I would just order one.

As stated, they are not that stiff starting out, and are not "scritchy" like a pure/black badger and will soften up nicely as you break them in.

I have the Omega 10066 in my Den and use it in the rotation. It is a $9 brush. What is there to lose?

FYI-The paint on the Semogue 1305 will chip off pretty quickly. You might look at a lucite or resin handle if you try a Semogue.