List of rebranded Yaqi brushes sold under different names

[Cher]

Last year i was visiting a beauty expo in china, i come across the Yaqi booth, i paid them a visit, we talked about the brushes business, the materials, the different qualities, the cost, the world market, their customers, their new upcoming products,...etc

Anyway, i leaned they produce brushes for many brands, i couldn't get all the brands name, they show me some models they are working on and can see the brand logos they put on.

Here are some brands that are produced by Yaqi:

Razorock
Phoenix (Artisan) shaving
Goodfellas
Fendrihan
Perfecto
Oneblade
Dawey
Kurt
Omega
Haircut & Shave co.
The Yorkshire Soap co.
Stirling Soap co.

I will add more brands when i get to know more

And i was astonished when i saw how much some brushes are sold for, one brand (i can't name) sale their brushes at 5000% markup, yes 50 times the purchase price, i let you guess which brand (its on the list)

Do you know other brand brushes that are a rebranded Yaqi brush? post the name on this thread.

 

[m949]

I suspect it’s not only brushes that Yaqi produces for other brands.

 

[Cher]

I suspect it’s not only brushes that Yaqi produces for other brands.

That's a subject for another thread, i will list all razor brands that i know are made by Yaqi

 

[nav]

I wasn't expecting to see omega on that list!!

It's a far older company than Yaqi and omega have previously confirmed they harvest domestic pig hair for their brushes.

I wonder if Yaqi are producing omega's synthetic line of brushes

 

[Cher]

I wasn't expecting to see omega on that list!!

It's a far older company than Yaqi and omega have previously confirmed they harvest domestic pig hair for their brushes.

I wonder if Yaqi are producing omega's synthetic line of brushes

Engraved logo Omega brushes are effectively made in Italy, brushes with sticker logo and those with printed logo are made by Yaqi, they can't import brushes from china with "made in italy" engraved on them, so they put the sticker in-house.

Other accessories (bowls, alum stick, stand, holders...etc) that only have "Omega" logo without "Made in Italy" are also made in china, of course by another company than Yaqi

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Engraved logo Omega brushes are effectively made in Italy, brushes with sticker logo and those with printed logo are made by Yaqi, they can't import brushes from china with "made in italy" engraved on them, so they put the sticker in-house.

Other accessories (bowls, alum stick, stand, holders...etc) that only have "Omega" logo without "Made in Italy" are also made in china, of course by another company than Yaqi

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If I understand you correctly, you are claiming that non engraved Omega brushes are made in China and then have a 'Made In Italy' sticker affixed to them after they are imported from China to Italy. That is disappointing if true, although these days I doubt the veracity of claims made by all large volume brush brands. If Omega are that happy to mislead their customers then they may as well have the engraved brushes made in China as well, or declare them hand made in the Isle Of Man. Perhaps I misunderstand.

 

[Cher]

If I understand you correctly, you are claiming that non engraved Omega brushes are made in China and then have a 'Made In Italy' sticker affixed to them after they are imported from China to Italy. That is disappointing if true, although these days I doubt the veracity of claims made by all large volume brush brands. If Omega are that happy to mislead their customers then they may as well have the engraved brushes made in China as well, or declare them hand made in the Isle Of Man. Perhaps I misunderstand.

I don't know how they do it, there were many Omega brushes there, most of the "Hog bristle" line if not all. few with the logo printed on them, it was really bad quality printing, as bad as the ones you find on the Omega official website, and the rest with no markings. Maybe they opted for the sticker instead cause they don't want pay for the good quality print or because of the "made in italy" issue, i don't know.
Omega and Kurt were the worse quality brushes there.

 

[1Passer]

I read in a previous post Richman shaving were also doing this

Badger and Synthetic Mix??

Is anyone aware of where I might get a badger and synthetic mix knot? I've looked and looked and had no luck finding one. Does such a thing even exist?? Appreciate any info/leads on this Thanks in advance and enjoy those shaves

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[Rudy Vey]

If I understand you correctly, you are claiming that non engraved Omega brushes are made in China and then have a 'Made In Italy' sticker affixed to them after they are imported from China to Italy. That is disappointing if true, although these days I doubt the veracity of claims made by all large volume brush brands. If Omega are that happy to mislead their customers then they may as well have the engraved brushes made in China as well, or declare them hand made in the Isle Of Man. Perhaps I misunderstand.

I do not even think this is totally legal to put a Made in Italy sticker on a brush manufactured in China.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

I do not even think this is totally legal to put a Made in Italy sticker on a brush manufactured in China.

Maybe they mean the sticker is made in Italy All joking aside, I agree completely, if it is not illegal then it should be.

 

[lasta]

I do not even think this is totally legal to put a Made in Italy sticker on a brush manufactured in China.

I think that's debatable.

A watch, with a case, movement and strap made in China, then inspected and put together in Switzerland can be labelled Swiss Made...

 

[Goblin]

Engraved logo Omega brushes are effectively made in Italy, brushes with sticker logo and those with printed logo are made by Yaqi, they can't import brushes from china with "made in italy" engraved on them, so they put the sticker in-house.

What's the source for this?

It's not impossible, but I find it hugely unlikely. I have four unused Omega models still in their boxes in a drawer next to my computer. All of them say "Made in Italy" prominently on both the box and brush.

Unless I can see some more substantial evidence, I'm afraid I am calling on this one.

As Omega themselves say on their website - beware of counterfeit goods!

 

[jbr63]

What's the source for this?

It's not impossible, but I find it hugely unlikely. I have four unused Omega models still in their boxes in a drawer next to my computer. All of them say "Made in Italy" prominently on both the box and brush.

Unless I can see some more substantial evidence, I'm afraid I am calling on this one.

As Omega themselves say on their website - beware of counterfeit goods!

I've seen several listings on the 'bay for Omeca (not Omega) that look similar to the real thing. They use the Greek letter omega on the packaging and also say made in China. Could be the source of the confusion. Just an observation.

 

[Brutus]

Maybe they mean the sticker is made in Italy All joking aside, I agree completely, if it is not illegal then it should be.

I suppose, you’re pretty close to the truth.

In the fashion industry, some brands have their products made in China and other Far Eastern countries.
They are then shipped to Europe, where the law says that some work needs to be performed on the garment in Europe for an item to be labelled “Made in Europe”.

Some of these fashion brands then consider stitching the “Made in Europe” sticker onto the garment as the very European work that qualifies the garment to be labelled as such.


Go figure…


B.

 

[Dimitri]

I think that's debatable.

A watch, with a case, movement and strap made in China, then inspected and put together in Switzerland can be labelled Swiss Made...

This is my understanding as well. I collect Walther PP series pistols. (PP, PPK, PPK/s, you know, James Bond's gun). For decades after WWII until the late 80's all of these pistols were made by Manurhin in France, but there are many that were made in Germany as well (West Germany), and are marked as such on the pistols. Under some international trade agreements, the country of final assembly is legally authorised to label the product as being made in their country if a certain amount/percentage of the work was done in country. Manurhin would basically manufacture the pistols in France, then drive them right across border to the Walther plant in Germany where final fitting, finishing, and assembly took place. I own French and German models that upon close inspection have identical tool marks.

Not an expert on trade policy, mind you, but this is my understanding.

 

[helicopter]

The only really strict law I am aware of is the Made in America Act, which has big fines, but it doesn't prohibit lying about Italian manufacture. I have read that it is a fairly common practice in Italy. I would not really be surprised at all.

 

[brucered]

Has anything in the opening post or the Omega sticker claim, been verified by anyone else?

As we we talking synthetics only? How long has this been going on?

 

[DesertIguana]

I do not even think this is totally legal to put a Made in Italy sticker on a brush manufactured in China.





Back in 1997 I picked up a load of speciality PlyWood in New Mexico. To be delivered to Yuma Az, to a famous company that makes electronics stuff.

I ring delivery bell, receiving clerk say park there. Untarp, Unstrap, we will unload you in a few minutes. He says we have coffee in factory/wear-house get your self a cup, and short walk I find coffee.

I notice not much machinery in factory wear house. All I see is test equipment, no frill presses, table says like to build speakers.

I ask guy what do you do with this Ply Wood? He said tonight we sent to town on Mexican side of border San Louise BCC Mexico, they build our speakers. Then send back to this place for final check, wires etc.

I say I thought the B Brand Speakers were Made in USA, he said enough of work done in American to put sticker saying Made in America.

 

[DesertIguana]

Last year i was visiting a beauty expo in china, i come across the Yaqi booth, i paid them a visit, we talked about the brushes business, the materials, the different qualities, the cost, the world market, their customers, their new upcoming products,...etc

Anyway, i leaned they produce brushes for many brands, i couldn't get all the brands name, they show me some models they are working on and can see the brand logos they put on.

Here are some brands that are produced by Yaqi:

Razorock
Phoenix (Artisan) shaving
Goodfellas
Fendrihan
Perfecto
Oneblade
Dawey
Kurt
Omega
Haircut & Shave co.
The Yorkshire Soap co.
Stirling Soap co.

I will add more brands when i get to know more

And i was astonished when i saw how much some brushes are sold for, one brand (i can't name) sale their brushes at 5000% markup, yes 50 times the purchase price, i let you guess which brand (its on the list)

Do you know other brand brushes that are a rebranded Yaqi brush? post the name on this thread.

Maybe these too?

Razor Emporium | Shaving Brush with Acrylic Handle

Razor Emporium is your one-stop shop for vintage shaving. Whether you need a new razor or some wet shaving supplies, we’ll have just what you’re looking for.

www.razoremporium.com

 

[helicopter]

I do not even think this is totally legal to put a Made in Italy sticker on a brush manufactured in China.





Back in 1997 I picked up a load of speciality PlyWood in New Mexico. To be delivered to Yuma Az, to a famous company that makes electronics stuff.

I ring delivery bell, receiving clerk say park there. Untarp, Unstrap, we will unload you in a few minutes. He says we have coffee in factory/wear-house get your self a cup, and short walk I find coffee.

I notice not much machinery in factory wear house. All I see is test equipment, no frill presses, table says like to build speakers.

I ask guy what do you do with this Ply Wood? He said tonight we sent to town on Mexican side of border San Louise BCC Mexico, they build our speakers. Then send back to this place for final check, wires etc.

I say I thought the B Brand Speakers were Made in USA, he said enough of work done in American to put sticker saying Made in America.

Both are illegal, but in the US, misleading claims like that about an American product are the only ones that need to be taken really seriously, since FTC has enforcement authority and hands out big fines.

Wasn't the case back then. It came after that thing where Levi's were being made in a US overseas territory by non citizen slaves. It is a very tough standard to comply with. Virtually all raw material must be sourced from US, and virtually all value added here.

From the US perspective, Italy can probably set its own standards for anything that is actually packed and shipped from Italy. And Italy is more like pre-Levi controversy USA in terms of standards.