In theory, what would a perfect boar brush look like?

[D4PPZ]

How much backbone should it have? Is there an ideal loft/diameter for face/bowl lathering? Is bleached vs unbleached more of a preference, or is one objectively better?

The best boar I could imagine for face lathering would have medium backbone, around 53mm loft and around a 27mm diameter. I'd also like it to be unbleached so that it doesn't eat lather as bad. Thoughts?

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

The ideal boar brush is a badger brush!

 

[Raven Koenes]

Here is the Omega 10065 the perfect boar brush:

• Knot Diameter: 23 mm
• Bristle Loft: 55 mm
• Overall Height: 105 mm

 

[Butch Waxx]

Here is the perfect boar brush:
View attachment 1455203

• Knot Diameter: 23 mm
• Bristle Loft: 55 mm
• Overall Height: 105 mm

I like that one Raven….

 

[Phoenixkh]

I just ordered this one.... I do hope I end up liking it.

 

[P-51G t]

I only have 4 boars but for me the Omega 10108 is king.
Knot 27mm loft 58 mm overall height 120mm
Its a beast of a brush that has great backbone and feels good on the skin.

 

[D4PPZ]

I want Zenith to make an unbleached version of their short scrubby without the large glue bump. Their current ones have soo much backbone that they barely splay due to the short loft and high bump, but it would probably have medium backbone without that bump. Basically Zenith's answer to the Jade Omega with more density and thinner hairs.

ZENITH pure bristle bleached ivory colour resin handle 505AK SE

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[bjm]

The unbleached knot (27/56) from the Zenith 506U XSE...



mounted in the Semogue SOC Taj resin handle...



Yeah, I'll take two please

 

[MaineYooper]

The Semogue Owners Club boar

 

[Sukeroku]

Omega 011842 Jade Premium

 

[luvmysuper]

Well, In theory, a perfect Boar Brush would look like Raquel Welch.

In reality, the perfect boar brush looks like this:
The B&B Essential Boar

 

[Ron R]

I have had 2 Omega boar brushes and 4 Yaqi boar brushes and have enjoyed them a lot over the years.
Boar brushes have their unique face feel and like badger and synthetics they are slightly different.
I like a fairly dense boar around 24mm knot unbleached with some back bone and broken in nicely makes for a fine lathering on the face IMO.
I try not to other think shave brushes because they mostly do well regardless and the manufactures of brushes know what their customers want and they deliver mostly good products for them and if not the customer stops buying the brand.
I like this Yaqi viper 24mm boar bristle brush. 2 minute soak and it works great in making lather, soft tips , great scrub + excellent lather painter + unbleached.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Possum092]

I hate that this ugly, cheap Chinese boar has become my absolute favorite...perfect for my daily use. No logical reason to upgrade…yet.

 

[Steve56]

Ditto Semogue Owners Club, in either cherry or ash. There are lots of runner ups.

 

[rockviper]

Well, In theory, a perfect Boar Brush would look like Raquel Welch.

In reality, the perfect boar brush looks like this:
The B&B Essential Boar

View attachment 1455427

You're pretty close, but THE perfect boar brush is pink.

 

[Frank Shaves]

It would look like a 22 mm version of a Semogue 2000:

 

[Ravenonrock]

Omega 011842 Jade Premium

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+1

 

[Yuritau]

To me the perfect boar would be an 18mm knot, completely un-bleached, with a handle like much like the 18mm Maggard's travel synthetic.

 

[Tathlum]

Zenith 80r
26mm knot
64mm loft

Under 10$
Still breaking in.
Has become my favorite brush.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

There are plenty of candidates. The unbleached Zeniths (@ Your Shaving), the Omega Jade. Others.

In general albeit not with the unbleached Zeniths I find lofts <57 mm better.

Happy shaves,

Jim