Semogue 620

[lakechuck]

Face-lathered with my new 620 tonight with Razorock XXX. Such a different experience from badger, and I have to say, I think my lather was better. Still a lot to get worked out, but I may be a convert. The backbone is amazing, but the hair itself is still very soft. The thing I like the most is the way the brush improves the lather on the face while not hogging it in the least. I'll have to get some pics on here soon.

[Dtwitch19]

I love my 620 more than my Simpsons CL1. Gives a great lather with soap, cream, face or bowl lathering.

[eblau]

I've got a 620 on the way. I face lather and the 620 sounds like the perfect brush for face lathering. Glad to hear you gents enjoy it!

[Jack Straw]

I have a 1438, which I think is the same knot but with a painted wood handle. I have tried it a few times, but am having a hard time figuring it out. I get a nice lather the first pass, but by the time I go to lather up for the second, there's barely enough to cover my face. I spend plenty of time loading, and use a ton of water. I have no issues with my larger boar (pro48), or my badger/horse brushes, anyone have any advice?

[Den]

Is your 1438 new? I have a 1470 and it took some time to break in before it would start releasing lather. It's quite densely packed for a boar so it used to hog all the lather for itself. Now it's one of my favorite brushes.

[Jack Straw]

Yes I've only used it 3 times. I guess I'll have to be patient. :)

[Den]

Give it a little more time and you'll love it. You might even start to wonder what's with all this badger business talk when boar is available, and almost always considerably cheaper. :001_smile

[johnnypipe]

Yes I've only used it 3 times. I guess I'll have to be patient. :)
You need to use it everyday for at least three weeks, then you will realize what a great brush it is. I've got a Duke 2 collecting dust on account of a broken-in Semogue.

[Red Horn]

Make sure you allow it to dry FULLY between uses. The wet/dry cycle is what allows the tips to split and become softer.

[trick420]

I have a 1438, which I think is the same knot but with a painted wood handle. I have tried it a few times, but am having a hard time figuring it out. I get a nice lather the first pass, but by the time I go to lather up for the second, there's barely enough to cover my face. I spend plenty of time loading, and use a ton of water. I have no issues with my larger boar (pro48), or my badger/horse brushes, anyone have any advice?

Patience and persistence will pay off. My 1438 is my go-to brush and gets used almost daily. I will occasionally use my Simpsons Case or my Altesse, but I prefer the 1438. I face lather, and it's outstanding.

[Jack Straw]

Thanks guys. I will just rotate it in every other day. Looking forward to the results. I must say, I really like the size and look of the brush.

[lt114]

My 1520, which has the same knot as the 620, face lathers better than any badger brush I own.

[DymondCutter]

My curiosity is sky high right now! How does this compare to a Savile Row which is my current favorite (3118) brush? Where do I buy one?

[Den]

My curiosity is sky high right now! How does this compare to a Savile Row which is my current favorite (3118) brush? Where do I buy one?

I've never used a Savile Row, but boars in general are great! Once broken in they can be as soft as a badger, have more backbone and cost vastly less. A boar AD is much easier to feed than a badger one. :wink2:

EDIT: Oh that's right you want to know where you can buy some boars. Start here
(http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Vendor_Discounts)
There are so many more:

West Coast Shaving
Italian Barber
Shoe Box Shave Shop
Bullgoose Shaving
Lees Razors
etc...

[Jack Straw]

For anyone keeping score...you guys were right. Loving this brush!

[CyclingFool]

I'm curious to try one as well, but I have absolutely no clue which one to get...

[jepeck]

I've been ready to order an 830 for about a month now. Every time I read a bristle bashing post I pause, because shipping and depreciation will make a resell unpractical. Reading threads like this make me want to risk the $30 though.

[redrako]

I've been ready to order an 830 for about a month now. Every time I read a bristle bashing post I pause, because shipping and depreciation will make a resell unpractical. Reading threads like this make me want to risk the $30 though.

If you go into the BST forum and type in 830 into the search box, I'm sure that you'll be reassured about it's resale value.

[celestino]

Eric,
Great for you, sir! You should read this post and put some pictures up so. i posted my pics of my Semogue 1800 to assure the OP that the brushes actually lather well.
Here is the original post:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/281255-Semogue-Boar-I-don-t-get-it
Enjoy and welcome to the world of Semogues. You should try the 830, best brush they have, in my opinion!

[Broogiedad]

Breaking in a 620 now. Bought one for my son also. Nice brush. Glad I also got a purchased a Commodore x2 to use while the 620 is drying.

[eblau]

Eric,
Great for you, sir! You should read this post and put some pictures up so. i posted my pics of my Semogue 1800 to assure the OP that the brushes actually lather well.
Here is the original post:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/281255-Semogue-Boar-I-don-t-get-it
Enjoy and welcome to the world of Semogues. You should try the 830, best brush they have, in my opinion!
Thanks! I've been reading that thread with much interest. I still have some breaking in to do with my 620 and have since ordered and received a SOC with cherry handle. I'll chime in if I have anything to add.

[itsmedave]

I bought both the 620 and the 830 at the same time and have been breaking them in (along with a 1305) and find the 830 vastly superior to the 620. The handle is a big bigger which makes it much easier to lather for someone with big hands.