Semogue Bit the Dust

[Honedright]

Ugh… my favorite brush just fell apart this morning. Made lather, applied lather, then rinsed as usual, and while shaking out the water the center fell out. I think I’ve had this one for about three years so got some good use from it. I suppose since they are so inexpensive there’s no sense in trying to repair it.

Darn, I’ll have to buy a new brush…

 

[ChriWilson]

Ugh… my favorite brush just fell apart this morning. Made lather, applied lather, then rinsed as usual, and while shaking out the water the center fell out. I think I’ve had this one for about three years so got some good use from it. I suppose since they are so inexpensive there’s no sense in trying to repair it.

Darn, I’ll have to buy a new brush…

Looks like a 620 ?
Sad to see that happen

Semogue Excelsior Boar Brushes -A Back Room Find

While organizing our back room last weekend, I came across a stash of NOS Semogue Excelsior Boar brushes and thought you guys might be interested. Semogue stopped using the Excelsior label in 2019 if memory serves me correctly. We have a fairly healthy supply of some models and less of others...

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[Jayson74]

That sucks!

 

[Honedright]

Looks like a 620 ?
Sad to see that happen

620 or 830? Can’t remember which. But yeah, kinda bummed.

 

[ChriWilson]

620 or 830? Can’t remember which. But yeah, kinda bummed.

Love their acrylic handles. After blowing up your pic, looks more like an 830
The 8xx will have the round base, while the 6xx will have a squared base but rounded corners

You could always have it reknotted at some point as well

 

[BigJ]

Sad!!

But you got far more than your money’s worth!!

 

[Lane101]

Sorry to hear. Same thing happened to my first two boar brushes from Van Der Hagen (VDH) with an average life of 6 months before they fell apart (common occurrence for VDH brushes per other B&B posts). Agree that given its price point a new brush is the best way forward.

 

[ChriWilson]

Sorry to hear. Same thing happened to my first two boar brushes from Van Der Hagen (VDH) with an average life of 6 months before they fell apart (common occurrence for VDH brushes per other B&B posts). Agree that given its price point a new brush is the best way forward.

I have had 2 VDH boars, attracted by their price point and physical availability for me.
They shed their entire life span until the point where the knot density just wasn't worth using anymore.

My understanding is that the legacy brushes which were assembled in TX were very good, but quality dropped significantly when they shifted to overseas. Both my brush boxes listed MIC...

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I just about fainted thinking they'd gone out of business.

My favorite Semogue brushes are all limited edition brushes. Great knots for the most part.

It won't be hard to replace your brush which is the good news.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[VerbaVolant]

...Darn, I’ll have to buy a new brush…

= shopping time for a new brush!!! Yeeha!!!

 

[VerbaVolant]

...Sad to see that happen...

That sucks!

... kinda bummed.

Brian is always right. See above.

 

[VerbaVolant]

...You could always have it reknotted at some point as well

Opportunities!
Thank you @ChriWilson

 

[Brutus]

Phew…

As sad as that may be, it is not as bad as I had feared.
What really happened is that your Semogue bit the dust.

After Thäter and Vie-Long getting out of the shaving brush business; looking at your title, I had feared that Semogue might be the next one.
Which IMO would be a bigger loss than the aforementioned two.

Panic attack avoided…


Three years may be a bit short, but unless your hard on your Semogue(s) it is most likely a one off, as mine seem to last forever.



B.

 

[musicman1951]

I just about fainted thinking they'd gone out of business.

My favorite Semogue brushes are all limited edition brushes. Great knots for the most part.

It won't be hard to replace your brush which is the good news.

Happy shaves,

Jim

I did as well, yesterday - then I almost fainted again today as I read down the list of posts.

 

[muzichead]

Phew…

As sad as that may be, it is not as bad as I had feared.
What really happened is that your Semogue bit the dust.

After Thäter and Vie-Long getting out of the shaving brush business; looking at your title, I had feared that Semogue might be the next one.
Which IMO would be a bigger loss than the aforementioned two.

Panic attack avoided…


Three years may be a bit short, but unless your hard on your Semogue(s) it is most likely a one off, as mine seem to last forever.



B.

I kinda had the same reaction here reading the thread title but after reading the OP my first thought was it reminded me of what happened with Thater boar brushes a few years back...

 

[Honedright]

Phew…

As sad as that may be, it is not as bad as I had feared.
What really happened is that your Semogue bit the dust.

After Thäter and Vie-Long getting out of the shaving brush business; looking at your title, I had feared that Semogue might be the next one.
Which IMO would be a bigger loss than the aforementioned two.

Panic attack avoided…


Three years may be a bit short, but unless your hard on your Semogue(s) it is most likely a one off, as mine seem to last forever.



B.

Yes, I should have been a bit more specific in the title. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

 

[wimbouman]

You still have a beautiful handle, ready to reknot with a nice synthetic knot!

 

[Frank Shaves]

Lucky you! Now you have the opportunity to buy a new Torga C5 Premium Boar .

 

[DesertIguana]

Ugh… my favorite brush just fell apart this morning. Made lather, applied lather, then rinsed as usual, and while shaking out the water the center fell out. I think I’ve had this one for about three years so got some good use from it. I suppose since they are so inexpensive there’s no sense in trying to repair it.

Darn, I’ll have to buy a new brush…

How old was it? Recent t purchase?