Best Boar for Face Lathering?

[hawthorn05]

Hi guys I'm looking for a good quality boar brush and I'm considering either the Omega 31064 or the Semogue 1305.
I face lather so which of these do you think would be best suited? Or are there other high quality boar brushes that are better face latherers?

Thanks!

 

[rm71]

I have an Omega 10018. It is a smallish brush but a fantastic face latherer with both creams & soaps.

 

[BWagner]

I don't own an Omega so I can't comment on it, but I've been using a 1305 for about a month now and it does a fantastic job on face lathering. I've used it with both soaps (MWF, Cella, P.160) and creams and it works equally well. To boot it's just a sharp looking brush. Can't say enough good things about this brush...pretty sure you would enjoy it.

 

[David in Boston]

Hi guys I'm looking for a good quality boar brush and I'm considering either the Omega 31064 or the Semogue 1305.
I face lather so which of these do you think would be best suited? Or are there other high quality boar brushes that are better face latherers?

Thanks!

I got a Omega 31064 and love it so much I'm thinking of using only boar brushes in the future.

It is a great brush for me as in face lathering creams.

As for Semogue brushes I ordered two #620s and I'm looking forward to trying them soon.

 

[Drubbing]

It depends what you want from a face lathering brush - soft with good backbone, or short and scrubby? Either way, I'd keep the choice to a small or medium size brush, something like the Semogue Owners club or 2000 tends to be on the large/fat side, and can swallow your face.

The 1305 fits the bill for size, softness and good backbone. A 620 really scrubs well. A 1460/70 is short and soft.

I've not used an Omega in years so can't comment on theirs.

 

[JPDyson]

I have a smaller Omega knot of the same quality as the 31064 (in a Rudy Vey handle) and it makes for a softer but appropriate face lathering brush. I really dig it, actually - but I think a 31064 might be bigger than my taste. Lots of folks love it though, so I kinda doubt you'd be disappointed unless you really hate a bigger brush.

The 1305 is said to be a less-dense 830 knot. The 830 I found to be firmer than the Omega by a good bit (yet with very soft tips after break-in). I'd lean toward the 1305 or even 830 if you want a little more density and a nice acrylic handle similar to the 31064.

 

[hawthorn05]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Think I'll go with the 1305

 

[Valdi]

I have an Omega 10018. It is a smallish brush but a fantastic face latherer with both creams & soaps.

Definitely Omega 10018.

 

[BSAGuy]

+ 1 on this. I have the 1305 and can't imagine what would be better for lathering on my ugly mug (face).

I don't own an Omega so I can't comment on it, but I've been using a 1305 for about a month now and it does a fantastic job on face lathering. I've used it with both soaps (MWF, Cella, P.160) and creams and it works equally well. To boot it's just a sharp looking brush. Can't say enough good things about this brush...pretty sure you would enjoy it.

 

[Westaway]

There are many that are good But the Boar that I love the best is a SEMOGUE 610. It is firm for a good massage and soft tipped for pure luxurious feel. Face or Bowl Lathering it is great.

I especially like the 610 because it looks like what it is. It isn't dyed to look like a Badger. It's proud of its origins and doesn't need to emulate a cross-dresser. I think that may be why I don't reach for my 1305 as often. The 1305 is an excellent knot though.

 

[gus1942]

I like Semogue 620 830, SOC, and the great cheapo, Omega 49.

 

[Reevers]

Limited edition Semogue Cerda Classico is back in stock at Vintage Scent, this is my current favourite boar face lathering brush.

 

[wurglehound]

B&B essential boar is great for face lathering, as is the SOC.

 

[oldtrout]

There are many that are good But the Boar that I love the best is a SEMOGUE 610. It is firm for a good massage and soft tipped for pure luxurious feel. Face or Bowl Lathering it is great.

I especially like the 610 because it looks like what it is. It isn't dyed to look like a Badger. It's proud of its origins and doesn't need to emulate a cross-dresser. I think that may be why I don't reach for my 1305 as often. The 1305 is an excellent knot though.

+1

 

[cryhavoc]

Omega 10290 followed closely by the Omega 40033.