what all the fuss is about, though!

Decisions, Decisions...haha

(04-15-2018, 08:25 PM)Crag Wrote:

(04-14-2018, 04:33 PM)celestino Wrote: No problem, Nick. 
I used to have one and they are lovely brushes, but I found the knot too small so I sold it as I preferred larger 2-Band badger knots.  

Matt, I doubt you'll find the knot as nice as your higher-end badger brushes, but you would have to decide on that. 
Personally, I would not use it and I would keep it NOS so you can sell it later on. 
Good luck. 

(04-14-2018, 08:40 PM)Gabe Wrote: If this is the one that was offered for trade last week from Greece, it has two shaves and 2 test lathers. If it's been used, I would suggest using it a few times.


If it's unused, that would be a difficult decision for me.

Thanks Gents!

I was told by the seller that it is NOS, so maybe I'll keep it in that condition for a trade or sale later on.  Quite Tempting to see what all the fuss is about, though!

Decisions, Decisions...haha

I have tried two and both had firm backbone, scrubby and slightly scritchy tips.  I didn't care for either.