Hello Everyone,
I currently use 2 boar brushes in my rotation and am looking for a third. They are a Semogue 620
and Omega 10066. These brushes have only been in use for a couple of weeks. I de-stink and soak them in cold water a couple of days to help get the ends splitting. So far the Semogue has been more stubborn than the Omega but honestly, they don't feel rough on my face. I'm excited to see how soft they get over time since I've only been wet shaving for a month now. I'd like to add 1 more brush for variety and to give each brush a little more time to dry between shaves.
My first boar was a 10049 and as much as I enjoyed using it, it was much too big for face-lathering and ate lots of soap. For a large person who does 3 passes of their face and head this is a killer brush. I just do 2 passes and touch-ups (and no head) so don't need anything humongous. I'm also frugal, hence my handle!
Semogue 620: This brush loads soap very quickly and feels very even on the face. The handle is a bit short though. I'm not in love with this brush because it's harder to paint with compared to the Omega. I usually lather in circles on my cheeks to get the lather nice and slick/creamy then go to the edges to grab said lather and redistribute. The fan shape of this brush makes that a bit more difficult. Not a deal breaker, just providing information.
Omega 10066: This brush has a very different feel compared to the 620. The shape is very different and is both easy to face-lather and paint as well. It seems to load soap a smidge slower but that's not a big deal. I feel like I'm more in-control with this brush. I also like the height and shape of the handle. The only negative is the weight of the handle, it's plastic and very light and not substantial but it was $9! Great brush for sure!
So honestly, I don't know which brush to consider next. I've read through all the boar threads and a few have piqued my interest that might fit my lineup for variety. I'm looking to keep it under $25. They are:
Semogue 830
Omega 11126
Any thoughts are appreciated!
I currently use 2 boar brushes in my rotation and am looking for a third. They are a Semogue 620
and Omega 10066. These brushes have only been in use for a couple of weeks. I de-stink and soak them in cold water a couple of days to help get the ends splitting. So far the Semogue has been more stubborn than the Omega but honestly, they don't feel rough on my face. I'm excited to see how soft they get over time since I've only been wet shaving for a month now. I'd like to add 1 more brush for variety and to give each brush a little more time to dry between shaves.
My first boar was a 10049 and as much as I enjoyed using it, it was much too big for face-lathering and ate lots of soap. For a large person who does 3 passes of their face and head this is a killer brush. I just do 2 passes and touch-ups (and no head) so don't need anything humongous. I'm also frugal, hence my handle!
Semogue 620: This brush loads soap very quickly and feels very even on the face. The handle is a bit short though. I'm not in love with this brush because it's harder to paint with compared to the Omega. I usually lather in circles on my cheeks to get the lather nice and slick/creamy then go to the edges to grab said lather and redistribute. The fan shape of this brush makes that a bit more difficult. Not a deal breaker, just providing information.
Omega 10066: This brush has a very different feel compared to the 620. The shape is very different and is both easy to face-lather and paint as well. It seems to load soap a smidge slower but that's not a big deal. I feel like I'm more in-control with this brush. I also like the height and shape of the handle. The only negative is the weight of the handle, it's plastic and very light and not substantial but it was $9! Great brush for sure!
So honestly, I don't know which brush to consider next. I've read through all the boar threads and a few have piqued my interest that might fit my lineup for variety. I'm looking to keep it under $25. They are:
Semogue 830
Omega 11126
Any thoughts are appreciated!