Are the B&B Anniversary brushes done, or will there be more?

[JCinPA]

One of my favorite brushes is one of the B&B anniversary boars, made by Omega, I believe. The one I have has a clear green handle. The last mention I've seen is of the 10th anniversary brush. I haven't been around here for a couple years. Will there be more or is that project done? I'd love to get another one.

If there won't be more, which Omega production brush is most similar to them, anyone know? Thanks!

 

[Marco]

@JCinPA John, I am putting your request at the attention of the B&B Team - a Moderator or Ambassador will answer soon.

 

[Toothpick]

Just assume they are done. Hasn’t been one in several years.

 

[BigJ]

Closest thing to the anniversary brushes these days is the various B&B group purchases.

 

[JCinPA]

Closest thing to the anniversary brushes these days is the various B&B group purchases.

I'm not after B&B group brushes, I'm after that specific type of brush. They were always the same (I think the knot, the handles varied) excellent little boar brushes. I'm after getting one more of those, not interested in the "anniversary" aspect of them, nor in collecting brushes. I'll Google around, I'm sure I can identify a nearly identical brush. Thanks, all!

 

[gdavila]

You can always post a WTB in the BST forum. Im sure someone has one they are willing to part with. Might even find a new one for sale.

 

[KeenDogg]

I'm not after B&B group brushes, I'm after that specific type of brush. They were always the same (I think the knot, the handles varied) excellent little boar brushes. I'm after getting one more of those, not interested in the "anniversary" aspect of them, nor in collecting brushes. I'll Google around, I'm sure I can identify a nearly identical brush. Thanks, all!

The omega 10066 is very good. Not quite as good as the B&B essential boar, but close, imo.

 

[Atlantic59]

...If there won't be more, which Omega production brush is most similar to them, anyone know? Thanks!...

Take a look at the Omega 11137 ash wood boar. Similar size and a nice, ergonomic handle.

 

[luvmysuper]

Does @BigFoot recall which Omega handle/knot these were?
I wouldn't mind grabbing another similar myself.

 

[luvmysuper]

Well, turns out the knot and handle were not stock items from Omega. These were special order and the handle was designed for the project.
I'm going to look at the 10066, as it is similar in size and shape.

 

[Atlantic59]

Omega 11137 on left compared with Semogue Owner's Club:

 

[JCinPA]

Thanks, guys! Those are two likely options. I am swimming upstream here, but I prefer the Omega brushes to the semogue. I appreciate the suggestions.

 

[beginish]

Well, turns out the knot and handle were not stock items from Omega. These were special order and the handle was designed for the project.
I'm going to look at the 10066, as it is similar in size and shape.View attachment 1298896

One of the things that made the B&B Essential brush so great is that the tips were splitting out of the box, so there was virtually no break in time. I don’t know where they sourced the boar or how they treated it to achieve that, but the result was truly special.

 

[KeenDogg]

Thanks, guys! Those are two likely options. I am swimming upstream here, but I prefer the Omega brushes to the semogue. I appreciate the suggestions.

I prefer Omega too. To much splay in a Semogue for me.

 

[luvmysuper]

One of the things that made the B&B Essential brush so great is that the tips were splitting out of the box, so there was virtually no break in time. I don’t know where they sourced the boar or how they treated it to achieve that, but the result was truly special.

Yep, these were premium treated bristles from my understanding.
The idea being they would perform right out of the box.

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

JCinPA:
I’m ‘in’ if they ever come back (2nd Edition)!

“Never wrestle with [boars]. You both get [lathered-up] and the [brush] likes it". George Bernard Shaw

 

[linty1]

JCinPA:
I’m ‘in’ if they ever come back (2nd Edition)!

“Never wrestle with [boars]. You both get [lathered-up] and the [brush] likes it". George Bernard Shaw

+1

 

[Old School TSD]

Is this a b&b brush?

 

[Jut]

Is this a b&b brush? View attachment 1487569

Yes sir.

 

[Old School TSD]

Cool thanks

Yes sir.

Cool thanks! A keeper then