Thread: My Vie-Long White Horse Hair Brush arrived

I had two #04312. The first one was very good (but a little prickly which was OK) for a few months and then it got a reverse "bird's nest". The core stayed stiff but the outer wrap went stupid. After less than 100 uses I took it back to the retailer; the retailer called the North American rep (in Canada, I think) who couldn't have been nicer and sent me a replacement. It was worse than the brush it replaced. I am back to Omega 10049 and Semogue 1305 boar brushes. Horse no more.

Too bad. I liked the handles.

Thank you Dory for the excellent and sincere review.
Someone over here once said that horse hair is inappropriate for shaving brushes. I am afraid he was right. I am not happy with my horse brushes as well, too bad because they are so pretty.

Thank you folks for the understanding.


I have 12 Boars in my cabinet,i think it's time to re-knote this Horse and be 13
Boars are trusted.

Had the same problem and was told I used to much pressure. Bottom line is this brand has problems with the white horse hair brushes. You can read many others who share out exact problem. There are much better brushes out there for the money. I have never had this problem with synthetic or badger brushes.

A horse brush with mane and tail hairs eh? Looks like they got you coming and going.

Too bad it didn't work out. It's a pretty brush.

Bummer. While not a white, mine has been awesome for several years. I do not, however, 'soak' my brushes. Turns them into a floppy mess, IMO. Ever seen a soaking wet boar, badger, or horse?
Not a pretty sight! Heavy, disheveled and limp
Dry, with the tips dipped in water, lather, as needed and stirred, using the backbone of the hairs, makes using good brushes a joy. Tossing it in hot water for 1 second messes up the reason for the brush. The backbone has been melted away. JMO. YMMV

Originally Posted by sharptonn

... I do not, however, 'soak' my brushes. Turns them into a floppy mess, IMO. Ever seen a soaking wet boar, badger, or horse?
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Dry, with the tips dipped in water, lather, as needed and stirred, using the backbone of the hairs, makes using good brushes a joy. Tossing it in hot water for 1 second messes up the reason for the brush. The backbone has been melted away. JMO. YMMV

A dry brush. Very interesting idea! I will try it to see if it works on my horse hair brushes.

I have a horse hair from Vie and love it for certain soaps. It is rather soft so if you need a stiff setup this brush is not a contender. I like to use it on pastes when using the scuttle. Best application I have found so far.

I find mine good for any purpose. Wetting the tips and going at the lather a bit at a time makes it work great, Just like any other good brush, IMO.

I have tried to "bring round" this brush but i failed
These are the last photos of that Horse knot,he goes for a replace by another (not Horse).