Thread: Brush Suggestions

Originally Posted by altshaver

Hello all,

I am considering getting a second brush to use alternatively to my Thater 4125/0. I was wondering if anyone would give me some suggestions. I like what many others commonly like as well:
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Prior to spending +$75 do you have an eight dollar CVS boar brush?

I highly recommend that we all have one or the equivalent.
My logic is illogical... my first brush was a post exchange boar brush
and it did me well for years. A boar brush and a puck of Williams
will remind ya how to lather and how "dad" did it. They do settle
in in a wonderful way and treat ya well over time. Not an equal
to your Thater but a kindly scrubber for the days when a light scrub and
a face lather are in order.

I have been curious about the Omega and Semogue boar brushes. My intuition tells me that those brushes would feel harsh against the face. However, people have wrote that they are nice when they break-in. I also think that these brushes look really nice, even exotic. I'll keep them in mind.

Originally Posted by altshaver

I have been curious about the Omega and Semogue boar brushes. My intuition tells me that those brushes would feel harsh against the face. However, people have wrote that they are nice when they break-in. I also think that these brushes look really nice, even exotic. I'll keep them in mind.

Give them a try. They smell nasty for a week or so, and stiff, but after 2 weeks are nice. How can a 20 dollar brush act and feel so good is what you will be saying.

Crom

Originally Posted by altshaver

I have been curious about the Omega and Semogue boar brushes. My intuition tells me that those brushes would feel harsh against the face. However, people have wrote that they are nice when they break-in. I also think that these brushes look really nice, even exotic. I'll keep them in mind.

Hello, altshaver:

I have the Semogue silver tip, as I mentioned in my initial post. I also have two Semogue boar brushes: the 1305 and the 620.

They are good boar brushes. I do prefer the 620 to the 1305 for its stronger backbone and ergonomic acrylic handle. The 1305 has a beach wood handle the paint from which seems to chip. Both take a little time to come around.

I must admit, the good old VDH boar brush isn't all that bad either for the money.

Regards,

A boar Semogue would be a great second brush. Especially is you plan to face lather.