Thread: Omega Boar Bristles Too Long?

This is the Omega boar brush I use https://www.maggardrazors.com/produc...shaving-brush/ with a just over 2 inch loft. No problems making lather or it disappearing into the knot. Possibly use more product and less water to start. Yes, I don't think boars are noted to bloom much at least my Omega has not bloomed much.

Bob

@Hart: Yup, that's the one I got. Guess I just have to use it more to get use to it and break it in.

I have an Omega boar and it has bloomed very little, but it is a good brush. If you want a boar that will bloom, both my Semouges have bloomed out (model 830 and 620). The 620 eats MWF alive.

I've done a fair amount of experimenting with boars and my favorite knot is an Omega 20248 shortened up to about 52/53 mm.

NOS Dubl Duck.....whipped up a good lather in my scuttle then I felt like I was painting a picket fence when I applied it to my face. I probably won't use it again. Cool looking brush though, box and all.

I have 2 Omega Boar Brushes my first was a 10066 it has served me well so I got another Omega Boar a 10049 I really like this Brush it make lather like none of the other Brushes I own. I have Badger Brushes, Badger & Boar Brushes but I like my Boar Brushes the best. This is just the way it worked for me they may not work so well for others.

I have a Muhle Boar that is also too long to lather correctly and I doubled a rubber band right at the base of the brush. Works pretty well

I have a long haired brush or two (4) like that. I love it. Paint that creme on and dip the tips in water and go to town.
My Omega is new. The other 3 are vintage. Fun brushes!

I'll try the rubber band trick and see if that works any better. I get a great lather with my Kingsley pure badger and have been leaning on it. But I want the Omega boar to be a good brush. We shall see.