First time with a boar

[Omp]

I've been using badger brushes for over a year and thought it was about time I tried a boar.
I picked up a Progress Vulfix cheaply (<$10) and gave it a go this morning.
I followed my usual routine of soaking the brush whilst showering and then giving it a few shakes before face lathering some Pens BB.
It worked up a very rich lather in double quick time but there was an unexpected side-effect of lather being flicked all over the bathroom!
Is the method for using a boar different to a badger? I want to paint my face, not the walls!

 

[Ducati Scotty]

I find this can happen if the brush is overly wet. The loose water near the handle slides down into the first lather and flings it out. A boar doesn't hold loose water as well as a badger.

Shake out a brush a bit more, start the lather, then add water slowly as the later builds. You can either dip your hand and add water to your lather bowl or dip the tip of the brush to pick up some water.

Scott

 

[Songwind]

Basically, you just have to keep in mind that it's springier and don't load up (bend) the bristles so much.

 

[California Cajun]

I've been using badger brushes for over a year and thought it was about time I tried a boar.
I picked up a Progress Vulfix cheaply (<$10) and gave it a go this morning.
I followed my usual routine of soaking the brush whilst showering and then giving it a few shakes before face lathering some Pens BB.
It worked up a very rich lather in double quick time but there was an unexpected side-effect of lather being flicked all over the bathroom!
Is the method for using a boar different to a badger? I want to paint my face, not the walls!

The boar brush will break in and that won't be a problem after a couple of weeks. I enjoy using the boar I have (Omega 10005) but my favorite brush is finest badger for absorbency and firmness in building up a lather.

 

[Doryferon]

Be patience,don't be in a hurry
You will get bad results and you will disappointed
The Boar need many shavings to "break-in"
Then you will judge right
It is a difficult brush.