🐗 🐖 🐷 🐽 DecemBOAR 2021 - Only boar brushes… for all of December! 🐗 🐖 🐷 🐽

[Billski]

For December: Only my Boar brush, which is a big One

 

[SharpieB]

Homemade boar, it's a dandy.
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[JAHE]

>> DecemBOAR 2021, day 1 <<

TLDR: a great start into DecemBOAR.

I'm starting myDecemBOAR journey with the cheapest piece of hardware in my den. The Omega 10108 boar currently costs you less than 6 euros on the European side of the pond (it retails for 8.30 USD @ Pasteurs ) - and that should be said up front, it punches well above its weight class. I would say that for this low price, it is a true bargain.

The knot on my 10108 is 27mm thick, and the loft is 55mm high - just over what is generally considered a perfect 2-1 ratio. I would say that the knot still is - although fully broken in - on the more stiff side of the scale, but it never feels uncomfortable on the face. It is capable of being a perfect partner for face lathering (although it has a huge knot).

Out of the box, the knot had a little "scratchiness" - a "problem" that I was able to completely eliminate by cutting off the few dark bristles the knot contained ("scratchiness" in a knot is not something I like at all). Now it's just fine.

The knot provides a fairly balanced scrubbing (the scrub is not too strong (could that even be?) and not too mild - maybe in the middle range of the scale, if you will). The knot splays easily when you want it to without feeling overly floppy.

The nice thing about this knot is that it has barely changed its original shape so far. I hope it stays that way in the long run. The handle is grippy (enough) even with soapy fingers (although it seems to be made of plastic) - I really like the shape, anyway, and also the color scheme.

The series is available in (the pictured) red, navy blue and white. Unfortunately the label sticker came off during the very first use, but hey, that's a first world problem only.

I do like this brush.

 

[SharpieB]

I am going with these 3 for now but as I am skipping g December GRUME, I may go shopping today for a Semogue SOC boar.

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Add 3 more boars to the above.

Just ordered…

 

[jmd]

Add 3 more boars to the above.
[...]

Oh my.

You added three brilliant pieces that each could solo provide years of glorious service, telling a story the entire time, as you changed together.

And it's Dec 1.

Whew. I'm out of breath. I'd worry that you're peaking too soon, but you're a professional (you have a professional, right?).

 

[SharpieB]

Oh my.

You added three brilliant pieces that each could solo provide years of glorious service, telling a story the entire time, as you changed together.

And it's Dec 1.

Whew. I'm out of breath. I'd worry that you're peaking too soon, but you're a professional (you have a professional, right?).

I need professional help if that’s what you mean.

I haven’t bought a brush in ages and have always wanted a SOC in Mistura and boar. So now I do!

 

[FoolishMortal]

Pardon the poor lighting - getting the band together for a photo op in a dark club will do that - but this is my line-up for Decemboar 2021:

 

[md1234]

Here is my line up (not shown Proraso pro):

 

[Ravenonrock]

Decemboar 1st, Omega Jade

 

[MaineYooper]

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>> DecemBOAR 2021, day 1 <<

TLDR: a great start into DecemBOAR.

I'm starting myDecemBOAR journey with the cheapest piece of hardware in my den. The Omega 10108 boar currently costs you less than 6 euros on the European side of the pond (it retails for 8.30 USD @ Pasteurs ) - and that should be said up front, it punches well above its weight class. I would say that for this low price, it is a true bargain.

The knot on my 10108 is 27mm thick, and the loft is 55mm high - just over what is generally considered a perfect 2-1 ratio. I would say that the knot still is - although fully broken in - on the more stiff side of the scale, but it never feels uncomfortable on the face. It is capable of being a perfect partner for face lathering (although it has a huge knot).

Out of the box, the knot had a little "scratchiness" - a "problem" that I was able to completely eliminate by cutting off the few dark bristles the knot contained ("scratchiness" in a knot is not something I like at all). Now it's just fine.

The knot provides a fairly balanced scrubbing (the scrub is not too strong (could that even be?) and not too mild - maybe in the middle range of the scale, if you will). The knot splays easily when you want it to without feeling overly floppy.

The nice thing about this knot is that it has barely changed its original shape so far. I hope it stays that way in the long run. The handle is grippy (enough) even with soapy fingers (although it seems to be made of plastic) - I really like the shape, anyway, and also the color scheme.

The series is available in (the pictured) red, navy blue and white. Unfortunately the label sticker came off during the very first use, but hey, that's a first world problem only.

I do like this brush.

Very nice report!

 

[oscar11]

@Leverspro all boar knots are from one of the large Omegas, 48, 49. Favorite knot ever. Homemade handle.

 

[Tanuki]

I guess I'm in. Modern boars, vintage boars, vintage re-knots, and custom handles by yours truly and friends. Today's handle by @GAW9576 , knotted by the user, loft calibrated to perfection, set on top of a wine cork spacer.

Here are a few of the crowd:

 

[md1234]

Decemboar 1st

Gillette Rocket HD
Gillette Platinum light blue (5)
Proraso boar
Proraso blue cream
Fine American blend AS

 

[Balin]

Playing along from home! My SOC cherry handle arrived yesterday. It was soft out of the box so I can't imagine what it will be like once it breaks in! I have a SOC Mistura en route!

 

[SharpieB]

You may be pleasantly surprised, I ordered my Mistura from tpf in April and it arrived in under 2 weeks, but with the time of year etc I dunno. Hopefully.

I ordered my 3 new boars from Fendrihan and Italian Barber. I’m not waiting 2-3 weeks for these little piggies!

Pricing was in line.

 

[NorthernSoul]

Decemboar Day 1:

Brush: Semogue SOC Mistura Mutt
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Feather (2)
Soap: Tabac in glass jar
A/S: Witch hazel & Nivea Sensitive balm

Nice shave to kick off the month.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

1. SharpieB
2. Sinnbad11
3. GNR
4. Leverspro
5. FarmerTan
6. messygoon
7. bjm
8. Gewoon ikk
9. Acmemfg
10. MaineYooper
11. BaPh96
12. PintoPlain
13. slimShavy
14. Ewk
15. APBinNCA
16. dnallehekaj
17. JoWolf
18. Bugin
19. Beardlyboy
20. Slanterino
21. beerandguitars
22. samasourus
23. Hahnenkam
24. Old Hippie
25. dmshaver
26. RookieGuy
27. talibeard
28. kjbarth
29. godlike
30. Shave Soufflé
31. Paulford
32. Ravenonrock
33. Jahe
34. 2bit_collie
35. Frank Shaves
36. La Malice
37. cryhavoc
38. md1234
39. Contact_vs_Feedback
40. NorthernSoul
41. Wil_D
42. Crisp Rat
43. Potentia
44. linty1
45. Lord NSIC
46. jmd
47. FoolishMortal
48. EMG06
49. Chan Eil Whiskers
50.


I'm in.

Whether I'll use a boar (or a partial boar) every day is up for grabs, but I'll use boars a lot. Kick me out if I'm breaking a rule by saying that.

Today's brush was the Semogue SOC Mistura. Great brush.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Paulford]

Day 1
Accelerated in on a 40033 mighty midget. 20 minute soak, rub on a towel for a few minutes. Wet the brush and load it with a lather, let it sit for 30 minutes. Squeeze out the lather and rub on a towel for a few minutes. Rinse the brush and it’s ready to go.

 

[SharpieB]

Holy cow boar!!! 50 little piggies!

Lets see some boar brushes and SOTD setups!

1. @SharpieB
2. @Sinnbad11
3. @GNR
4. @Leverspro
5. @FarmerTan
6. @Messygoon
7. @bjm
8. @gewoon ik
9. @Acmemfg
10. @MaineYooper
11. @BaPh96
12. @PintoPlain
13. @slimshavy
14. @ewk
15. @APBinNCA
16. @Dnallehekaj
17. @JoWolf
18. @Bugin
19. @beardlyboy
20. @Slanterino
21. @beerandguitars
22. @samasourus
23. @Hahnenkamm
24. @Old Hippie
25. @dmshaver
26. @RookieGuy
27. @talibeard
28. @kjbarth
29. @godlike
30. @Shave Souffle
31. @Paulford
32. @Ravenonrock
33. @JAHE
34. @2bit_collie
35. @Frank Shaves
36. @La Malice
37. @cryhavoc
38. @md1234
39. @Contact_vs_Feedback
40. @NorthernSoul
41. @Wil_D
42. @Crisp Rat
43. @Potentia
44. @linty1
45. @Lord NSIC
46. @jmd
47. @FoolishMortal
48. @EMG06
49. @Chan Eil Whiskers
50. @Tanuki

 

[SharpieB]

1. SharpieB
2. Sinnbad11
3. GNR
4. Leverspro
5. FarmerTan
6. messygoon
7. bjm
8. Gewoon ikk
9. Acmemfg
10. MaineYooper
11. BaPh96
12. PintoPlain
13. slimShavy
14. Ewk
15. APBinNCA
16. dnallehekaj
17. JoWolf
18. Bugin
19. Beardlyboy
20. Slanterino
21. beerandguitars
22. samasourus
23. Hahnenkam
24. Old Hippie
25. dmshaver
26. RookieGuy
27. talibeard
28. kjbarth
29. godlike
30. Shave Soufflé
31. Paulford
32. Ravenonrock
33. Jahe
34. 2bit_collie
35. Frank Shaves
36. La Malice
37. cryhavoc
38. md1234
39. Contact_vs_Feedback
40. NorthernSoul
41. Wil_D
42. Crisp Rat
43. Potentia
44. linty1
45. Lord NSIC
46. jmd
47. FoolishMortal
48. EMG06
49. Chan Eil Whiskers
50.


I'm in.

Whether I'll use a boar (or a partial boar) every day is up for grabs, but I'll use boars a lot. Kick me out if I'm breaking a rule by saying that.

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Today's brush was the Semogue SOC Mistura. Great brush.

Happy shaves,

Jim

We WILL have rules and maybe lots of them… but we don’t yet. They shall be made up on the fly as we go along and could very well be VERY stringent. Or maybe not. Depends on my mood and if I remember to take my meds every day.