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  1. 05-23-2010, 12:04 PM #1
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    Default Difference in Omega bristle quality

    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/Omeg...ush_p_518.html

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    http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omeg...ush_p_519.html
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    The 31XXX has a noticeably thicker bristle and the tips soften up significantly. Here is a good video comparison.

    [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeTU45XNPpA[/YOUTUBE]
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leche View Post
    The 31XXX has a noticeably thicker bristle and the tips soften up significantly. Here is a good video comparison.

    [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeTU45XNPpA[/YOUTUBE]
    Great reply, thanks!
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    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...
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    Who did that video?? What a wonderful, thoughtful, sweet presentation! Thank you for posting that.
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    Great video. I didn't know about the different diameter boar hair across the Omega brushes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darjeeling Express View Post
    Who did that video?? What a wonderful, thoughtful, sweet presentation! Thank you for posting that.
    Zach, of "Quick Lather with Boar" fame.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron622 View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leche View Post
    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/vie...ighlight=31064
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    "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...
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