Okay Gents,

I'm pretty sure this has been asked a million times before...but look at it as yet another chance to discuss something we all love and show off your experience and prowess!

I need your experience and expert advice on a boar brush purchase!

My wife graciously allowed me to buy another shaving brush and I want to try out a boar hair brush. I currently own a good badger hair brush that I use for soft soaps.

I am considering boar because I want to try face lathering (I have been bowl lathering with my soft soap) and the soap I plan to use is a hard puck glycerin soap.

The two brushes I am considering (I know...I've already narrowed the field!) are both from Omega:

1. The Omega 20106 (loft:66mm, knot:27mm)
2. The Omega 31064 (loft:59mm, knot:25mm)

At first glance they look pretty similar, however I think they are going to behave different.

Can you guys PLEASE help me decide?! Do you have experience with these? I sincerely apologize for repeating any drudgery and history on this topic! Thanks!