I'm a seasoned boar brush user and thought my current stable was pretty darn good. I recently found Omega 48 for $12 shipped on amazon and decided to try it based on the good reviews it gets.
So far - I'm very impressed. First of all - the quality & density of the boar bristles is very good. The knot is big & very dense. The bristles are firm but soft when wet (wet feel, not dry feel is what matters IMO). The handle is very functional and fits in my hand perfectly. I can see why this is the workhorse for pros in Italy.
It's lost a few bristles in the first few lathers - but in my experience this happens with every new boar brush. I have high hopes on the ends splaying over time and this brush holding up.
All I can say is - I'm sorry I waited so long to try it and I'm sorry I spent money on several mid-range badgers along the way. If you like boar brushes - try this one today!
To finish - I quote Razorock_Joe who says "There is no better value in the traditional wet shaving world than the Pro 48 and 49 (in my opinion)... and this is coming from someone that owns a shaving brand (that isn't Omega!"
So far - I'm very impressed. First of all - the quality & density of the boar bristles is very good. The knot is big & very dense. The bristles are firm but soft when wet (wet feel, not dry feel is what matters IMO). The handle is very functional and fits in my hand perfectly. I can see why this is the workhorse for pros in Italy.
It's lost a few bristles in the first few lathers - but in my experience this happens with every new boar brush. I have high hopes on the ends splaying over time and this brush holding up.
All I can say is - I'm sorry I waited so long to try it and I'm sorry I spent money on several mid-range badgers along the way. If you like boar brushes - try this one today!
To finish - I quote Razorock_Joe who says "There is no better value in the traditional wet shaving world than the Pro 48 and 49 (in my opinion)... and this is coming from someone that owns a shaving brand (that isn't Omega!"