Best Boar Brush

[Miesterio]

I see a thread here titled "Best brush under 100$".

Lets find out what the best boar brush under 10$ is. You all know someone you want to convert but don't want to buy them a 200$ set up, but you would be fine with 30-40$. Build your kit. Start with the brush.

 

[marcel]

An Omega #49 would be my advise. It's big but not overly so.

 

[intotheforge]

An Omega #49 would be my advise. It's big but not overly so.

I second the 49. Unless you think the person would be grossed out by it, I would also suggest using the brush for a couple weeks to break it in and defunk it for them. Otherwise the smell and break in period may stop them after first use.

 

[SteveWY]

I will follow this thread because any "Best of" thread is fun! $10 is a pretty tight margin though. That said, I am firmly convinced that I could blindly grab any Semogue brush and use it with great effectiveness for the rest of my life. Every time I get a new Semogue I am continually impressed. You can get some models for under $10 from Vintage Scent.

BUT........ You gotta have a Badger & Blade Essential Boar!!! Worth the $20!

 

[Beftus]

+1 on the Omega 49 (AKA 10049).

 

[AjaxLepinski]

Many people (myself included) suspect that the Turkish #6 Horse Hair shaving brush is, in reality, Boar!!! Ghasp!
But at $2.45 at shavetools.com, who cares? It's a great brush that can really take a beating! I use it quite often along with my Omega 20102 Boar.

 

[tgutc]

I'm going to throw in Semogue 1520 or 1470. Technically they are more than $10 but can be had for that or under on B/S/T.

 

[mftoms59]

I think the largeness of the 49 could be intimidating to a new shaver and would look towards these as a good starter Boar; 10072,10077, 10099, and pushing the limit 10810.

 

[Antique Hoosier]

Omega 49.... Probably from a functionality standpoint the only brush you'd ever need

 

[musicman1951]

I am philosophically opposed to a brush in the single digit price range.

The B&B Essential is a very good brush for $20.

Personally, I'd recommend a Semogue. Skip lunch a couple of days if you have to.

 

[dalecooper51]

Under $10, I would go with the Omega 10065 or 80265. It's a great brush that comes in a number of colors.

 

[oscar11]

For face lathering http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/om10bebotwoc.html For a little softer brush http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/omega-81056.html

 

[Acmemfg]

Omega Pro 49. Best brush for $10 and then some.

 

[rotto66]

I agree the Omega Pro is the way to go.

 

[shave/brush]

The Omega Pro 49 is hard to beat. It's my second favorite brush. My favorite brush cost $85.00, I paid only $9.00 for the 49. How can you beat that?

 

[wheelhouse]

I have this set. I'm not 100% on which brush it is, but its fantastic!!

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/OM45075/Omega-Shaving-Cream-and-Brush-Set

 

[Vivasanti]

SOC or bust, its the brush the people who brought the omega pro should have got.

 

[cigargod]

My 2 cents. The Omega 49 is great, also one that is smaller and equally great for me is the 10066.

 

[shave/brush]

SOC or bust, its the brush the people who brought the omega pro should have got.

The SOC is not as good as the Omega Pro. At least that's what many here seem to think.

 

[Eeyore]

SOC or bust, its the brush the people who brought the omega pro should have got.

Why?