Updating the thread. I finally ordered an SOC Cherry Badger, which should arrive on Wednesday. Thanks again to everyone who chimed in.
Update #2:
I just ordered a cherry Semogue Owner’s Club boar brush to go along with the SOC badger. These are on the heels of a Simpsons Chubby 2 synthetic and a Trafalgar T3 synthetic. All four will be fighting for a permanent spot in the den.
Congratulations! I look forward to reading your thoughts.