Because that's how one becomes a millionaire. If you're already one, I rest my case.
Omega Boar 011829 Anyone..?
- Thread starter Henrik
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So seeking your validation puts us on the road to prosperity?
It's a matter of perspective. And we are all entitled to our own.
My personal justification was that I wanted a boar brush for face lathering. In terms of cost it's quite a bit cheaper than a good badger. Comparing it with my badgers, once broken in, it performs like a super badger in terms of softness and lathers off a puck better.
In terms of shaving performance, marginal for safety razor shaving but has had a big impact for me when straight shaving.
Within my personal parameters therefore, I have a higher performing brush for a fraction of the price, and most importantly my shaves have improved.
If you have tried other Omega's, and liked the overall boar experience, but wish it had a little more scrub, this would probably be a good answer for that wish.
As they say, "this is left as an exercise for the reader."
Cost / value is always a dicey proposition and I know enough to not dictate how other people should spend their money.
Cost / value is always a dicey proposition and I know enough to not dictate how other people should spend their money.
Used it again today. This brush broke in faster than any boar I remember. Not very scrubby for me. Soft with nice backbone though. Like this brush.
Do some of you have both of these brushes ?
Which one is better and why ?
I consider buy one of these.
OMEGA 011842 Premium Pure Bristle Shaving Brush
Abbate y La Mantia Boar Shaving Brush
Which one is better and why ?
I consider buy one of these.
OMEGA 011842 Premium Pure Bristle Shaving Brush
Abbate y La Mantia Boar Shaving Brush
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Just noticed that, whilst Connaught have swapped the '42 in for the' 29, Shavelounge still have it :
Omega 011829 Boar Hair Shaving Brush – Shave Lounge
Omega 011829 Boar Hair Shaving Brush – Shave Lounge
What is the difference ?
As far as I can see just the badge
WCS should list the dimensions.
I agree !
New Omega arrived today. No logo. First impression is the handle should be a bit smaller. Hefty thing. Will shave with it this week. Under $30 delivered to USA.
Steve, just go to the Connaught website. Omega Premium boar, green handle. 011842
I advocate only wetting the bristles.
Soaking brushes may shorten the lifespan, IME. Glue and warm water do not play well together.
Soaking brushes may shorten the lifespan, IME. Glue and warm water do not play well together.
