Semogue 2000 too big?

My Semogue 2000 just feels too big for me.

I face lather exclusively, and my Semogue 1305 feels just right.

When I took a pic of the two brushes side by side, I was amazed to see how similar in size they were. The 2000 feels about twice as big on my face.

The more brushes I have, the more I realize how much I prefer smaller brushes.

It looks to have a touch more loft. Are the bristles softer (more flexible?)? That could account for the larger face feel.

Ken

Yes, the tips are softer and the actual bristles are softer, also

Beautiful brush! I like the larger higher lofted boars. I've got an Omega 31025 that I really like for face lathering.

th dimensons are similar to omega 48 which i find to be great!

A Turkish Horse Hair next to a Semogue 1250 which has a total height of 108mm or 4.25 inches. I estimated the loft ~67-70 and knot size in the area of 28-30, Enjoy; BTW the bowl is ~5 1/2" diameter, top down picture was before first lather

Mike'sWorld said:

My Semogue 2000 just feels too big for me.

I face lather exclusively, and my Semogue 1305 feels just right.

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You're right. The 2000 is too big for face lather. I enjoy using the 2000 bowl lathering, it makes great lather, but building lather on the face should be awkward.

I will find out tomorrow if the Semogue 2000 is to large to face lather, just got mine today!

It is definitely a beast.

It will take a while to fully bloom. When it does it will be too big and soft to face lather. I like to bowl lather and mine is absolutely superb for that.

It's my Sunday brush. My 2000 with P.160, a great cup of coffee and the Times and I'm good to go for another week.

I have the same two. IMO the 1305 is the better all rounder. You can face lather with the 2000 if you want, but it's a bit unwieldy and floppy. I only use it if I am having a 3 or 4 pass shave and i'm bowl lathering.

Must agree. I too prefer smaller chubbier brushes. I go by the total height when looking to buy. I prefer to stay under 100mm. So far the biggest I have is 97mm, the smallest is 94mm.

I have the an Omega that is similar in size. I first thought it too large but now I just build a lather in my palm for 20 seconds first. Then it's ready to do a bit of face work and I find the longer bristles to be quite comfortable. I normally use a much smaller badger with completely opposite qualities which I like a bit more but I do like the contrast and changing up the feel sometimes.

Well I must say it is a beast! I loaded it up with AOS Sandalwood soap, had to choke up a little on the bristles at first but once it got going it was pretty nice.