Which Boar brush

[Dipesh]

Omegas are pretty quick compared to Semogues.

Semogues for me take forever (crap to good), omegas are almost instant (good to amazing).

 

[Wayne]

It takes a while. Maybe a few weeks. They're firm but yet the tips are a lot softer once broken in. Patience is needed (in Yoda voice).

Patience.....I don't posses in any quantity. It'll end up in the bin if it is still like a bog brush after a few uses

 

[Chris]

Don't forget to soak it. You can get away with sloshing a badger, but a boar wants a minute or two to absorb water and soften the bristles.

 

[Wayne]

Don't forget to soak it. You can get away with sloshing a badger, but a boar wants a minute or two to absorb water and soften the bristles.

Cheers Chris. I soak all my brushes whilst I shower.

 

[R181]

Patience.....I don't posses in any quantity. It'll end up in the bin if it is still like a bog brush after a few uses

The Proraso boar brushes is made by Omega as far as I can see. I really like my well broke in Omega boar brushes. Like others have said. it takes time and patience for a boar brush to break in, the tip to split/flag and become soft. About 2 weeks of everyday use sounds about right to me. I used a boar brush exclusively for 40 or so years before discovering badger brushes a few years ago when joining various shaving forums. I could still happily use a well broke in Omega boar brush exclusively even after using badger brushes.

Bob

 

[Steve Bowles]

When I saw this thread I knew I'd be onto Amazon. I've been thinking about a boar brush, and I'm taking the plunge.

 

[Shaverrific666]

Zenith and Semogue for me. Not that Omegas aren't quality just find Zenith and Semogue slightly superior.

 

[Steve Bowles]

I just got a Proraso and an Omega. It's all your fault, Wayne.

 

[Wayne]

When I saw this thread I knew I'd be onto Amazon. I've been thinking about a boar brush, and I'm taking the plunge.

Can't have nowt to myself @Steve

I just got a Proraso and an Omega. It's all your fault, Wayne.

......Unbelievable.. Good job I wasn't on the Titanic I'd have got the blame for that too

 

[Nishy]

Omega 1009. Semogue boars ended up being passed on, Proraso brush ended up being passed on. Only the Omega was a joy to use as well as a joy to break in, which happened quite quickly.

 

[wazza]

Patience.....I don't posses in any quantity. It'll end up in the bin if it is still like a bog brush after a few uses

Haha fair enough, you'll be plesently rewarded though.

Don't forget to soak it. You can get away with sloshing a badger, but a boar wants a minute or two to absorb water and soften the bristles.

i only give mine about 30 seconds, same with my badgers too. Thats why I like this wet shaving malarky, there is no set way to do it.

 

[flip-68]

omega 48 is an excellent brush - handles are pretty crap but the knot more than makes up for it. i love mine

 

[Steve Bowles]

Can't have nowt to myself @Steve

......Unbelievable.. Good job I wasn't on the Titanic I'd have got the blame for that too

Sorry, but good ideas are not protected intellectual property. And yes, if you were on the Titanic you'd have rightly gotten the blame.

 

[Wayne]

Sorry, but good ideas are not protected intellectual property. And yes, if you were on the Titanic you'd have rightly gotten the blame.

Enjoy your brushes you rascal

 

[Rowlers]

Omega's knots are best, Semogue's handles are nicer, mostly any way.
The Zenith Boar looks very nice too...