Was it boar or badger? Something in between? Also, I'm thinking about getting boar but how do I know if I get one that wasn't cut? I want it to be soft and cheap...under $30 at the moment. If there is such a thing. Basically, I'm looking for somewhat stiff but get's soft later. IF the cheapest badger does that...I'm interested...What's popular for barbers now? Practical choices, not..."we use only the highest grade silver tip badger because we like to use the best period." Yeah, if MOST barbers could afford that and a frog had wings...and there were more peanuts in my Mr. Goodbar...etc etc...
What did barbers use back in the 50s?
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My favorite boar. The 31064 from Omega.
Trust me, its not clipped. Its oh so soft, even before breaking in. 28USD plus shipping.
Want to keep the Total amount with shipping under 30? That is easy. check out the pro and colors models from omega!
Pro #48 16USD
Pro #49 Colors 12USD
Cheapest 310xx Series brush would be the 31020 24 USD
Trust me, its not clipped. Its oh so soft, even before breaking in. 28USD plus shipping.
Want to keep the Total amount with shipping under 30? That is easy. check out the pro and colors models from omega!
Pro #48 16USD
Pro #49 Colors 12USD
Cheapest 310xx Series brush would be the 31020 24 USD
In the 1950s barbers in this country did not use a brush at all. lather was dispensed by their latherking and applied with their hands.
Hot foam treatment...I love when they use that on my neck after a hair cut.
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Oh, when did they start/stop using brushes? Is that a new thing or was it discontinued then picked back up again?
I don't know about barbers, but my dad told me that he saw his first can of shaving cream at the Pearl Harbor PX around 1951.
because of health laws brushes probably stopped being used very early in the 20th century and they have never returned. In many cases the regular customers left their shaving mugs and brushes in the shop so when they came in they could use their own stuff.
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The perfect brush line for you is the Omega Boar line of Professional Brushes made for Barbers. A big'un is sold by Appleton's Barber supply for 10.50 , its a Marvy brush thats a rebranded Omega Barber Brush. Shoebox Shave Shop has a full line of Omegas and West Coast Shaving has a nice Omega for a steal.
I have 3 Omega Pro boars and they are tough and well made but very very soft especially as you use and break them in. Personally I prefer them to fight soaps than deal with creams .
I have 3 Omega Pro boars and they are tough and well made but very very soft especially as you use and break them in. Personally I prefer them to fight soaps than deal with creams .
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Ok, so somebody sell me...why should I buy a boar brush to go with or perhaps replace my badgers?
I remember my dad get a straight shave during the 60's. I believe his barber used a boar brush.
1. Inexpensive.
2. Excel with soap especially hard ones.
3. Get better with time.
Boars offer stiff backbone with very soft tips.
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what about a mix of boar and badger? like this one...http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/vulfix-404-grosvenor-mixed-badger-and-boar-shaving-br404.html
that's an abomination! badger and boar should not mix!
It's actually quite good. I have that brush. I still have dreams of maybe one day finally finding a place that will make a silvertip badger/boar bristle mix brush for me. 
Just buy the Omega already. Sheesh!
The Omega boar brushes are wonderful. You will love it. You'll come back on here and rave about it. Order one!
The Omega boar brushes are wonderful. You will love it. You'll come back on here and rave about it. Order one!
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OR....somebody could trade me one for that Gillette Old Type I'm selling...
I'm using the pro #49 and honestly I don't see any reason to spend any more money on brushes other than to have something expensive and pretty on my counter....
You really can't go wrong with an Omega, mine digs loads of soap up and works well on hard to soft soaps, however the initial smell is horrible
You really can't go wrong with an Omega, mine digs loads of soap up and works well on hard to soft soaps, however the initial smell is horrible
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