For me it's boar brushes that are overrated. I've had a number of them, 5+, but I really think a midrange badger will out do a boar any day of the week for me. Actually since I got my duke 2 I've have amazing lathers (I only face lather).
I also find most splashes over rated as they tend to dry me out.
I also find most splashes over rated as they tend to dry me out.