So, what's the consensus about boar and badger combination brushes? Omega makes one in the mid teens.
At $16 its worth a gamble I would think.Boar bristle brushes have wonderful backbone, but the bristles are coarse. It can take a while to break in the brushes to the point they feel good on the face. A densely packed badger brush can be quite soft, yet have good backbone. However, you pay dearly for the badger hair. A blended boar/badger brush is a compromise. You can get some of the backbone of the boar and some of the softness of the badger. The cost will be somewhere between that of a boar and badger, depending upon the blend. Whether you like the blend will depend upon your preferences for backbone and face feel.
Yes, brother Mac, the mixed midget is the one.I have used the Mixed Midget. $13 at West Coast. Nice travel brush. Vulfix makes one which is well regarded, but I have not used it.
I ordered one for $13. Thank you.Short handle. Travel brush.
I ordered one for $13. Thank you.
Thank you.The first week or two it can scratch a bit; that is the badger. But it will soon break in nicely. Enjoy.
I have an Omega Mixed Midget that I just couldn't get used to so I re-knotted it with a TGN synthetic and use it occasionally but it is mostly a travel brush though...
I figured for $13 I couldn't get hurt too bad. I've never used badger hair.
Yes, the combo kind of took me by surprise. I will definitely followup. Thanks Big J.Let us know how you like the brush (please)!
I have only used badger (mostly) or boar. So I am most interested in how this one works out.
Yes, I was thinking your description was what I would suspect. I am concerned about the size, but can’t complain for $13.I have the Semogue Mistura, but have not yet used it enough to break it in. Boar bristle holds a lot of water in addition to providing backbone and scrub. The badger hair offers softness and requires less break in. This brush feels different, but that's all I can say at this point. The Mistura has a very comfortable resin handle, soft tips, scrub and backbone. I like it so far. I think it's worth having in any collection.