Thread: Boar brush that doesn’t STINK .....needed.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

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This Omega Big Knotted Boar

Well, it may have to do with the size of the knot. I would say keep using it and the smell should dissipate with time. Looks like a fine brush to me.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

This Omega Big Knotted Boar

I remember mine was pretty ripe from new . Took a lot of repeats with the shampoo IIRC.
Anyone tried soaking in baking soda ? It's pretty good at odour removal.

That’s one of the brushes I have. I did not notice any odour at all even with the first use and I did no prep prior to using it. Maybe my smeller isn’t so good?

I have had Omegas that didn't smell at all, but certainly had one that stank for ages.

My newly acquired synthetics however did not smell at all.

Originally Posted by easyace

I have had Omegas that didn't smell at all, but certainly had one that stank for ages.

My newly acquired synthetics however did not smell at all.

I just ordered a Synthetic brush for my son .....how are they ??

Originally Posted by onimaru55

I remember mine was pretty ripe from new . Took a lot of repeats with the shampoo IIRC.
Anyone tried soaking in baking soda ? It's pretty good at odour removal.

Was gonna mention the baking soda.

Put a teaspoon in a coffee mug with enough water to cover bristles. Soak for a half hour, then rinse and shampoo. I've also used "SHOUT" laundry cleaner. It goes deep into the knot, loosening any gunk built up in the bristles.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

I just ordered a Synthetic brush for my son .....how are they ??

I have a RazoRock and a couple of Yaqi synthetics. They are BIG brushes and were under $30 Canadian each. I really enjoy them.

I find they take a while to raise a good lather in a bowl or scuttle, but face lather quite well. Big advantage is that require little or no pre-soaking and clean up and dry quickly after use. IMO these synthetics are great starter brushes for a newbie and great travel brushes for anyone.

My 2 Omegas never smelled, I bought them a decade ago

then again I work daily with horses and manure, so I might not be the best judge of smell

Originally Posted by nessmuck

I just ordered a Synthetic brush for my son .....how are they ??

I have a couple of synthetic brushes and they can lather anything be it a hard puck, croap or cream easily. When finished just give them a good shake and they will be dry in no time at all. There really is no point in soaking them either.

They will take on water but won't retain it as in it will run down over your hand. The best way I have found to use them is to skim the tips across the water, give it a shake and load the brush on the puck. Repeat the water skimming/shake and load some more repeating till you have your thick heavy proto lather in the brush. This lets the lather hold the water as the brush itself really won't. Then I face lather adding water as I go the same way as for loading the brush till I have the lather I want. That should keep any from running down over your hand. Other than modifying how you use them they are excellent brushes overall. I'm sure you will see what I mean when you first start to use it.

Bob

What Bob said^^^^^^