Thread: Semogue........Good brushes !

Originally Posted by Nightblade

No maintenance huh ? So soap and gunk won't get caught between the blades and gummer it all up eh ???? Better to let sleeping dogs lie I say.

You just ditch it and use a new one.

I am still in break-in process
For face lathering is good but i expect more
I am not so enthusiast although is the best Boar that i have.

I really like my Semogue, but, I had read that you had to be careful with them as the paint may chip. Well, I've been very, very careful and..............



It wasn't little chips. Just two big ole chips. The only thing I can think of is maybe the wood swells when I soak the brush? Anyway, this is what I now have.

Knock on wood, no problems with mine yet.

Same here, no problems yet with my 1350. Mind you I don't soak my brushes and don't use hot water.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Mind you I don't soak my brushes and don't use hot water.

As is dry a tap on cool water and then soap load ?

Originally Posted by Doryferon

As is dry a tap on cool water and then soap load ?

Just swirl my brush in the cold tap water in the sink, shake and load the soap. Add water if needed by just putting the tips in the water as needed. To clean run under the cold water tap, squeeze gently, shake a couple of times and store upside down to dry.

Bob

I've soaked mine for 10 min before and have used both hot and cold with no issues. I believe the key is to always make sure the brush is hanging upside down when drying and to also be mindful of knocking the brush around.

Originally Posted by donv

I really like my Semogue, but, I had read that you had to be careful with them as the paint may chip. Well, I've been very, very careful and..............



It wasn't little chips. Just two big ole chips. The only thing I can think of is maybe the wood swells when I soak the brush? Anyway, this is what I now have.

The nice thing about Semogues is they are not expensive to replace if need be. Now what I see here is either a camping or travel brush and then get a new one for home.

That's what can happen to those spray on finishes. Temperature extremes can do them in. You often see that on cheap wood products made in China that look great when you get them but they don't wear well.