New brush advice

[Craigk37]

I am currently using a pure bristle (don't even know what that is) men ü brush but I think I want to try something new. I don't think I am ready to spend good money on a decent badger brush yet so I was thinking maybe a omega boar brush that I see alot of people talking about? Only problem is I don't have a clue what I am looking for and would appreciate a little advice. I've been looking at a lot of them on www.connaughtshaving.com but is pure bristle different to boar?

I use mainly creams with a bowl but have been trying face lathering with a Palmolive stick.

Thanks in advance

Craig

[Amzimbo]

No, bristle and boar are one and the same, although boar bristle can vary a bit in quality, just as badger does.

[Craigk37]

Is there any omega brushes that stand out on that website? There is just so many and am not sure of the difference.

[dpmtherrien]

I've seen some really nice deals on gear from The English Shaving Co. over there. Its worth checking out.

[teegowebs]

Ah, i just asked this question. How much is the average bristle/boar brush vs badger? Would barber shops use bristle vs badger?

[Amzimbo]

Boar brushes on average are much less expensive than badger. For a useful comparison, go to Vintge Scents and check out the 2011LE Semogues. They come in both boar and badger versions with the exact same handles ( but N.B., as LE's these boars are much pricier than a more typical, garden variety brush would be).

[Mendel]

Consider a Semogue 1305 boar as well. Once it breaks in, it is fabulous!

[VULPES]

Morning Craig,

I had been using the Wilkinson Sword boar for years and have recently bought a New Forest brush. You can't beat them for value and it feels absolutely fanbloodytastic. I reckon they are around half the cost of something from one of the more well known companies.

http://newforestbrushes.blogspot.com/

[Craigk37]

Thanks for your reply guys, I have narrowed it down to two. The semogue 830 or the semogue owners club in ash wood which I think is only on Vintage scent. I liked the 1305 but don't like the green paint.

[Dmoney]

I love my semouge 830 that I got of B/S/T....and It is my go to brush.... plus its a fraction of the cost of a Badger in one of the "name brands"

[Arcadies]

Thanks for your reply guys, I have narrowed it down to two. The semogue 830 or the semogue owners club in ash wood which I think is only on Vintage scent. I liked the 1305 but don't like the green paint.


I love my semouge 830 that I got of B/S/T....and It is my go to brush.... plus its a fraction of the cost of a Badger in one of the "name brands"

I also have the 830 and after a few months of heavy use it has more in common with a silvertip badger than a boar brush. Once it's well broken in the tips become extremely soft, it easily splays out for great coverage but it's not floppy, however it has absolutely no "scritch" which is a quality most boar fans want. I love the brush but have come to consider it more of a badger in boar's clothing than a proper boar brush and depending on my mood, use it accordingly and grab my LE Bristle 1 or Omega 10066 when I want a real boar.

[Chevyguy]

I find that my Semogue 1305 boar brush works great with my creams or soaps.

Clayton