Just thinking about checking out a boar brush. Got a couple in mind. What do you guys suggest?
Best Boar brush
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Out of the three I have, I really like the Semogue 2000. It has a really nice backbone to it and has a nice dense knot, but it really soften up nicely once you have used it for a while. It took a bit longer to break in compared to my other two boars, but it was well worth it in my opinion.
There are a lot of options here. What are you looking for in a boar brush? I like my Semogue 1305 and my Boreal 976.
As with many things in life, there are too many variables to call something simply the best with any accuracy.
If you like scrubby, Boreals are awesome, and super dense!
Semogue 2000 or 1305 are really loved by all
So is the Omega 310XX series.
If you like scrubby, Boreals are awesome, and super dense!
Semogue 2000 or 1305 are really loved by all
So is the Omega 310XX series.
I have gotten some great lather from my Omega. It was a bit larger than I thought, but the large handle allows for some awesome lather application. Stiff, but not too stiff, and only $9! (save shipping)
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Well guys I ordered me a Semogue 2000. Looking forward to the boar side of things. May need some more info once I get started. I have only used Badgers. (Vulix & B&BE). I am more into soaps now, cuz they seem to be slicker. Thanks
Great work. You will love the Semogue. After a while, you should add an Omega and a Boreal to your collection. Enjoy. I really think the Boreal 976 is in a class by itself. Incredibly dense.
Omega 31064 and Omega 10048.
I have the Semogue 1305 and the Omega 31064. The Omega wins because it is more dense.
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Have you tested it against the Semogue 2000?
Where would one buy Semogue in the US?
"Best" is a very subjective term but from my experience the Omega #10065 ($10-12) is hard to beat at any price. I think, with time, the 24 mm x 65 mm Golden Nib boar knotted brush I just finished restoring will be great as well. It holds a lot of water and once it softens a bit it will get even better.
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John at shaving essentials will hook you up. Best guy in the biz to deal with. Call him his site is getting re-vamped
I thought John just sold Semogue's badger brushes.
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He has boar also. I asked last week.
I am finding that I really like my Vulfix (2199) boar more than my Omega (21139). The Vulfix does not have a very dense knot, but it is very soft, needs no break in, and makes great lather. The Omega just seems to be a little too much brush for me.
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