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

Hi guys. I just bought a semogue owners club super badger from straight razor designs and im a little confused. Is the one on straight razor designs the same as the semogue 2 band? Most other sites I see it at state that its 2 band finest. Even vintagescent states that they use 2 band finest badger. There was even another website that said the super badger they had is silvertip. It also looks smaller than what I expected. I will post pics when I get home. Im just worried I bought the wrong brush.

Far as I know SOC badger brushes are 2 band silvertip knots, could be wrong though.

Bob

This is the picture of the brush I received. This also looks rather small to me. It's suppose to be 55/24. Does it seem too small?Attachment 234417

measure it mate that will sort out the size check
cant vouch for the models but sorry

Here's my SOTD pic, a SOC 2 Band.

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IMO, yours looks normal.

That is a good solid size. Unless you want some gargantuan 30mm brush. Most like the size you are getting.

Yes, a 24mm knot is about the size I'd bet most people use give or take a couple of silly millimeters. I have had my SOC 2 band badger brush for a few years now and just measured it, 24mm X54mm loft. It has bloomed a bit with use but hugely. As suggested before mike the brush and see what the measurements are. Keep in mind there are slight variations in the measurements from brush to brush.

Bob

I measured it at 22.5-23/52-53mm. Im sending it back for them to find a bigger knot. Im still not sure if the "super badger" brush is the same as the soc 2 band finest I want but Im just crossing my fingers on that one. 95 dollars is a lot to spend on a gamble. -_-

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Originally Posted by Ponypox

I measured it at 22.5-23/52-53mm. Im sending it back for them to find a bigger knot. Im still not sure if the "super badger" brush is the same as the soc 2 band finest I want but Im just crossing my fingers on that one. 95 dollars is a lot to spend on a gamble. -_-

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Kind of late to ask but have you contacted the vendor and asked for clarification on the points that are bothering you first?

Bob

No but I probably should have. I just figured that if they are not the same brushes then the super badger would be better than the finest badger. Ill probably ask them just to know. They said I can send my brush back and they can look for a bigger knot.

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.