Unfortunately I don't have any experience with those brushes, so can't offer any direct comparisons.
New releases from Semogue
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Unfortunately I don't have any experience with those brushes, so can't offer any direct comparisons.
that is also on my list.
soon I'll need a new cupboard to store all them brushes.
I'm trying to be strategic with my purchases.
that is also on my list.
soon I'll need a new cupboard to store all them brushes.
Also, as I’m sure you’ve seen on here, Rudy Vey makes some beautiful brushes with SOC knots. I’m the proud owner of three, soon to be four.
Picked up a Pegasus 2 band…. Anyone else get one of these?
I ordered the boar version, but if I like the handle I’ll get the 2 band next.
I think mine arrives today.
I’m contemplating getting the 2-band! Waiting on reviews from others first. May go with a mistura also, depending on how I get along with the group buy brush!
Congrats on the new brush! Pics please when it arrives!
The Mistura is still calling my name, but my shaving slush fund in empty except for a pending order...
My C7 boar arrived today.
Initial thoughts:
Looks wise, it’s stunning. I‘m a big fan of tortoise and the gold is a perfect match. But I knew that from the pictures.
What I couldn’t tell from the pictures is how nice this boar knot is. It’s so perfect it almost looks like a synthetic man made knot. I can see why people are fans of the premium Semogue boars. It’s definitely “Premium“ and nothing like their cheaper boar knots.
Size: This is what I was most concerned about.
I don’t like fat chunky handles, as a bowl latherer I find them awkward and uncomfortable to hold. I prefer slimmer American style ‘barber‘ handles, or handles with a thin “waist” or pinch point.
From the pictures it looked good but I was worried that in real life it would be larger and handle like a beer can, like my Stirling Zenith. Especially considering it has a larger 26mm knot.
I was immediately relieved when I opened the package and saw the size of the Semogue box. The handle is a perfect size and feels wonderful in hand. It has some heft to it but the excellent ergonomics and slimmer pinch point mitigate the weight.
The length is also perfect from a bowl lathering perspective. Upside down in a Timeless lather bowl, the rim of the bowl is about level with the Semogue name on the handle. The pinch point is completely out of the bowl so no hitting fingers or knuckles on the bowl or getting lather on your hand.
Smell wise: No smell that I can detect.
I’ve formed a ridiculous new scale for how much a brush smells, called “The Gus Scale”. Essentially I take my brushes and rub my bird dog Gus’s face & nose with them just to see his reaction. If they have animal smell, he goes crazy and gets all excited. With this one, he reacted about like he does with a synthetic: Minimal to no reaction, just seems to enjoy it.
I’m gonna give it it‘s maiden voyage here a bit and report back, but I have no doubt it’ll perform admirably.
Here’s a photo of it next to some other brushes to give an idea of the actual size and shape, some pics of the knot and how the knot looks compared to my 2 other boar knots, and a photo of it next to a stick of La Toja for no reason at all.
Initial thoughts:
Looks wise, it’s stunning. I‘m a big fan of tortoise and the gold is a perfect match. But I knew that from the pictures.
What I couldn’t tell from the pictures is how nice this boar knot is. It’s so perfect it almost looks like a synthetic man made knot. I can see why people are fans of the premium Semogue boars. It’s definitely “Premium“ and nothing like their cheaper boar knots.
Size: This is what I was most concerned about.
I don’t like fat chunky handles, as a bowl latherer I find them awkward and uncomfortable to hold. I prefer slimmer American style ‘barber‘ handles, or handles with a thin “waist” or pinch point.
From the pictures it looked good but I was worried that in real life it would be larger and handle like a beer can, like my Stirling Zenith. Especially considering it has a larger 26mm knot.
I was immediately relieved when I opened the package and saw the size of the Semogue box. The handle is a perfect size and feels wonderful in hand. It has some heft to it but the excellent ergonomics and slimmer pinch point mitigate the weight.
The length is also perfect from a bowl lathering perspective. Upside down in a Timeless lather bowl, the rim of the bowl is about level with the Semogue name on the handle. The pinch point is completely out of the bowl so no hitting fingers or knuckles on the bowl or getting lather on your hand.
Smell wise: No smell that I can detect.
I’ve formed a ridiculous new scale for how much a brush smells, called “The Gus Scale”. Essentially I take my brushes and rub my bird dog Gus’s face & nose with them just to see his reaction. If they have animal smell, he goes crazy and gets all excited. With this one, he reacted about like he does with a synthetic: Minimal to no reaction, just seems to enjoy it.
I’m gonna give it it‘s maiden voyage here a bit and report back, but I have no doubt it’ll perform admirably.
Here’s a photo of it next to some other brushes to give an idea of the actual size and shape, some pics of the knot and how the knot looks compared to my 2 other boar knots, and a photo of it next to a stick of La Toja for no reason at all.
I took a C7 mixture...the first thing I notice when using it is the greater density compared to the Semogue Soc C5 "no Torga"
C7 Finest may have less backbone than the C7 mixture, overall I am very happy with the C7 mixture
C7 Finest may have less backbone than the C7 mixture, overall I am very happy with the C7 mixture
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I'm very happy that you liked it, dear friend. Waiting eagerly for mine.
Cheers!
Pegasus Finest, good looking brush. I need to take it a for couple spins, but I’m digging the knot shape.
My Pegasus Mistura just arrived!
Would love some feedback on this mistura
It looks and feels great out of the box. I will update once I get a few shaves with it.
Oh my! Any further thoughts on the Pegasus boar vs. SOC boar? Specifically, if you already owned the latter, would you still buy the former? Probably the wrong group to be asking.
In seriousness, I am a huge fan of the SOC boar. It's my second, and now only boar brush, and is arguably my favorite shaving brush.
For someone looking for what is the finest boar brush - would the Pegasus be it or should I keep shopping?
In seriousness, I am a huge fan of the SOC boar. It's my second, and now only boar brush, and is arguably my favorite shaving brush.
For someone looking for what is the finest boar brush - would the Pegasus be it or should I keep shopping?
How is everyone liking their Pegasus so far?
I’m really enjoying my Boar version.
I guess the only knock I have is the weight, not sure why they would make it so heavy. The weight feels isolated at the top of the handle under the knot, like there’s a chunk of lead in there or something. Mine weighs 98grams.
Other than that it’s a great brush, and great looking brush.
The knot is excellent.
After the 4th shave or so it got notably softer, not that I minded the fresh out of the box feel or thought it was uncomfortable in any way, just that I noticed it felt softer after the 4th use.
I’m really enjoying my Boar version.
I guess the only knock I have is the weight, not sure why they would make it so heavy. The weight feels isolated at the top of the handle under the knot, like there’s a chunk of lead in there or something. Mine weighs 98grams.
Other than that it’s a great brush, and great looking brush.
The knot is excellent.
After the 4th shave or so it got notably softer, not that I minded the fresh out of the box feel or thought it was uncomfortable in any way, just that I noticed it felt softer after the 4th use.
I love the Boar and specifically the Semogue. But my favorite is horse hair. It is just harder to get a hold of.
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When I found out that Semogue was going to launch a line called Pegasus, I thought it would be with horse hair...
I love it. Thicker, slightly stiffer SOC — what’s not to love? The handle is quite heavy, as you mention, but I find that if I shift my grip further back (so I’m holding below the line circling the middle) it balances well and I don’t really notice the weight.
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The mighty Pegasus has just arrived. OLYMPIA!!!!!
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