Hasanyone tried the new Semogue 620?
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VR6ofpain
Oh man that is awesome. The 1305 knot in a Semogue acrylic handle. This will compete with the Omega 31064 I guess?
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I think it supposed to have the 1520 knot.
What is the 1520 knot like (I own the 1305)?
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VR6ofpain
Semogue 620 on the way, no idea when it will get here though. I will report after it has been utilized.
I have been using the 1520 for the past couple of weeks. Its my first Semogue brush and I think you will be impressed. Great fun to use and once it starts to break in it gets better each shave.
Yeah, just bought one.
It did not get the attention it deserved because of our little brush project, but I think it is a great brush.
For one thing, it is great for face lathering.
The shape is just perfect for it.
And in the looks department, Semogue is always a winner.
As for the brush itself, I like its firmness.
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Does the 1520 have a larger knot?
I think the 1520 knot is smaller and scrubbier. The 1305 has more loft from what I understand. I own the 1520, but not the 1305.
I have been wanting one of those 620's, or maybe even the 740.
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VR6ofpain
Ya but pure badger will be very scratchy compared to boar. My least favority knots are pure knots. Scratchy forever. I sold the last two pure badgers I had. I prefer boar and silvertip knots.
There is a Semogue 2000 on ebay.
What a coincidence that you and the eBay seller share similar usernames.
The 1520 is a shorter loft brush than the 1305.
I had the 1305 for awhile but felt it was a bit too floppy, so I sold the 1305 and got the 1520.
I have been extremely happy with the 1520 and it sits next to my 2-band T2, and actually I use it more than the T2 nowadays.
One thing to note that while the glossy paint on the 1520 looks great, mine started to chip and flake near the knot. So knowing that, I might spring for the acrylic handled version 620 if I had to do it again.
I had the 1305 for awhile but felt it was a bit too floppy, so I sold the 1305 and got the 1520.
I have been extremely happy with the 1520 and it sits next to my 2-band T2, and actually I use it more than the T2 nowadays.
One thing to note that while the glossy paint on the 1520 looks great, mine started to chip and flake near the knot. So knowing that, I might spring for the acrylic handled version 620 if I had to do it again.
Coincidence? Nooooo, I don't know what you are talking about. I just do not have the time in to sell on this site and I want to get the 620. Have to sell this one first.
it is a great brush. Much better than some more expensive brushes I own.
+1. The 620 was released about 2 weeks after I got the 1520. I wish I had known. Mine is also chipping pretty badly even though I have been careful not to soak the brush all the way up to the knot and dry it tips down.
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VR6ofpain
Nice so the knot is different. This 620 is going on my X-mas list. Hopefully my wife will hook me up!
Are you sure? Vintage Scent lists the loft height for both (and the 620) as 55mm.
John
