Boar brush recommendation?

**itsmedave** · 10-21-2011, 05:07 PM

I'd like to have a decent boar that is around the same size as my tweezerman cheapie brush. I still dont quite understand the terminology to know what loft and other terms mean. I love my omega 49 but would like to have something a bit smaller

**DrColossus11** · 10-21-2011, 05:32 PM

Semogue 1470.

**noahpictures** · 10-21-2011, 05:35 PM

^ Can't go wrong with 1470. Semogue also offers 1460; same knot different handle.

**itsmedave** · 10-21-2011, 05:46 PM

Thanks I'll order one now unless someone wants to sell one.

**Den** · 10-21-2011, 05:54 PM

I have both the 1460 and 1470 and it's going to be considerably scrubbier than your 49...even after break-in. Just keep that in mind. If you don't want anything with stiffer bristles I would suggest either the Semogue 1305 or another Omega, like the 10065 or 66.

**talibeard** · 10-21-2011, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Den

...... or another Omega, like the 10065 or 66.

My 10066 is a nice brush but still rather large. In the Omega-line there are quite a few alternatives like the 10019 and its cousins.
The 40033 is a great performer as well when you like the smallish handle.

They all have lofts (=lenght of hair coming out of the handle) around 50mm with a nice density to them.

**cryhavoc** · 10-23-2011, 04:34 PM

I'm really enjoying my Omega 10290

**California Cajun** · 10-23-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by itsmedave

I'd like to have a decent boar that is around the same size as my tweezerman cheapie brush. I still dont quite understand the terminology to know what loft and other terms mean. I love my omega 49 but would like to have something a bit smaller

If you want to replicate a higher-end badger brush, my recommendation is the Semogue 830. If you like the genuine boar feel, I'm partial to the Omega 10005 (nice looking beechwood handle too).

**itsmedave** · 10-24-2011, 03:16 AM

I picked up an Omega 11047 from WCS for $14 shipped. Not too bad. It appears that it's a bit smaller than my tweezerman, but that will be ok. A friend let me see a Wee Scot and it's a bit bigger than it. I want the Wee Scot too, but I've spent waaay to much.