Recommend an Omega boar brush for face lathering.

[shave/brush]

Recommend an Omega brush that is good for face lathering. I know there are many but I’m looking for one with a short loft.
I tried a Semogue model 610. Now I would like to try an Omega equivalent.

 

[Multum in parvo]

The Beehive @ivan_101 which No. is it? could work as well as all of the small diameter entry level 4-5 Euro brushes.

 

[NorthernSoul]

A great Omega boar which is suitable if you like a low loft and scrubby feel is the 10290 'Baby Pro'. It feels light and insubstantial, but once broken in it works very well.

One of my favorite smaller Omegas is the 11137 with ash wood handle. The knot is about 24mm with 55mm loft. Might be a little tall for you, but it is still scrubby.

An excellent larger Omega is the Omega Jade boar sold by Connaught Shaving in the UK. It is around 27mm with 53mm loft.

 

[ivan_101]

The Beehive @ivan_101 which No. is it? could work as well as all of the small diameter entry level 4-5 Euro brushes.

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10810 (24/50)

On your second picture the left one is small diameter - 10099. But the right one is bigger. 10051 (25/50)

 

[NorthernSoul]

The Beehive @ivan_101 which No. is it? could work as well as all of the small diameter entry level 4-5 Euro brushes.

I have the chrome beehive which is model 10081. Nice brush that I use pretty often. There are several others in that style with red, black, gold handles. Also, there is another slightly larger knot in that style handle.

 

[vladgh]

A great Omega boar which is suitable if you like a low loft and scrubby feel is the 10290 'Baby Pro'. It feels light and insubstantial, but once broken in it works very well.

One of my favorite smaller Omegas is the 11137 with ash wood handle. The knot is about 24mm with 55mm loft. Might be a little tall for you, but it is still scrubby.

An excellent larger Omega is the Omega Jade boar sold by Connaught Shaving in the UK. It is around 27mm with 53mm loft.

I am completely in favor of the 11137 Omega. It's a joy to use.

 

[bartje-p]

smallest one I have used myself was the 10019. For me a bit too small. I also had the 10049, but that one is pretty substantial. I now have the 10108 which is right in the middle and soft enough for face lathering. And it hardly costs anything, another bonus.

the 10108

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[Phil Harmonica]

G'day mate,

Well, up to this point you have received seven replies and seven different opinions. You know what they say about opinions. Same goes for blades, razors, soaps, etc. on the forum, YMMV.

I do not understand why you have limited yourself to Omega brushes.

The best boar brush for face lathering for YOU is the one that you create for yourself. Purchase both a handle that suits your fancy and a nice boar knot. If purchased from the same supplier, tell them NOT to set the knot. Set the knot into the handle with a loft of 50-52mm using a tad (not too much) of clear silicone seal to temporarily hold it in place. Any descent boar knot will need a break-in period. Once it is broken-in you can easily twist and pull the knot out and add a coin or two if 50-52mm is too short/scritchy for you.

 

[NorthernSoul]

Well, up to this point you have received seven replies and seven different opinions. You know what they say about opinions. Same goes for blades, razors, soaps, etc. on the forum, YMMV.

I do not understand why you have limited yourself to Omega brushes.

Because the OP wanted to try an Omega boar? He asked for suggestions, so we gave him a few. What's the harm?

 

[DesertIguana]

I am completely in favor of the 11137 Omega. It's a joy to use.

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Two question's?

What is Wood?

How do you treat to keep looking NEW, Orange or Lemon Oil?

 

[NorthernSoul]

Two question's?

What is Wood?

How do you treat to keep looking NEW, Orange or Lemon Oil?

It is ash wood. It's a fairly hard wood traditionally used for tool handles and similar things.

It doesn't really need treatment. Whatever they applied at the factory is pretty good. I just wipe mine down with a paper towel after using it and set it out to dry.

You could probably use any finishing oil made for furniture if it needed touching up.

 

[vladgh]

It is ash wood. It's a fairly hard wood traditionally used for tool handles and similar things.

It doesn't really need treatment. Whatever they applied at the factory is pretty good. I just wipe mine down with a paper towel after using it and set it out to dry.

You could probably use any finishing oil made for furniture if it needed touching up.

Yes, the description indicates it's made of ash wood. Over the past six months since I purchased it, I haven’t applied any oil to it. For maintenance, I simply brush it lightly under warm water using the same toothbrush I use to clean my razor, roughly every two weeks. That seems to be enough to remove some of the soap scum, which does indeed build up rather quickly on the black plastic ring and around the raised wooden ring.

 

[shave/brush]

Thank you all for your help. I may try the Omega 10290. Pretty short loft.

A great Omega boar which is suitable if you like a low loft and scrubby feel is the 10290 'Baby Pro'. It feels light and insubstantial, but once broken in it works very well.

One of my favorite smaller Omegas is the 11137 with ash wood handle. The knot is about 24mm with 55mm loft. Might be a little tall for you, but it is still scrubby.

An excellent larger Omega is the Omega Jade boar sold by Connaught Shaving in the UK. It is around 27mm with 53mm loft.

 

[Rhody]

Let us know how you like it.

 

[nelsonic21]

I am completely in favor of the 11137 Omega. It's a joy to use.

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I've had this model for a couple years. The handle has held up well with the ring providing a good grip and of course Omega's knots build a great lather.

 

[AceyMan]

If you're not totally fixated on Omega peep the Semogue 1470. It's a wonderful tool (and stupid cheap for what you get).
/AC

 

[ChriWilson]

How do you treat to keep looking NEW, Orange or Lemon Oil?

Ballistol

 

[DesertIguana]

Back long ago people use to treat Wood, and Metal with OLIVE OIL, in the 1700's it was referred to as Sweet Oil.

 

[Guido75]

Any news @shave/brush? The Omega Proraso is also a great face lathering brush.

 

[shave/brush]

Any news @shave/brush? The Omega Proraso is also a great face lathering brush.

I have kind of given up on it for now.