Semogue- Is this normal for boar?

[JeffM]

I am breaking in and loving my new Semogue 1305 over the past 2 weeks. However, I notice there are quite a few fly-away hairs flaring out from the main bulb. Is this normal for boar?

 

[JPDyson]

In a word, yes. Badger tends to fan very evenly, while boar tends to have a few odd hairs hanging out a bit. Doesn't seem to affect performance.

 

[ginhud]

Mine is that way too, but as soon as it gets wet for next shave all hairs seem to be back in line.

 

[JeffM]

I am in the process of learning how to upload photos. I hope this is adequate.View attachment 119421

 

[JPDyson]

Yup. Totally normal. I do lightly brush mine on a towel after shaking/squeezing out the excess water. This fans the brush out even more (and I figure encourages break-in).

 

[Ignatius]

Noticed that on my Semogue 830. Not in evidence in any of the other boars I've owned (Omega, Boreal, Kent etc). I think the knot size on the Semogues is a little smaller than on an Omega containing a similar amount of bristle, causing them to splay more.

 

[JPDyson]

Noticed that on my Semogue 830. Not in evidence in any of the other boars I've owned (Omega, Boreal, Kent etc). I think the knot size on the Semogues is a little smaller than on an Omega containing a similar amount of bristle, causing them to splay more.

That is to say, Semogues are denser? The few I've had were denser than my Omega 49.

 

[Ru4scuba?]

Yup...love the look...it reminds me of a nutty professor or Einstein or something...hairs going every which way!

BTW...enjoy the 1305...mine is better than some of my Badgers!

 

[Leon]

Yup. Totally normal. I do lightly brush mine on a towel after shaking/squeezing out the excess water.
This fans the brush out even more (and I figure encourages break-in).

And more evenly

Just like I said in another thread, asymmetry is also beauty.

 

[natchez]

Yup. Totally normal. I do lightly brush mine on a towel after shaking/squeezing out the excess water. This fans the brush out even more (and I figure encourages break-in).

I also use a rough textured towel to dry them after use and it seems to keep them looking more even. I found boar does take a while to reach its potential

 

[NBT]

I must say yours is holding it's shape well compared to my SOC brush.
Looks like I broke mine in with a firecracker....
As stated, no problems with performance, and when wet...looks great.
I just marked it up to the way the brush breaks.
Good to get confirmation though...great question.

 

[JPDyson]

great question.

I agree! Having a consensus (and expert opinion, thanks Leon!) certainly is nice for future reference.

 

[Ignatius]

That is to say, Semogues are denser? The few I've had were denser than my Omega 49.

Well, maybe, but that's not really what I meant. Perhaps at the base the Semogue knot would be denser, but at the tips its splays and 'breeches' very readily, as though the outer bristle is packed in at a more acute angle, perhaps. The 830 is very nice in that way, but a bit unboarlike to me, almost like a soft badger brush.