I got the Semogue 1250 based on recommendations from here, it's probably not fully broken in yet but I do like it a lot. It doesn't smell at all. The brush is a nice size, not too big and I like the scrubbiness of the boar hair without being itchy.
However, I'm not crazy about the handle. First, i don't like always having to worry about keeping the wood dry so I'd prefer to have some other durable material that it's ok if it gets wet and stays wet. And second, i'd like to have a longer more comfortable handle so my hand doesn't get all slippery with lather. I also would prefer a more fun colored/design handle, but this is not a huge priority.
Can anyone recommend another brush for me?
However, I'm not crazy about the handle. First, i don't like always having to worry about keeping the wood dry so I'd prefer to have some other durable material that it's ok if it gets wet and stays wet. And second, i'd like to have a longer more comfortable handle so my hand doesn't get all slippery with lather. I also would prefer a more fun colored/design handle, but this is not a huge priority.
Can anyone recommend another brush for me?