Thread: Omega boar hair brushes

Got a Zenith on the way. It has aluminum handle made in Italy, and is supposedly very high quality brush. I'll report back after I receive it and get a few shaves in with it.

sounds great....I went to a antique shop today. I found a brush there but it was tiny. I don't think it was of much quality.

There are a few around town I should check them out.....anything your looking for I can keep an eye out.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Got a Zenith on the way. It has aluminum handle made in Italy, and is supposedly very high quality brush. I'll report back after I receive it and get a few shaves in with it.

I've had my Zenith for 2 weeks. The aluminum handle is great , very solid and gripped from the top to lather in a mug it fits the hand perfectly. Hard to believe but the knot is actually denser than my Omega barber brushes. With repeated soakings in hot water it broke in over a couple of days. Its unique because that Aluminum handle really is a throwback to the old days when barbers used aluminum handle boars.

Originally Posted by pathology101

I have a Omega watch and its great same one as James Bond wears. Anyhow I will get to the important stuff.

I was looking at a site and they had some omega boar hair brushes for sale at a very good price. They seemed to be of high quality and had good reviews attached to them.

I have a rooney best badger that I bough 3 years ago so it is about time to buy some new brushes. I thought I may buy 2 of these and another badger hair brush. I can always find some use for the brushes. I have a few cheap wall mart ones that I use to wash my face with.

Has anyone ever bought or used boar hair brushes , and if so what do you think of them? I have also seen horse hair and synthetic brushes. Any help would be great.

My evolution as a traditional wet shaver the past 5 years has been, I've changed my mind on everything since I started.

I didn't like boar brushes at first, but now I love them. Terrific lather busters. Great scrubbing action on the face.

My favorite badger knot is finest for the same reasons I like boar. The hairs are more pliable than boar on your face.

I got a synthetic five years ago and didn't like it. No backbone. I'm told they have improved a great deal since then but I'm satisfied with what I've got.

I also got a horsehair. I didn't like it, no backbone. It stunk to high heaven but OxyClean completely killed the smell.

Originally Posted by Hanzo

I've had my Zenith for 2 weeks. The aluminum handle is great , very solid and gripped from the top to lather in a mug it fits the hand perfectly. Hard to believe but the knot is actually denser than my Omega barber brushes. With repeated soakings in hot water it broke in over a couple of days. Its unique because that Aluminum handle really is a throwback to the old days when barbers used aluminum handle boars.

I find the backbone to be very similar to the Omega but the hairs are thinner. Very interesting brush.

Love the big Omega 10049 knot.

I have a cheap Omega boar brush and it is stiff and great on harder shaving soaps that need that extra stiffness to get a lather. It is a workhorse for sure. The only thing I hated about it when it first came in was that the brush had a funny smell. BTW.....it was a new brush, I assume it was just "boarish" smelling!

Originally Posted by Michael70

I have a cheap Omega boar brush and it is stiff and great on harder shaving soaps that need that extra stiffness to get a lather. It is a workhorse for sure. The only thing I hated about it when it first came in was that the brush had a funny smell. BTW.....it was a new brush, I assume it was just "boarish" smelling!

New Boar brushes do smell due the the origin of the hairs used. Same with most Badgers.

Originally Posted by mainaman

New Boar brushes do smell due the the origin of the hairs used. Same with most Badgers.

Mine now after extensive use has the slight aroma of Poraso!

I have two Omega's and they handle creams, hard soap pucks and everything in between with ease.
I've been using them weekly for over two years, so they look a little beat up, but still handle great.

The one on the right is the Bambino - 50068, 100% hog - USD$7.00 from Shoebox ShaveShop.

The one on the left is 50% hog and 50% badger, so a little off topic from the OP's original question.
It's the Mighty Midget - 11047, USD$17.00 from Shoebox ShaveShop.

The prices haven't changed in over two years !!