Thanks for sharing your experience. I have come close to buying from vintage scent a couple times but for various reasons purchased elsewhere. I'm not sure the wait and hassle is worth the few dollars saved. I had a very similar experience with Star Shaving Supplies. There are too many great vendors on these boards to have to deal with those that fall short.
Which Semogue brush is the best bang for your buck?
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I have the B&B and just ordered the SOC. Since I bowl lather, I'm really looking forward to trying out the SOC.
I have the B&B and just ordered the SOC. Since I bowl lather, I'm really looking forward to trying out the SOC.
I have owned the b&b, omega 13337 and IMO the SOC is definitely in a different league and is well worth the price.
On top of the better knot, it had almost no animal smell (to my surprise as the b&b was heavy there) and the handle design is excellent.
I also have the 2012 SE Soc with the mixed knot and it is wonderful. For $50 from shavetools it is a bargain.
An update on my experience with VS: I just received an email that my order was shipped. I'm mildly annoyed at it being two weeks before my order even shipped, but I ultimately cannot complain as I went into it not expecting to get my brushes anytime soon. Take away from it what you will and make your own decision. The low-hanging fruit of the cheap SOC is tempting, but only you can decide if the wait is worth it. At no point was I afraid of being scammed or cheated, I was just irritated at lack of communication and how long it was taking.
Two weeks is excessive, I agree. Hope mine makes it here a tad quicker than that if not......eh
I emailed VS the same day that you posted about the processing issue. An hour later they posted it as shipped.
Squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Told me next week sometime. Huh. ...
It may depend on which brush you ordered. I ordered a pair of ash wood brushes and was told they had stock issues. They may not have issues with the cherry, or maybe that was just an excuse for forgetting about my order. Maybe they just have a problem with forgetting about orders? That would explain shipping them after being gently reminded about them.
+1 for the Semogue 1438. Once broken in, this brush is soft with exceptional lather building properties. I do prefer short loft and shorter handle brushes; and the 1438 is the perfect for me. I like the 1438 more than my expensive better-badger brushes that I have since sold. One thing to keep in mind is that it takes several weeks of daily use, face or palm lathering, to break in the brush. From there it continues to improve. Also have to give Semogue Kudos to the 830; once broken in it is a fine medium-length boar brush.
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I have a Semogue 2011 LE Finest Bristle 1, an SOC and a 610. My favorite of the three is the 610, and as it the least expensive, it is my clear choice for "bang for the buck". I exclusively face lather, and the 610 is the perfect brush for the job. It has soft tips, good backbone with the right loft and good flow through. It picks up soap well and holds enough lather for three passes.
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Gotta be the 1305. Wonderful with soap and cream once broken in. IMHO, one of the best values on the market.
Update: my SOC has landed in the states from VS. for those who also ordered it recently, check it out. I hope it arrives in a few more days!
I've been thinking of getting a boar too, since I have a synthetic already and a nice badger on the way. The 830 seems the best bet to me, except that the SOC 2-band also looks nice... then you'd have to get a SOC boar so they match 
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That website is unfortunately closed for business until the 25th (I'm assuming the owner is on holiday), so on the specific product pages all prices are N/A so that you can't click them to buy. Go to the category page instead of a specific product page then you can see the prices. FYI that brush is £48.52 ($75.94) including VAT.
.That website is unfortunately closed for business until the 25th (I'm assuming the owner is on holiday), so on the specific product pages all prices are N/A so that you can't click them to buy. Go to the category page instead of a specific product page then you can see the prices. FYI that brush is £48.52 ($75.94) including VAT.
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Semogue 830 for sure!
My SOC took super long to arrive from VS. In the end it was worth the wait.
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Currently, waiting over two weeks. Hasn't even shipped yet. Ugh.
i suggest sending them a message with your order number and date of purchase advising that you are waiting for shipping information. I did that once and my order shipped the following business day.
http://vintagescent.com/index.php?main_page=contact_us&zenid=55e8216557978058c905e30700917fc8
What Kooze said. 7 days after I ordered it, sent them an email and shipped the next day.
My vote is going with the SOC. I love that brush.
Semogue 830: Love this brush.
http://vintagescent.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=83
http://vintagescent.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=83
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