I suspect your problems could have been avoided if you had paid closer attention to the model number!
Yes, thats right, you got the Devils little helper model! :D
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I bought one starting out. It is better than a boar brush and, I think anyway, a good start to badger.
If you have the money and are sure you want to keep wetshaving, by all means go ahead and jump to something like the C&E. I have one and I love it. But if you want (need?) to start out slow go ahead and try the Omega. It is a step up from the boar and nylon.
Just my thoughts,
Ken
Oops. Found this thread in Shaving forum. Moved to Brushes, Mugs & Stuff...
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