Just got my first real boar brush today in the form of the B&B essentials boar brush in orange. Have to say that I was incredibly surprised. I think I might be a boar fan for life. Anyone else out there agree? If so, whats your boar brush? Feel free to post pics of your brush if you really want to show it off.
Brotherhood of the Boar
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Yes, I'm a boar brush fan too.
I have two Semogue 610s, a Semogue SOC, and a B&B Essential (Omega). After a few months of use your brush is going to be spectacular!
I have an SOC and 2 of the B & B boars. I love it when they come up in the rotation!
I have a Semogue 2000 that I use quite often
I have several little piggies and have a SOC on order.......waiting.......waiting.............can't wait to see if it lives up to it's reputaion
I'm a convert!!
SOC
620
1304
2012 LE
Rarely reach for a badger...
SOC
620
1304
2012 LE
Rarely reach for a badger...
I alternate between a Semogue 610 and SOC.
While I love my boar, it just doesn't offer the same pleasure as my high end rooney heritage. I find myself reaching for my boar less and less. Although I do tend to travel with the boar 'cause it's easy to replace if damaged by luggage chuckers at the airport.
I've used boar brushes all my life.
Currently I use a Vero (don't know the model number), and an Omega 10019. The latter has a lightweight plastic handle, but that is easily fixed. The Vero has a wooden handle. I don't think this model is still being made.
The Vero is fully broken in (split bristles), and the Omega is on its way too. They're good brushes!
Currently I use a Vero (don't know the model number), and an Omega 10019. The latter has a lightweight plastic handle, but that is easily fixed. The Vero has a wooden handle. I don't think this model is still being made.
The Vero is fully broken in (split bristles), and the Omega is on its way too. They're good brushes!
I use a Semogue 620
I have an Omega 10049. I loved it from the first use. The boar brushes do tend to suck up a lot of water. I soak mine in warm water for about 1 minute before I start my shave. But I love it and you can't beat the price.
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Glad to join the "boartherhood". I currently use a cheap boar brush from Lijun China that I prefer over my badger and synthetic brushes.
I love my boars.
Semogue 1305, 1520.
Clayton
Semogue 1305, 1520.
Clayton
I use a similar stand, but I had to widen it for my Omega boar. You don't want the sides of the stand to pinch the bristles, because that may make them break off in the end.
I have three Semogue boars: SOC w/ cherry handle, 830, and the 620. I wouldn't mind trying out an Omega someday. I kind of like some of the handles from their "premium series", but I don't know if they are making them anymore. Many of the Omegas I don't care for the appearance of..... but some of them are very nice.
Ben
Ben
I agree about the appearance of many Omega handles, but the lofts are so good! You could even sacrifice an Omega "first price" brush, to get a loft for putting in a nicer handle.
Boar brushes soak up less water and don't retain it as well as Badger hair. I soak mine while I shower which is 15 to 20 minutes.
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I love my boar brush. Omega 10083.
I like my Omega 11575 boar. It was only $9 from WCS. I don't even use my badger anymore. But it's a really cheap badger- Escali.
I'm having a lot of fun with my boar bristle Culmak Knight with the snazzy dimpled handle:
but currently breaking in this:
It's a 60p (!) effort from Wilkinson's in Torquay and, contrary to all expectations, it looks like it's real bristle
but currently breaking in this:
It's a 60p (!) effort from Wilkinson's in Torquay and, contrary to all expectations, it looks like it's real bristle
