The boar brings you more quality of latherability for your money, but silvertip badger have the best feeling in your face. I have both, and I use both, I get great lather with both kinds of hair. My advice is a Semogue 1305, a great boar hair allrounder and, later, if you want , a decent (not expensive) silvertip in 22-24 mm to feel the softest brush in your face.