Could I just load, scrub a surface, and rinse 20 times to break in. I am considering a Semogue 2000, but I don't want to have to attempt to shave with it 20 times,
Thank you. Any thoughts about the Semogue 1305?You could do something like a hand lather. Some will do one or two hand lathers. The first few lathers often make a larger difference than the ones that follow.
However, I don't think you'll find the new brush all that unpleasant, especially a Semogue 2000. You might just want to give it a try.
Thank you. I have a synthetic with longer loft and one with lesser. I think the Semogue 1305 might be the ticket to my first natural.I've never used one, but I would expect the shorter loft to keep it a bit stiffer than the 2000.
Thank you. When is arrives I will follow your wisdom. How long does the initial soak need to be?Soak the bristles in a mug of water. Then leave it in the fridge for 3 days. It'll make it soft enough for use even if it's not fully broken in. Using it without soaking might result in brush burn like it did to me.
Excellent and thank you.I do a 10 minute soak followed by palm lathering and drying then repeat.
As it dries you can use your arm or a towel as a strop and that will soften it up.
Perfect and thank you.I think I did 1 palm lather with my Omega Pro 49 and let it dry overnight. I'm not sure I've even done that much with my other boars (just one soak and let them dry).
Hairs start splitting on the first try.
Thank you and good to know.The general wisdom is that complete drying between uses speeds up the break in, so the initial 20 times is a no go.
Truthfully, most boar brushes are not that unpleasant from the start. It will continue to improve with time. Enjoy it.
Okay and thank you. It will be here Tuesday. I hope it works as good as it looks.I let it break in through normal use. Used to go through the hassle before, but realized it wasn't really worth it or some of the methods I've heard others suggesting.
I let it break in through normal use. Used to go through the hassle before, but realized it wasn't really worth it or some of the methods I've heard others suggesting.
I let it break in through normal use. Used to go through the hassle before, but realized it wasn't really worth it or some of the methods I've heard others suggesting.