My experience is that Semogues take longer to break in, but are softer once you get them there.
Brotherhood of the Boar
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My experience is that Semogues take longer to break in, but are softer once you get them there.
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
I only have three boar brushes in my weekly rotation: Semogue Excelsior 830, Omega 10065, and vintage Kent K31.
Because the 20-year-old Kent has clipped bristles, it has never bloomed, but I still like it because of its small size.
The Semogue 830 is my go to boar. Slower to bloom, but still a pleasure to use for bowl and mug lathering.
Because the 20-year-old Kent has clipped bristles, it has never bloomed, but I still like it because of its small size.
The Semogue 830 is my go to boar. Slower to bloom, but still a pleasure to use for bowl and mug lathering.
Nice collection.
Last week I switched to an all boar rotation, my Semogue 620 and Omega 10065. Even though the Semogue is an older brush, the hairs didn’t completely turn into split ends.
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Thanks. My 830 is taking its time to fully bloom -- if in fact such a state exists -- but it always creates a great lather.
I started with the cheap Omega which came with the saucy little stand and Omega shave soap.
Then the Semogue and lastly the Jade boar from Connaught.
The Semogue was a tough one. Couldn’t get a good lather with it for a while. The other two were great right from the off.
Will you let me in?
I believe you just say you are and add BOTB to your signature line.
My boars currently:
Departed Boars:
My boars currently:
Departed Boars:
Here's my 830 transplanted into a Rubberset handle, it's had a couple years of use in a 4 brush rotation
Still love my boars!
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Vintage Kent K31 “pure bristle”
My two boar brushes i got two weeks ago in a PIF, the Omega 49 and Wilkinson sword classic shave premium edition, both fantastic brushes! Before i got these i used to use a cheap synthetic which cant begin to compete with a boar!
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My two boar brushes i got two weeks ago in a PIF, the Omega 49 and Wilkinson sword classic shave premium edition, both fantastic brushes! Before i got these i used to use a cheap synthetic which cant begin to compete with a boar!
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A very generous offer! Nice brushes and razor. Happy shaves!!!
Thanks!A very generous offer! Nice brushes and razor. Happy shaves!!!
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I should join the brotherhood, boars are my favorite. I currently have an Omega 10104, that I got used at a meet raffle and have used almost daily for over five years, and an Omega B&B anniversary boar. I use an Omega S-brush for travel.
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Maggard Slant w/MRG handle / Yaqi Ferrari Rough Complec Boar / Arko
Had to give the Yaqi a try. Still breaking in. Some shedding, but keeping my fingers crossed that it will stop.
Nice brush! I didn't know Yaqi was making boar brushes, too. I hope it does stop shedding and that you enjoy using it.
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Thanks for the kind words.Nice brush! I didn't know Yaqi was making boar brushes, too. I hope it does stop shedding and that you enjoy using it.
I have the Proraso branded Omega. I like it enough to never even consider other expensive brushes. My first one was a small badger and I got the same size badger as a present. Both are fine, but I wouldn't pick them over my boar.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
I have been using my Yaqi Ferrari Rough Complex Boar for about six weeks. Still some shedding but the bristles have become surprisingly soft compared to my two Semogues, which have had much more use.
