Semogue 2012 SE vs. Semogue SOC Boar

[Jboone78]

Quick question....I received my Semogue 2012 LE mixed knot today and really like the size of the handle and overall height of the brush.

Ive always kinda steered clear of the SOC boar due to folks posting how large the brush is..... my question is this...
Is the SOC Boar larger and taller than the 2012 LE?

Someome who owns both who could post side by side pics would be very helpful.

Thanks,

Jason

 

[marcel]

I currently have the 2012 SE and I had the SOC boar. Handle size is about the same, the knot of the SOC boar is bigger. Mainly due to loft height, which is a few mm longer compared to the SE.

 

[Jboone78]

I currently have the 2012 SE and I had the SOC boar. Handle size is about the same, the knot of the SOC boar is bigger. Mainly due to loft height, which is a few mm longer compared to the SE.

would you be able to post side by side pics when you have a moment?

 

[marcel]

Unfortunately I don't have the SOC anymore. Maybe someone else could take some useful pics.

 

[Alpedhuez55]

Here you go, with a 1305 for reference:



The knot is about 5MM taller and opens up about 8-10 MM wider. It is a big knot. The handle on the SOC is slightly larger. But I hold it at the waist. I actually prefer the handle on the SOC. I have a big scuttle and it actually works well in it. Though if you are a face latherer, it may feel big.

 

[Hirsute]

I have both as well, and the big different I find is the amount of splay of the SOC. The loft is similar, but it splays a lot and feels like a bigger brush and I usually end up with gobbets of lather on my neck, chest, and sink when I face later with it. The LE is more compact on the face and I like it better for face lathering. I also find the LE has more backbone due to the badger in it, and it's a total soap crusher which I really like. Also, for what its worth, the LE is a heavier handle, which I also like.

 

[Jboone78]

Here you go, with a 1305 for reference:

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The knot is about 5MM taller and opens up about 8-10 MM wider. It is a big knot. The handle on the SOC is slightly larger. But I hold it at the waist. I actually prefer the handle on the SOC. I have a big scuttle and it actually works well in it. Though if you are a face latherer, it may feel big.

Thanks so much.