When I first joined this site (March 2006), there was a brush I would see from time to time that was affectionately called " the Tortoise Hog"; it was a 28mm Boar in a "tortoise" handle. You could get it in Boar or Badger then and as usual, some members had both!
Since I was new to the shaving game, I was always going to get around to ordering one, but time, tastes in equipment, and availability (lack thereof) caught up with my wishes. My Boar "collection" consisted of 3 brushes- an Omega Boar, SOC in Cherry, and an unused B&B Remembering Sue.
With the desire for a "tortoise hog" (large size only) and to use the new break-in method for boars, I went to Maggard's and ordered the 28mm Premium Boar knot and a Midnight blue handle for it.
Funny thing is, I didn't put it in the fridge; just left it on the bathroom sink soaking, changed the water each day for a 3 day period, while also rubbing conditioner into the bristles each day before rinsing and then placing back in to soak.
Of course, on its "maiden voyage" (using Vostok shave cream), it proceeded to eat up most of the lather by the time for my 2nd pass. Hmmm, what can I use that will lather easily and work well with Vostok? The answer was MdC Fougere. Some swirls on top for about 10 seconds and lather was exploding everywhere ( accidental discovery of a superlather- Cooling Fougere; I'll take it!)
I was able to finish my shave and due to the amount of bristles (very dense), the breech is still damp at this time. I am looking forward to breaking it in the rest of the way naturally, but I believe I'm off to a good start.
I have owned the Omega for 16 years, the SOC for 12, the B&B since Nov 21, and the Maggard's for about 10 days.
marty
Since I was new to the shaving game, I was always going to get around to ordering one, but time, tastes in equipment, and availability (lack thereof) caught up with my wishes. My Boar "collection" consisted of 3 brushes- an Omega Boar, SOC in Cherry, and an unused B&B Remembering Sue.
With the desire for a "tortoise hog" (large size only) and to use the new break-in method for boars, I went to Maggard's and ordered the 28mm Premium Boar knot and a Midnight blue handle for it.
Funny thing is, I didn't put it in the fridge; just left it on the bathroom sink soaking, changed the water each day for a 3 day period, while also rubbing conditioner into the bristles each day before rinsing and then placing back in to soak.
Of course, on its "maiden voyage" (using Vostok shave cream), it proceeded to eat up most of the lather by the time for my 2nd pass. Hmmm, what can I use that will lather easily and work well with Vostok? The answer was MdC Fougere. Some swirls on top for about 10 seconds and lather was exploding everywhere ( accidental discovery of a superlather- Cooling Fougere; I'll take it!)
I was able to finish my shave and due to the amount of bristles (very dense), the breech is still damp at this time. I am looking forward to breaking it in the rest of the way naturally, but I believe I'm off to a good start.
I have owned the Omega for 16 years, the SOC for 12, the B&B since Nov 21, and the Maggard's for about 10 days.
marty