This is probably been covered before, many times.

Right now I've only used very inexpensive badger brushes. One I have is so soft I call it mushy and I don't care for it. The other two have stiffer bristles but I still consider them soft to my face. I've been reading about boar brushes and they seem to have some advantages. Or, disadvantages based on personal preference I assume. I am picturing some of them being so stiff they are uncomfortable to some people. Maybe me. I read they are very good for face lathering. I want to be familiar with face lathering as well as using warm lather, scuttle, hot water and towel, etc. Right now I'm learning how to shave different ways and have not figured out what I like best. I think it's time to try a boar brush. I read an article in a forum (A beginner's guide to boar brushes / the science of the boar shaving brush) that is interesting. The author recommends an Omega #48 professional brush as a first boar brush and judge from there. So, I'm looking for it but haven't found one yet. It is not on SRD I don't think. Maybe I didn't search correctly.

Any recommendations on a boar brush to start with is appreciated. As well as any personal likes/dislikes regarding them and how they compare to badger.

I don't need anything fancy. I am looking for good quality but don't need extra expense based on handle material or anything like that.

Thanks for any help.