Reporting back on the 610. I'm starting to see some split ends.
So far so good!
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Those bristles even look soft.
Reporting back on the 610. I'm starting to see some split ends.
So far so good!
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Been using this brush almost exclusively for two weeks. Yes, it is already starting to soften up. I would say in about a month this brush will be splendid!Those bristles even look soft.
i've just bought one, three shaves in you can tell its going to be a cracking brush. It smelled bad for the first couple of days though.Do you have the Connaught Jade Omega boar? You may as well get that one too if you don’t.
Reporting back on the 610. I'm starting to see some split ends.
So far so good!
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I appreciate that your shave den appears to be your reloading rooms as well. I have a feeling my future looks the same.The Omega Jade is still my favorite boar brush. Tips are splitting with decent backbone. Was something of a lather hog but that seems to be changing for the better.
This knot was pretty stinky when I got it, did the three day break in and that helped it quite a bit.
Just got this Zénith B34 boar brush a few days ago. Two shaves in and some of the tips are splitting, decent backbone, knot hasn’t opened up yet so splay is less than great. Virtually no odor when I got it, hairs are definitely finer than the Jade brush. Handle is ergonomic though not as good as the Omega.
Overall I am enjoying using boar brushes.
I appreciate that your shave den appears to be your reloading rooms as well. I have a feeling my future looks the same.
Many will tell you it’s too big for face lathering. I disagree. It ends up being in the larger/fuller size for face lathering but it will do the job. I would say that the SOC doesn’t have a reputation for a quick break in. Mine took 3 weeks of daily use to really have a marked change in feel of softness. After 6 weeks it was an absolute pleasure and well worth the focused break in period. It does end up being rather soft once broken in. Again, some say too soft and splays too much, but I like that.I'm getting tempted by boar, have some questions. Based on reports and reviews I'm leaning strongly toward the SOC. Seems to have soft tips, quick break in, right size knot. So, is this a good choice for a first boar and face lathering? Will it replace my synth Trafalgar T2? Finally, at about $30 shipped, is there something comparable at a lower cost?
Zenith’s B03-A26 is a larger knot, but is along the lines of an SOC in my view. Check our yourshaving and see what they are offering. Prices are low enough you can get a couple to try them and see what me right for you.
I ended up buying 6 zenith boars from just shaving, all absolute bargains and fantastic brushes to boot.Many will tell you it’s too big for face lathering. I disagree. It ends up being in the larger/fuller size for face lathering but it will do the job. I would say that the SOC doesn’t have a reputation for a quick break in. Mine took 3 weeks of daily use to really have a marked change in feel of softness. After 6 weeks it was an absolute pleasure and well worth the focused break in period. It does end up being rather soft once broken in. Again, some say too soft and splays too much, but I like that.
My suggestion if you want something that generally breaks in quick or feels practically broken in Right out of the box, try a zenith. Many of the popular zeniths have larger knots than the SOC, but you can certainly find some smaller knots from zenith at a good price. I would add to stock with a brush that has a loft as tall or shorter than the SOC if you end up looking at this brand.
Zenith’s B03-A26 is a larger knot, but is along the lines of an SOC in my view. Check our yourshaving and see what they are offering. Prices are low enough you can get a couple to try them and see what me right for you.
Now your in my league. I think I have 7 zeniths on my shelf. I love’em!I ended up buying 6 zenith boars from just shaving, all absolute bargains and fantastic brushes to boot.