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

Yeah Bob, I agree the handle is exceptional in comfort. I kinda knew deep down I was gonna like this brush even before I got it heh heh. I also like the re enforcement metal ring they put on the brush nice touch to it

Nightblade, the Semogue boar bristle brushes are shaving wonders. You have one of the coveted models, the 1305, which is as sweet as a boar brush can get once broken in. I have two of the same model, one with the handle in the Italian flag colors, from the Italian Barber, and with bleached bristle. You might be careful with the handle colors chipping, though, if you knock the brush against the mug wall. Good stuff.

Thanks Obie...as for knockin the brush, Hmm never really thought about it, but I think i'm okay in that dept. good to know just the same though. I'll keep an eye on that. I think I may get to liking these here Portuguese brushes. Now that I think about it, the Portuguese don't get enough credit for their contributions to the world. They were master sailors(probably still are) And their food is deeeelish. MMM Linguica sausage mmmm !!! I like how you say coveted.....for once I can own top of the line and not break the bank ha ha . Cheers !

Second shave with this gem....stiffish..but definitely softer from last time. The shave was divine. I really can't say enough good things about this brush now. New guys.. seriously, if you can't afford an expensive badger and need a good brush, these are what you might want to look at. Just a good brush all around.

This is in Portuguese but thought it neat just the same ......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSy1h4NRTzw

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Second shave with this gem....stiffish..but definitely softer from last time. The shave was divine. I really can't say enough good things about this brush now. New guys.. seriously, if you can't afford an expensive badger and need a good brush, these are what you might want to look at. Just a good brush all around.

I have 2 Semogues and began the break in process like this: lather 10 times a day in the palm of your hand. In a few days, you have a primo brush. Semogues are excellent.

Originally Posted by Wayne1963

I have 2 Semogues and began the break in process like this: lather 10 times a day in the palm of your hand. In a few days, you have a primo brush. Semogues are excellent.

I'm sure it works, but honestly I'm about to go have shave number six and am thoroughly enjoying the natural process. I not only have no regrets on this brush but......well....just that ha ha .

Originally Posted by Wayne1963

I have 2 Semogues and began the break in process like this: lather 10 times a day in the palm of your hand. In a few days, you have a primo brush. Semogues are excellent.

Just lathering 10 times a day will not help you to brake in your brush, unless you can fully dry it each time you lather it. All process of breaking in shaving brush is the cycle of making it wet and completely drying it. Semouge 1305 and SOC are on the way from Portugal to Toronto.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Thanks Obie...as for knockin the brush, Hmm never really thought about it, but I think i'm okay in that dept. good to know just the same though. I'll keep an eye on that. I think I may get to liking these here Portuguese brushes. Now that I think about it, the Portuguese don't get enough credit for their contributions to the world. They were master sailors(probably still are) And their food is deeeelish. MMM Linguica sausage mmmm !!! I like how you say coveted.....for once I can own top of the line and not break the bank ha ha . Cheers !

Don't forget a good lather with a Portuguese cream, Musgo Real. I love it!

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Don't forget a good lather with a Portuguese cream, Musgo Real. I love it!

Interesting yet underated folks those Portuguese. Seems like everything they touch becomes and artisanal classic ? And we joke about instructions being in Portuguese ha ha..........hmmmm. Maybe there is a bigger picture here.