Stiffest Semogue Brush?

[Kennyg2019]

There are so many Semogue brushes.
I prefer Boar to Badger. Stiff brushes make whipping up a lather very easy for me...and I like easy!
What’s the stiffest Semogue brush?
Thanks!

 

[Timor1322]

Mistura (boar and badger mix) C5 Torga

 

[Kennyg2019]

Wow...that was quick!
Thanks

 

[Kennyg2019]

Is it stiffer than the 620?

 

[Atlantic59]

The 620 is very good if you primarily face lather. Also consider the 1800 which has a mix of boar bristles that provides a lot of backbone. The 1800 is a medium-size brush, versatile enough for face lathering or bowl lathering.

What the C5 Torga boar and mistura offer is a very dense 24mm knot with fairly short loft of around 50mm. These give the "wall of boar" or "wall of badger" effect but the brush size is still manageable.

 

[SterFry]

Is it stiffer than the 620?

Many people report the 620 losing much of it's backbone once thoroughly broken in. I reckon it'd be a contender up to that point, though. I only have first hand experience with the 1470(610) however, which has retained its backbone nicely, and while It's definitely scrubby...I don't know if I'd call it "stiff" though. My Omegas are my "stiffest" boars, as they seem to have thicker bristles and don't splay like Semogues. Especially my 13564 and 40033

 

[Kennyg2019]

Many people report the 620 losing much of it's backbone once thoroughly broken in. I reckon it'd be a contender up to that point, though. I only have first hand experience with the 1470(610) however, which has retained its backbone nicely, and while It's definitely scrubby...I don't know if I'd call it "stiff" though. My Omegas are my "stiffest" boars, as they seem to have thicker bristles and don't splay like Semogues. Especially my 13564 and 40033

Thanks. Good to know. My first ( and only) brush so far is the Omega 80266). I like it. I just think I could do better

Is the 13564 better than the 40033?

 

[shave/brush]

Another vote for the Semogue 1800. Also the 610 is a good one to consider for face-lathering.

 

[nav]

Semogue 1800 or transplanting an omega knot into a deeper handle.

 

[SterFry]

Thanks. Good to know. My first ( and only) brush so far is the Omega 80266). I like it. I just think I could do better

Is the 13564 better than the 40033?

Better is so subjective. I like the slightly larger handle of the 13564. Both knots perform well and will leave you not for want of backbone/stiffness.

 

[Doron]

I also like a stiff brush. most people prefer the light feather touch of an expensive badger brush and if they have a boar brush they break it in in order to soften it. I like the stiff boar brush that easy to lather and also better at exfoliating dead skin.
from what I understand boar brushes get softer after a while..Are there any brushes out there that stay stiff? I'd like to know that..

 

[Ron R]

A boar brush or pure badger is about as stiff a brush they make in natural hair brushes. My suggestion is buy a cheap boar brush and use it until you want more stiffness and replace with another cheap boar brush.......... I'm not sure why you want anything stiffer IMO(brush burn). The shorter the loft the stiffer it becomes, bigger Diameter knot can give stiffness also. Semogue makes excellent boar brushes and just buy their cheapest model and you will be happy from what you mentioned + your not out a lot money if you change your mind.(acrylic handle is one to look at when soaking possibly IMO.)

 

[Doron]

A boar brush or pure badger is about as stiff a brush they make in natural hair brushes. My suggestion is buy a cheap boar brush and use it until you want more stiffness and replace with another cheap boar brush.......... I'm not sure why you want anything stiffer IMO(brush burn). The shorter the loft the stiffer it becomes, bigger Diameter knot can give stiffness also. Semogue makes excellent boar brushes and just buy their cheapest model and you will be happy from what you mentioned + your not out a lot money if you change your mind.(acrylic handle is one to look at when soaking possibly IMO.)

Thanks Ron

Excellent advice.
I don't get brush burn at all - i didn't even know there was such a thing..
I'll keep buying and replacing cheap boar brushes.
Cheers mate!

 

[Kennyg2019]

Just ordered the 1250!

 

[JAHE]

Semogue 1460 Boar.
Won't loose its backbone even when broken in due to the rather short loft (22mm/50mm).

 

[RayClem]

I have both Semogue and Omega boar brushes. If you want a stiffer boar brush, skip the Semogue brushes and go for one of the Omega brushes like the Omega Professional 10098. It has soft tips, yet still retains great stiffness if you break it in properly. I greatly prefer the Omega to my Semogues. I never have an issue getting a great lather with the Omega; I seldom get a great lather with Semogue.

On the other hand, the Semogue SOC badger is a nice brush, worth the price.

 

[Messygoon]

Good purchase, and I’m certain you’ll love it. Please share your thoughts as you break your 1250 in. My only boar is a Zenith, but it’s my daily brush.

 

[TBoner]

The 620 for the first 50 shaves.

The 610 long-term. Or the Torga C5.

 

[nemo]

Semogue 1460 Boar.
Won't loose its backbone even when broken in due to the rather short loft (22mm/50mm).

Same with the tough little 1470 (also non-dyed bristle). Short and stiff. So economical, too.

@Kennyg2019 Good choice on the 1250!

 

[Scrubby]

I had expected someone to mention the SOC Mistura. Have my eye on it but i also like stiffer badgers (Simpsons manchurian). Is the SOC mistura a wet mop compared to the Torga c5 mistura?