Cinese Omega synthetic

[freeze205]

Well, I recently bought this very cheap synthetic brush on eBay. It was less than €3, shipping included!
I'm looking around for a synthetic brush and I stumbled on this one. I had to give it a try, since it is so dirt cheap.
All I can say is it's that cheap for a reason, it really felt harsh on my face. One more for the kids to play with, I guess.

So all be warned and avoid this one, it is rather useless.

Anyhow, has anyone else seen these fake Omega brushes before?




On a side note, I'm still looking for a small synthetic travel brush. One that will fit in a vintage bakelite tube that holds a Culmak Junior brush at the moment. If anyone can point me in the good direction, I'd be glad to hear your advice.
I was thinking of having one made at Frank Shaving if that would be possible at all.

 

[Kevan]

Yeah, Omega's synthetic hair looks completely different than that. That looks like boar.

I've never had a synthetic brush made by Frank Shaving, but some guys have. You can search the forum for Ian Tang's email address. Or you could PM Rudy Vey here; he makes tremendous brushes and will work with you to make you happy, with tons of different knots to choose from. Just ask him which synthetic knots he has in stock.

 

[freeze205]

Thanks for the tip on Rudy Vey!
And this one is definitely synthetic, the fibers have a shiny gloss and they feel different than natural hair.

 

[joost]

Anyhow, has anyone else seen these fake Omega brushes before?

I have seen a semi fake Omega brush so to speak at an open air market. It had a different name which I do not remember but had the same letter font as Omega.

It had very harsh looking synthetic bristles. Might be made in the same factory as the one you bought.