Thread: Questions on semogue super badger brush. Im worried I bought the wrong brush/size

That is a nice straight razor thug. Thank you for posting it as well. =)

G'day @Ponypox,

I've own a Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood and I can a sure you is NOT silvertip it Finest (as Best) Badger hair, the correct size for the SOC 2 Band Finest the information comes straight from the Semogue factory. Edit the SOC 2 Band is the only biggest knot on the Semogue market for Badger

Hair Grade: Two Band Badger
Handle Material: Varnished Ash or Cherry Wood
Knot: 24mm – 15/16’’
Loft: 53mm – 2 3/32’’
Loft Diameter Before Use: 48mm - 1 7/8’’
Handle Height: 57mm – 2 ¼’’
Handle Bottom Diameter: 39mm - 1 1/2’’
Handle Diameter in Narrowest Part: 30mm - 1 3/16’’
Total Height: 110mm – 4 11/32’’
Weight: 62g – 2.19oz.

G'day @Ponypox,

I've forgot if you want a Semogue Silvertip Badger you have two choices which are the Semogue 2040HD or the Semogue 2015HD, keep in mind the Semogue SOC 2 Band has the biggest knot on the market

Semogue 2040HD
Hair Grade: Super Badger
Handle Material: Acrylic
Knot: 23mm – 29/32’’
Loft: 58mm – 2 9/32’’
Loft Diameter Before Use: 50mm - 1 31/32’’
Handle Height: 54mm - 2 1/8’’
Handle Bottom Diameter: 39mm - 1 ½’’
Handle Diameter in Narrowest Part: 30mm - 1 3/16’’
Total Height: 114mm – 4 ½’’
Weight: 72g – 2.54oz.

Semogue 2015HD
Hair Grade: Super Badger
Handle Material: Varnished Oak Wood
Knot: 22mm – 7/8’’
Loft: 57mm - 2 ¼’’
Loft Diameter Before Use: 50mm - 1 31/32’’
Handle Height: 53mm - 2 3/32’’
Handle Bottom Diameter: 34mm - 1 3/8’’
Handle Diameter in Narrowest Part: 26mm - 1 1/16’’
Total Height: 112mm – 4 7/16’’
Weight: 50g – 1.76oz.

Another thing that can add to confusion is the different companies call their high end knots by various names. Some will call the top of the line Finest, others Super, Manchurian, High Mountain ....... the next step down with one or another company might be Best, might be Super, or whatever.

Saying that unfortunately there is no universal nomenclature for grades of badger across the board. Best to ask the forum, or even better the vendor before pulling the trigger. Most brush companies have websites detailing their sizes and badger grades as well.