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    Finely got my new Omega brush today. Used almost as soon as I got it. I don't us a mug and soap I use the SRD plastic jar of sandalwood. The brush that I've been using is a very old boar brush. the bristles are pretty stiff. I's a Every Ready C40. I've been using it since about 1950 or so. My new brush is different to say the least. It's not but a little longer than the old brush but a lot softer. It took longer to load up than the old one but that's to be expected. It's new to me. Now when it did load up and I presented it to my face it also felt different. softer to the touch and smoother. I really didn't know a boar brush would be this soft and smooth. I will use it for a while and see how long it takes me to learn this new tool that I've acquired. If I don't (It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks) I can always find another to try. This is the omega no. 81064. I know that if I change to a cream it would be magnificent. It is however a beautiful brush and looks good in it's little stand that it came with.
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    50 years? Bought time you got a new one! Enjoy.

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    Mmmmm. I think it is pics or it didn't happen. Lets see that new brush fully loaded!
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    After 50 years you deserve to get 2.
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    50 yrs?,more like 65
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    50 yrs?,more like 65
    No. I'm only 65. My teacher made me start shaving when I was 12. not much beard but the stash was there. back then you couldn't wear your hair long or have a stash and teachers whopped ya when you messed up then pop popped you when ya got home. Really think we need more of that now days. Oh and the brush was my dads. I think he got in 50. some times when I think of those days and try to type my mind and fingers don't work at the same speed. Dad and I shared the same brush until I went into the service and then when I came home. In the service I used hand soap and shaved in the shower. when dad passed I kept the brush and used it off and on since then. now since Sep 2013 I've used only it. So between my dad and me it's been well used. Next time I set up for photos i'll take a photo of it and the new one side by side. I really don't know how it has helled up as good as it has. It really looks good for it's age. Sorry about miss the information. Wasn't intentional. I HATE MATH I got one of my year books out and subtracted the years. I remembered the grade and the teachers name and her photo. I really believe she hated kids. anyway from now on I'll do better at getting the dates and time right.
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Size:  31.6 KB Here's the photo of the old and new.

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    The old brush looks a little tired, but not bad for it's age and use. The new brush is pretty slick looking.
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    You sure took good care of the old one :<0) I hear the boar breaks in and gets softer so give it some time. I won't say how much.
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    The old ones has a right to be tired. I'm not going to retire it just use now and then. the new one is just a little taller than the old one but feels good in the hand. The old one was leaning more but I heated some water to not quite boiling and added some fabric softener and the brush relaxed some when hung upside down. I'm afraid to do to much to it I really don't want to harm it. after all we've come a long way together and it reminds me of dad. I've got 4 different soaps from SRD so i'll assign it to just one of them. I've the mug from back then but don't us it I kind of like the soap and container they come in from SRD. Neat and clean and easy to keep up with. The brush came with a plastic stand but I don't know if I like it or not. It closes off the back side of the brush and might be harder for air to get to it and dry it. I wonder if it would be better to shake it good wipe with a cloth and set it up right to dry. I'll read more here at SRP. I do like the weight of the new brush. it feels like you have something in your hand. you know.
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