Stiffer brushes

[Scooter1966]

Hey guys !
Could you throw out a few recommendations for some stiffer brushes that aren't bankbreakers ? I hate to just keep buying and trying until I find the right ones.
I think the soaps I've finally settled on may benefit from a stiff brush.
Thanks in advance !!!

 

[Bebe]

boar (Semogue) or Manchurian badger (Zenith)

 

[cwsnc]

Omega 10019, Stiff as a dust broom and under 20 bucks.

 

[Badgerstate36]

Omega and Semogue are 2 good options.

 

[Macfrommichigan]

Semogue 610 is my usual recommendation.

What have you tried already?

 

[Cino]

Omega 20102 or '49. Tips become very soft but backbone is tremendous. You can also stiffen up a boar brush with one or two appropriately sized o-rings.

 

[Cal]

Could you throw out a few recommendations for some stiffer brushes that aren't bankbreakers?

The magical Omega 40033 Mighty Midget renowned for its backbone on steroids.

Like all Omega boars it keeps its shape and has beautifully soft tips once broken in. For $7 it's hard to go wrong.

Knot: 24mm
Loft: 50mm
Handle height: 36mm
Total height: 86mm
Weight: 31g

 

[cryhavoc]

I like the Omega 40033 boar but my favorite Omega is the 10290 boar $10

Ht: 105 mm
Loft: 51 mm
Knot: 21 mm

 

[sandstone]

I recently got this Whipped Dog Boar brush. If you want a good stiff brush at a great price, look no further.

 

[JimL911]

Shavemac D-01 2 band. End of search.

 

[BigJ]

I second the vote for a Semogue boar. There are many badger options but the price point would be higher for me.

 

[vpayne]

Shavemac D-01 2 band. End of search.

Ditto!

 

[cw62803]

Semogue 2000. Please listen to me. Semogue 2000. Look on eBay, find the best price, enjoy for years.

 

[chente12]

Semogue 610. I have one that I use at least 4-5 times a week and it's still stiff. I won't lie and say it's my favorite (because it's a bit too stiff for my taste), but it's the best combination of size and durability (acrylic or some sort of resin handle so no problem soaking) that I own , so it gets the most use.

 

[oscar11]

For a boar brush try the Zenith "Big Scrubby". It's listed with a 28mm knot and set at 50mm for loft. That should work. Badger, it's hard to argue with the DO-1 2 band from Shavemac. If that's too much, a larger 2 band from TGN set low would be a decent option.

 

[old_school]

2nd Semogue 610.

If you don't mind some scrub and a bit of prickle the Simpson Eagle G2 in Pure hair is a keeper. ~$60

 

[Galhatz]

Proraso Pro, it is an Omega Pro with a shorter loft.
Omega 10077, smaller knot and very stiff.
I'd go with the Proraso Pro.
Another addition is a short loft Omega Premium that Connaught just commissioned. The bristles are finer than the usual Omega hair so it is a good balance.

 

[Rudy Vey]

If you are looking for a badger brush, then only one brush for you: Shavemac D01 two-band.

 

[clickity-click]

I like the Omega 40033 boar but my favorite Omega is the 10290 boar $10

Ht: 105 mm
Loft: 51 mm
Knot: 21 mm

+1 ...superb brush and the best Omega Boar I have tried...

 

[StuMcB]

That Omega premium at Connaughts has a 27mm knot and a 52mm loft.