I don't care for soft bristles. I like being able to work the lather into my whiskers after a few days of not shaving. I've been using an Omega 10066 boar brush and like it more than any of the other brushes I've tried. I'd like to try something stiffer. I looked briefly at the descriptions but couldn't tell which ones were stiffer or softer than others.

Can anyone recommend a stiffer brush than the 10066? Don't need one with steel bristles for removing rust. Just a bit stiffer bristles. I have considered cutting the bristles to be shorter to make them feel stiffer. Would you think that would work? I've read about people trimming brushes to give them a rounder shape or something. Bit I don't remember anything about them getting stiffer after cutting.

I appreciate any help.

Jack