I haven't really ever given Semogues a fair shake, having owned a few here and there for too short a time to seriously evaluate them. Anyway, after bunches of Omegas (some of which I will always keep) and a few other boars, it's time for a summer of Semogue.
At some point after acquiring a Mistura Semogue last year, I decided to try out the 1250. I like it, and I think it's just now coming into its own. As I've gradually moved toward eliminating my badgers, I've realized none of them is quite what I want, and I decided I might try an even scrubbier, shorter-lofted boar. Around that time, the Torga C5 appeared on the redone Semogue site. Ordered.
While I am breaking in the C5, I decided I might like a smaller but still-scrubby knot. I snagged a 1470. I put an 830 in the cart, too. Upon use, I decided the 1470 was good but might be better with the 610 handle, and while I was at it, I bought a 620. These are still en route. I have an 1800 in the house, too. So my Semogue collection has gotten a bit large...
Anyway, I figure I'll spend the summer mixing it up with these, breaking them all in and deciding which one(s) is/are my favorite(s). Early lead goes to the 1250, but the 1470 is coming on strong. I haven't even used the 830 yet. None of them have 10 lathers on them yet, except that 1250 with maybe 15-20 lathers.
I'm a longtime lover of boar. I am a brush junkie generally, but I have gradually shed most of my badgers (two more to sell). Boars, though, fascinate me more. They evolve so much over time, and there is actually a good bit of variety in feel given the limited number of different companies producing boar brushes.
Before it's over, I might pick up an SOC, because what's a Semogue summer without it, but as it stands, I think I've got every other boar knot Semogue makes in the house here or on its way. Should be fun.
At some point after acquiring a Mistura Semogue last year, I decided to try out the 1250. I like it, and I think it's just now coming into its own. As I've gradually moved toward eliminating my badgers, I've realized none of them is quite what I want, and I decided I might try an even scrubbier, shorter-lofted boar. Around that time, the Torga C5 appeared on the redone Semogue site. Ordered.
While I am breaking in the C5, I decided I might like a smaller but still-scrubby knot. I snagged a 1470. I put an 830 in the cart, too. Upon use, I decided the 1470 was good but might be better with the 610 handle, and while I was at it, I bought a 620. These are still en route. I have an 1800 in the house, too. So my Semogue collection has gotten a bit large...
Anyway, I figure I'll spend the summer mixing it up with these, breaking them all in and deciding which one(s) is/are my favorite(s). Early lead goes to the 1250, but the 1470 is coming on strong. I haven't even used the 830 yet. None of them have 10 lathers on them yet, except that 1250 with maybe 15-20 lathers.
I'm a longtime lover of boar. I am a brush junkie generally, but I have gradually shed most of my badgers (two more to sell). Boars, though, fascinate me more. They evolve so much over time, and there is actually a good bit of variety in feel given the limited number of different companies producing boar brushes.
Before it's over, I might pick up an SOC, because what's a Semogue summer without it, but as it stands, I think I've got every other boar knot Semogue makes in the house here or on its way. Should be fun.