Difference in Omega bristle quality

[I Like it Shaved]

Hey guys, I'm getting a brush as a gift and I'm wondering if the only difference between the lower end Omega brushes ($10-$13) has difference bristles than the higher end ($22-$30). I'm referring to the boar brushes. Is there a difference other than size?

Here are 2 examples of similar brushes in different price tiers:


http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omega-10275-Banded-Boar-Shaving-Brush_p_518.html

VS

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omega-31025-Banded-Boar-Shaving-Brush_p_519.html

[Leche]

The 31XXX has a noticeably thicker bristle and the tips soften up significantly. Here is a good video comparison.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeTU45XNPpA

[I Like it Shaved]

The 31XXX has a noticeably thicker bristle and the tips soften up significantly. Here is a good video comparison.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeTU45XNPpA

Great reply, thanks!

[Be-Bop]

I got a 10029 Baby Pro Boar for less than $10...I've never used a better brush...It's a real work-horse...small brush, huge lather...Used it daily for 2 months and it hasn't shedded one hair, Whats that all about ? I love it, and everyone I know with one loves them, and the boar feels GREAT on your face...I only face lather and I'm sorry when the lathers ready, cause the process feels so good...:)) And the brush is small enough to drop right into a tall pill bottle for traveling...

[Darjeeling Express]

Who did that video?? What a wonderful, thoughtful, sweet presentation! Thank you for posting that.

[schatz]

Great video. I didn't know about the different diameter boar hair across the Omega brushes.

[Aaron622]

Who did that video?? What a wonderful, thoughtful, sweet presentation! Thank you for posting that.

Zach, of "Quick Lather with Boar" fame.

[Leche]

Zach, of "Quick Lather with Boar" fame.

Yup, Zach also did a wonderful right up, Intro to Boar or something, over at Shave my face. Very good read.

[kevtex]

Yup, Zach also did a wonderful right up, Intro to Boar or something, over at Shave my face. Very good read.

A beginner's guide to boar brushes / the science of the boar.
http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35880&highlight=31064

[JPDyson]

"I don't do boar."

I might have to eat my own words here in about 5 minutes (or however long it takes me to decide between a 49 and a 10066...