Mistura May Madness 2023

[srgjazz]

Me too.

 

[Rhody]

Love the mistura madness
Arguably the best brush ever!

 

[Leverspro]

ApShave mixed bulb.

 

[rsp1202]

First-time use. Scrubbier and firmer than I usually prefer, but darn if this brush didn't lather like a champ without irritation. Now I'm not sure whether to sell it or keep it, but this time it was fun.

 

[Leverspro]

First-time use. Scrubbier and firmer than I usually prefer, but darn if this brush didn't lather like a champ without irritation. Now I'm not sure whether to sell it or keep it, but this time it was fun.

That's the taj Semogue, right? Great choice. Perhaps it'll soften up to your preference.

 

[rsp1202]

That's the taj Semogue, right? Great choice. Perhaps it'll soften up to your preference.

Mistura, yes. Hope so.

 

[srgjazz]

First-time use. Scrubbier and firmer than I usually prefer, but darn if this brush didn't lather like a champ without irritation. Now I'm not sure whether to sell it or keep it, but this time it was fun.

I was having the same question with another brush. One of our members advised to wait until I had 20 shaves on it before deciding. It was good advice. You could palm lather it every day you don’t use it. I really like mine although it won’t see much use since I‘ve contracted Chubby Fever.

 

[rsp1202]

I was having the same question with another brush. One of our members advised to wait until I had 20 shaves on it before deciding. It was good advice. You could palm lather it every day you don’t use it. I really like mine although it won’t see much use since I‘ve contracted Chubby Fever.

My original plan was to test-lather it a lot to speed break-in, but then I thought I'd sell it so held off. Looks like I'll have to return to that plan. I assume that since it's only part-boar that I can lather it every day and don't have to do a complete wet-dry cycle.

 

[Tathlum]

Razor- Yaqi Tile
Blade- Derby Extra (1)
Cream- Montana Natural
Brush- Semogue Owner's Club Mistura
Aftershave- Brut Classic

 

[Crisp Rat]

Caswell-Massey again, I like it more every time I use it. I have a feeling its previous owner didn't use it and it's just now getting broken in.

 

[NorthernSoul]

May 17

Razor: Gillette Tech (1952)
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
Brush: Semogue SOC Mistura
Soap: Osma Tradition
A/S: Tuff Green splash (unscented) + Osage Rub

DFS+

Great lather with the wonderful Mistura.

 

[Crisp Rat]

Mistura May, Clubman Friday, and Fatip Friday all in one. Fantastic shave that was overdue.

 

[Leverspro]

Mistura May. Beautiful luxury.

 

[NorthernSoul]

May 19

Razor: Razorock 'German 37'
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (4)
Brush: Semogue SOC Mistura
Soap: Fine Santal Absolut
A/S: Osma alum block
A/S: Proraso Red splash

DFS+

The Mistura loves this soap.

 

[NorthernSoul]

May 20

Razor: Gillette Tech (prewar Canadian model)
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (5)
Brush: Semogue SOC Mistura
Soap: Klar Ginger & Lotus
A/S: Osma alum block
A/S: Speick splash

DFS+

This soap is another great match with the Mistura. Really nice.

 

[nemo]

Semogue Mistura Barbear Classico w/Tech (Bob's Razor Works handle)

 

[Tathlum]

Razor- Gillette Black Handle Super Speed N4
Blade- Shark Super Stainless (1)
Soap- Royal Shave
Brush- Semogue Owner's Club Mistura
Aftershave- Old Spice Hawk Ridge

 

[musicman1951]

First-time use. Scrubbier and firmer than I usually prefer, but darn if this brush didn't lather like a champ without irritation. Now I'm not sure whether to sell it or keep it, but this time it was fun.

I have the same thoughts. I love the backbone - perfect. I love the handle (cherry, and my absolute favorite handle), love the size. It's the perfect brush - except for the scrub. I've used mine over 20 times and I don't imagine it's going to get much better. It's quite frustrating to have the perfect brush in every way except that darn scritch. It does feel better when splayed.

 

[Crisp Rat]

Almost ran out of lather today. I like it thin for my third pass though, so it all worked out.

 

[rsp1202]

I have the same thoughts. I love the backbone - perfect. I love the handle (cherry, and my absolute favorite handle), love the size. It's the perfect brush - except for the scrub. I've used mine over 20 times and I don't imagine it's going to get much better. It's quite frustrating to have the perfect brush in every way except that darn scritch. It does feel better when splayed.

I've moved mine along, which is a shame since it was a great brush in many ways, but my skin just wasn't having a good time. It unfortunately rules out the SOC finest version as well, probably 2-band altogether, and is another tell that I best stick to silvertip if I want to hang with badger. I guess I can't tolerate things these days I used to be able to.