Brush Acquisition Thread
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First Boar Brush - Semogue 620
I was dubious about getting a boar but this one is great. No smell, not soft but definitely not prickly, lathers up a storm. I was not expecting great things from a boar but I had to try one. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. The first lather with MWF was great.
I’m now up to seven brushes and I’m officially declaring my collection complete!
I’m in the middle of a severe BAD flare up. Here’s the Rudy Vey M-7 Replica in Faux Ivory w/a 24mm two-band badger knot that I got this week. It’s a beauty. The 24mm knot balances nicely with the handle, and holds a lot of shaving cream. Waiting on a Simpson Chubby 2 today. Whoa Nellie!
Omega 10098. So. Much. Backbone.
These two my Grandfather turned for me. They just arrived via snail mail today
Very nice brushes. Your grandfather did a great job. Congratulations.
First shave with Simpson T3 Super Badger. 
My first Rudy Vey custom. Boxelder burl with a 22mm Manchurian white. It is absolutely perfect.
That is sweet and I love the Tulip shaped handle. I have a couple of Rudy's Manchurians and they are among my favorite knots. Just enough scrub, but soft at the same time. Congrats on that beauty.
Thanks, it's so comfortable in hand.
This just arrived today and it's my first boar brush, an Omega 11137. I've heard they need to break in and that may take a while, any way to speed that process along?
Nice handle on that! Honestly, I would just do a few test lathers with it, and by then it'll be at least broken in enough to use without it feeling like a deck brush on your face. Once they get 5 or 6 uses (I'm going by my Semogue Owners Club), they start feeling and performing great.
I leave it soaked in water overnight, leaving some space for the knot so that the water doesn't immerse upto the handle. Then, I palm lather with random soap and strop it on a towel to dry it off. Repeat this process until the boar is broken in to your liking. Some boars only need one iteration while others need multiple times. I find Omegas quite comfortable off the bat.
shavemac - size 20mm - loft 48 - bulb shape silvertip 2 band.
Wow, the colors in that handle!
I just picked up this Do It Yourself brush from Maggards Razor. I chose the 26mm SHD two band badger knot. Really great face feel on the knot..
SUCH a dope handle. I didn't even know they did that Build A Brush until a couple days ago. I might eventually look into that.
It really is a great Value in my opinion..
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