Have a Semogue 1250...will I like the Mistura?

[ODJ]

The Semogue 1250 has been my only brush for years now. I'm a bowl latherer, mostly use creams/croaps and have somewhat sensitive skin. The 1250 is an awesome brush (and even better given how inexpensive it is), but want to add a second brush to the stable. Want to keep it under $100 and wouldn't mind sticking with Semogue since the 1250 has treated me so well. I used to have a 610 and liked it, but the handle/shape wasn't great for bowl lathering and it seemed better suited for face lathering.

I really do like the 1250. It bowl laters like a champ, love the handle shape and feels great on the face. I considered just getting a second 1250, but what's the fun in that, right?

That brings me to the Mistura Owner's Club Butterscotch or Taj (same brush, just different handles).

Would it be too similar to the 1250 and not worth it, or do you all think it would be a nice compliment to the 1250? Is the badger/boar combo hype, or are these brushes light years ahead of my 1250?

 

[ChriWilson]

Go for it !

The Mistura right out of the box is going to feel like a well broken in boar - and will only get better with use.

Great option for both bowl and face lathering.

If you like boar, you could also go with the SOC Boar or the 1305. I have all the above plus the 820

 

[oversaturn]

Just go for it!
The Mistura will have more backbone and it will be somewhat different from the 1250 you already have, bringing some variety.

 

[Hms123]

They are both terrific brushes….as are all the Mistura brushes.

 

[NorthernSoul]

I've got both and so l would say yes. I prefer the Mistura to the SOC boar, since the Mistura is more firm and controlled. It has a 50/50 mix of boar and two-band badger, so it has a scrubby feel, but it is not harsh.

 

[flask28]

I've got both and so l would say yes. I prefer the Mistura to the SOC boar, since the Mistura is more firm and controlled. It has a 50/50 mix of boar and two-band badger, so it has a scrubby feel, but it is not harsh.

I have both as well and completely agree with @NorthernSoul.

The Mistura's flow-through is something special!

 

[Manye]

I love my SOC Mistura. Do it!

 

[gpjoe]

The Semogue Mistura is one of my favorite natural bristle brushes, possibly number one.

It is a terrific brush and very affordable compared to high-end badgers.

 

[KW Driver]

Not sure about handle choices with the mistura, but I have a cherry SOC and picked up a butterscotch. I very much prefer the weight and balance of the wood vs the resin.

 

[gdawg55]

Never tried the 1250 but the Mistura is an excellent brush. Soft with some good backbone. I use mainly synthetics and boars, but always enjoy the Mistura when it comes back around in my rotation.

 

[Frank Shaves]

I bought a trilogy of SOC brushes a few years back: boar, 2-band finest badger and mistura. The, over the last month or two, I bought the same trilogy in the Torga C5. Really enjoying the shorter knots and handles on the C5 brushes.

 

[supawabb]

I love my SOC Mistura. Do it!View attachment 1668996

Which stand is this?

 

[Manye]

Muhle RHM SR RP Shaving Brush Stand – Chrome