Stiffest, Firmest, Toughest Boar....

What brush am I looking for???

I want something with soft tips but ridiculous amounts of spine!!!

Is there such a creature yet?

Who exactly is The King of such beasts???

In fact, Boar, Badger, Horse, Elephant, Zebra... doesn't even matter! As long as it's ethical I'm Game!

Post a wtb for a Boreal 976

The Semogue 620 is soft but scrubby (definitely not scratchy) and super backbone. The 1438 is the same knot but a little cheaper because of the wood handle.

Maybe a 2-band Chubby or Stubby. I have one of each. Ridiculously soft tips with backbones on steroids. My Stubby has the softer tips, and the Chubby has more spine. Probably varies from brush to brush.

Leche said:

The Semogue 620 is soft but scrubby (definitely not scratchy) and super backbone. The 1438 is the same knot but a little cheaper because of the wood handle.

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Another vote for the Semogue 620.

If you want a stiff boar i would recommend the Semegue OC.

st.pauli boy said:

If you want a stiff boar i would recommend the Semegue OC.

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After a months break in they go as floppy as a cooked noodle.

620 is the backboniest brush I know of.

Ignatius said:

Post a wtb for a Boreal 976

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Had the Boreal976, Tough to break in and it Blew the Middle of the knot ~2 months of use , I purchased a TGN Marbled Acrylic Handle & Blond Boar; 20mm knot, ~62mm total length.

I boared the hole depth to ~3/4" and the loft is 45.5mm +/- 1mm, LOTS of Backbone. The Boar is a Vulifix and WILL KNOT be restocked when sold out.

I re-knotted my Root Beer Colored Old Spice Handle with another Boar; 22mm knot, 52 loft. Looks nice, but I have some white areas on the brush tried Bar Keepers Friend, Scrubbing Bubbles and White Vinegar before re-knotting but those stains won't go AWAY.

The Red/White Brush is a Canadian Mohawk with Original Badger. Looks like it was NEVER used, I lathered it once, but it Sheds like a Collie . I'm thinking a Black Badger would look sharp, opinions?