I have the emblem version. Would like it to be a bit taller.... loft??
The handles nice. Mine seems to get a bit floppy when it’s wet.
The handles nice. Mine seems to get a bit floppy when it’s wet.
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You might want to try the Omega 21762 Italian flag brush. It also has a premium handle with a 64mm loft and 27mm knot. It only cost $23. at Shaving Ie site. Maggards also carries it for a little more money.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I like my Italian Flag but it is a bit floppy.
Neither of these is floppy. Mine I mean.
If you like a lot of backbone and want an Omega, get a Proraso Pro or a Mighty Midget (above next to the Jade).
Happy shaves,
Jim
Neither of these is floppy. Mine I mean.
If you like a lot of backbone and want an Omega, get a Proraso Pro or a Mighty Midget (above next to the Jade).
Happy shaves,
Jim
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With a few more uses I can report the brush gets better and better. Short loft means serious backbone. Knot is getting softer as tips split. I'm impressed. Anyone looking for a premium boar should consider this one.
Mac
Mac
Boy, that is a beauty. Wow.
Hey Mr Mac, thanks again for the brush you PIF'd me. Forgive my ignorance, but did it have a number? I don't guess I need to know it to know that I love it, but would like to be able to accurately describe it when needed. Yes, I'm slightly OCD.
So how do they sell them so cheap with such good quality?
Yes. Graydog does beautiful work! It finally arrived yesterday. Yeah!
There doesn't seem to be as much variance in boar bristles as in badger hairs, so, other than keeping the guard hairs to a minimum, not a huge deal of selection process going on. I'm glad they are that way. I would hate to have to spend small fortunes to discover the right brushes.
They do construct a solid, well proportioned bulb, which is where truly "cheap" boar brushes fail.
Omega's also have inexpensive handles, for the most part, bordering on "cheap". The Pro 10098's handle is plastic with an obvious seam. It does its job, and does it well, but doesn't do it glamorously.
This corrects that flaw
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FT, that was one of my Semogue 610 brushes. Glad you like it. Enjoy.
Question for you Gents. Are either of these boars denser than the Semogue 830? That's what I have. Looks good dry but once wet has big gaping holes and sucks to bowl or face lather. I use a combo. I want a good boar but I always have to redo my lather with my Silvertip or Synthetic. I'm used to a dense brush or maybe I'm a freak and can't get a good boar to do what I want. Help me please! Don't want to hijack this thread, PM me if ya want.
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Wtd1911, the 830 was a divine brush, in my experience, for a while, then went limp. I found the 610 a better brush. Both are better for face than bowl lathering.
Suggest you clean your 830 well with Dawn and warm water. You could have soap residue in the knot base.
If you have very hard water, try shaving with distilled water.
Suggest you clean your 830 well with Dawn and warm water. You could have soap residue in the knot base.
If you have very hard water, try shaving with distilled water.
Thank you, I'll give it a try.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
My brushes like to be ship shape...
A box can be had at Sally's. A little goes a long ways so a box is probably a lifetime supply. The box is not too big and not too little. I clean my brushes occasionally, and this is the stuff for the job. I measure with a tablespoon stolen from the kitchen and use a pail bought at the auto parts store which is conveniently made and marked to make it obvious when I have a gallon of warm water in it. The pail is big enough to still have loads of room left over when holding a gallon plus a number of brushes.
Once or twice I've had brushes which just weren't working anymore. I cleaned them with Ship-Shape and they were good as new (or better usually).
It is cheap.
Happy shaves,
Jim
A box can be had at Sally's. A little goes a long ways so a box is probably a lifetime supply. The box is not too big and not too little. I clean my brushes occasionally, and this is the stuff for the job. I measure with a tablespoon stolen from the kitchen and use a pail bought at the auto parts store which is conveniently made and marked to make it obvious when I have a gallon of warm water in it. The pail is big enough to still have loads of room left over when holding a gallon plus a number of brushes.
Once or twice I've had brushes which just weren't working anymore. I cleaned them with Ship-Shape and they were good as new (or better usually).
It is cheap.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Thanks!
What good advice.
My Omega 48 has become a favorite.
I think I'll have a closer look at Mac's brush.
It makes more sense than a synthetic.
You can't from what I know. Your best bet is to get it from the UK.
With shipping from Connaught considered, I would probably go with a B&B anniversary boar from WCS.
Omega 10065 from US www.fendrihan.com $10.95 here is a picture. Classic line brush. I was thinking of getting this at one point myself. Here is a picture. Green/jade handle
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Note: the 10065 is really a green color handle. The omega 011842 from UK is jade in color more rare. You make your own conclusion. Here is a picture of the jade color handle. That is probably the most cost efficient premium boar bristles. With the jade handle.
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