TGN boars

Has anyone used them? I was wondering how they compare to a Semogue or an Omega. I know that both TGN and Semogue have different grades any input would be appreciated

Felt like my TGN boar broke in faster than my Semogue did. I have only used it a handful of times and it already feels really nice to face lather with. It TEARS through soaps as well, really nice when I want to lather up Mama Bear . If you have a handle to put it in I would say definitely worth it. That said, I believe the TGN boars are just Omega knots?

I purchased one of the UK cream boar knots (I don't think they are available anymore) and it is horrible. It is a complete shedder and is smaller at the top than at the base. For this reason I have not fully broken it in because it is simply not comfortable to use (knot is too pointed and looses too much hair).

I never did contact the vendor because I hoped it would get better. The sad thing is that it was a restore (obviously) and I really like the handle. As stated earlier, I don't think this knot is available anymore so this is really a moot point anyway.

-CZ

flat_tire said:

I purchased one of the UK cream boar knots (I don't think they are available anymore) and it is horrible. It is a complete shedder and is smaller at the top than at the base. For this reason I have not fully broken it in because it is simply not comfortable to use (knot is too pointed and looses too much hair).

I never did contact the vendor because I hoped it would get better. The sad thing is that it was a restore (obviously) and I really like the handle. As stated earlier, I don't think this knot is available anymore so this is really a moot point anyway.

-CZ

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Looks like he has 2 omegas and these
http://www.thegoldennib.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_45&products_id=194
they are listed as UK/Vulfix. Is this the knot that you got?

Those are the banded version, but are the same UK knots. I like my boars to look like boars so I got the cream version. You can see my restore in this thread: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/194769-Rubberset-153-amp-203?highlight=Flat_tire

On the other hand, the finest knot is fabulous and gets used 19 out of 20 times.

Thanks,
CZ

Edit: just went and checked this knot to make sure I wasn't overly harsh. Rubbed it for a few seconds dry on my hand and three more hairs fell out.

Probably another reason I didn't contact the seller is that I had just spent so much time restoring the handle and the idea of getting a $12 refund just seemed disappointing.

I got http://www.thegoldennib.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_45&products_id=325 sorry to take so long to clarify. I think it has shed maybe two hairs. It is starting to bloom a little and the hairs are starting to split nicely. I will say that a couple hairs did split at the wrong end lol. Like there is a split near the base of the knot as opposed to the top. I can't say that mine has been bad though. I'll drop an update after I use it a few more times (I'll lather my MWF with it tomorrow and try to remember to take pictures ).

The knots in the Omega brushes can apparently be removed intact fairly easily, and that could give you a wider variety of knot sizes to work with.