doctordial
my brain goes "thonk"
I have three badger brushes. Two I got from Wipped Dog. One that I've been using and really like. I've never used a boar bristle brush and I'm sure you guys have a inexpensive good bristle brush you can recommend.
Recommend a boar bristle brush
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Omega Pro 49.
But a bad boar brush is a rare thing. They are just different. You need to try a few and zero in on what you like.
But a bad boar brush is a rare thing. They are just different. You need to try a few and zero in on what you like.
The Proraso Brush by Omega is a nice one, seriously Omega has a ton of choices so what do you want? Small/big knot, handle size/material…
As @Multum in parvo said you should specify dimensions: Omega currently has 58 boar models (only Omega branded, not the ones manufactured for other companies like Proraso). One of them is actually mixed.
Diameter ranges from 18 to 27mm. Loft from 48 to 70mm.
Another important thing to know is if you prefer floppy brushes or ones with strong backbone.
Diameter ranges from 18 to 27mm. Loft from 48 to 70mm.
Another important thing to know is if you prefer floppy brushes or ones with strong backbone.
My recommendation and one I haven't seen here yet is the Zenith. The Gentle Shave has them. Either the B3 or the B10. These are both inexpensive and great brushes. The B10 will be a bit more scritchy (shorter loft).
If you like wood handles then the B17 is a favorite amongst us brothers of the boar.
You can always plow through the 80+ pages of this years DecemBOAR 2023 thread. We all tend to get a tiny bit fanatical about our boars in December.
If you like wood handles then the B17 is a favorite amongst us brothers of the boar.
You can always plow through the 80+ pages of this years DecemBOAR 2023 thread. We all tend to get a tiny bit fanatical about our boars in December.
Oh yeah, one more...
The Semogue 830 is one of my all time favorites!
The Semogue 830 is one of my all time favorites!
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doctordial
my brain goes "thonk"
I'm thinking something with backbone and not floppy
I have an Omega and it’s great. They do take a bit longer to break in but totally worth it.
SOC.
Not sure what your budget is but I don't think you can go wrong with a Van Der Hagen boar. $9.99 on amazon. Not a long break in and a pleasure to use.
EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
I like a short lofted scrubby badger, such as a Simpson Duke 3 Manchurian. I have only one boar brush, a Semogue 610, and I find it very similar to the Duke in terms of scrub and face feel for a fraction of the price. I am describing the Semogue performance as it is when brand new and not yet broken in, at that point for me it is perfect. If you like Duke 3 size scrubby brushes then it might work for you.
Omega 10098. Cost me $7 on Amazon with free shipping. Best classic boar brush I have. I have a Zenith that I really like too, the zenith is a little more floppy with fine hair. The Omega has stiff hair that has soft tips: the classic boar brush.
Love to, can you help us narrow the field a bit? OK, you want some backbone, that's good to know.
Do you want something for face lathering mainly, or bowl lathering?
Do you want a large brush or something more compact?
Do you like wood handles?
What's the budget?
Zenith Unbleached from Your Shaving
Omega Premium Jade from Connaught Shaving
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doctordial
my brain goes "thonk"
Something compact for bowl lathering and I do like wood handles, but would settle for a handle that's not to expensive.
Omega 10108
Is a favorite, a big beautiful brush.
Really you can’t go wrong with any Omega brush.
Is a favorite, a big beautiful brush.
Really you can’t go wrong with any Omega brush.
I have tried a variety of boar brushes and keep coming back to the Semogue 620. It is not floppy, has a short loft and is not a huge knot.
The acrylic handle is nice. It has some scrub to it without being pokey.
The acrylic handle is nice. It has some scrub to it without being pokey.
OK, I think you might like the Omega 11137 ash wood boar. Cost is really reasonable at around $12. Knot is about 24mm with 55mm loft. Similar dimensions to the Semogue SOC, but this one has a bit more backbone.
I second that suggestion. 24/55 is the medium size range.
