Gents,
I am thinking of getting this model. My current badger is not great on hard soaps. Any opinions on the omega 10099 would be appreciated
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Gents,
I am thinking of getting this model. My current badger is not great on hard soaps. Any opinions on the omega 10099 would be appreciated
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I have a 10098, boar brush, i really like it, though it did stink for a good few weeks, but the smell does go.
Oh OK. Based on your experience, what is the average break in period?Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
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Boar continues to break in through it's life.
They always have good backbone. At first you will have a scritch sensation with them. With mine it took probably 10-15 shaves before most of that was gone. 3 years in with that brush and it still seems to be getting better with age. Now it's really soft at the tips but still has really good backbone.
Boar knots shed a fair bit on the break in, It's normal and once it's got rid of those loose hairs it should stabilise. The smell also goes pretty fast, You can shampoo them to remove the smell or just lather up with something potent like proraso and it'll clear out in a couple of shaves.
Thanks for the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceni
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Also don't limit yourself to the 10099. Omega make an absolutely huge range of brushes, and for very little more you can have a really nice looking brush.
The omega home page will give you an idea of just what is available!
http://www.omegabrush.com/product-sh...en-en/?lang=en
I do not have the Omega 10099 but several 10066 brushes. I think Iceni is right that you should allow 2 to 3 weeks of everyday for the Omega boar to break in. If you can get through that you will be rewarded with a good shave brush.
Bob
I got a 10066 a few weeks back, 7 bucks and I love it. Took a hand full of shaves to lessen the smell. Now it's gone completely and has softened up on the face some which I like too.
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I've got the Omega #48 and also have the 10098 professional and they are great brushes IMHO. The #48 I've had for 5-6 years and have used at least once a week in my brush rotation. Still performs great and is really nice and soft, but still has backbone. Haven't lost many bristles either in all that time. I think all the Omega boar brushes are very good and probably the best value in brushes for the cost. Wash them with shampoo real good when you first get them and soak in some water will help get rid of the hog smell in the bristles. After a week or two the smell goes away for the most part. I don't think you can go wrong with the Omega boar brushes. Just find the size that you like best. The two I have are both large knots and long bristles and they make great lather and loads of it.
Lou
Everyone here seems to agree that I can't go wrong with the Omega besides the lower price point. Really looking forward to ordering one. Thank you gents for sharing your experiences and opinions
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Count me in with the other Gents. Good boar brushes are a great value that outperform their cost by far. I have both the Omega Proraso and the 10098. These big boar brushes just get softer and softer the longer you use them, yet they maintain a good scrubby backbone. These and the Semogue boars are clearly my favourite brushes. You just can't co wrong with them!
I have a few Omegas and they are fine brushes, great for hard soaps.
About a 4 to 1 ratio, warm water to vinegar soak, 10-15 min and hair shampooing or Dawn dish soap, shampoo will get rid of the smell. May take a couple soaks. Soak up to the knot. Rinse well in hot water.
Thoroughly dry the brush.
Shake off most of the water into the sink, Blot the brush on towel.
Take a micro fiber or cotton hand towel, drape over your open hand, like you are going to shake hands and run the brush across the index finger so the tips are hitting the fingers, about 6-10 times. Rotate the brush a quarter turn and do it again.
If the brush is still damp move the towel, so a dry portion is over the hand and do it again. When finished, the brush should almost be dry to the touch on your face. Hang dry, you can buy plastic brush holders very inexpensively.
Can’t beat the Omega brushes, for the price.
Great tip. Thanks for sharing [emoji1]Quote:
Originally Posted by Euclid440
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Thanks for your recommendation. I have placed the order for 10099, it's the only model available here in Malaysia. Looking forward to using itQuote:
Originally Posted by WindsorRaz
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All those Italian barbers can't be wrong!Attachment 241946
I am sure of it!! On YouTube, all Italian barbers spot a boar, Proraso/CellaQuote:
Originally Posted by AntiqueHoosier
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