Thread: Using just one brush?

Since I have acquired my Semogue 830 Boar Brush from vintagescent, I have not used any of my other three brushes. I have grown extremely fond of my Semogue and plan on purchasing another soon.

Now, I rotate my soaps, creams and razors everyday, but I have not rotated my brushes at all. Does anyone else stick to or own only one brush that they are 100% happy with? I simply have no desire to use my other brushes right now and I'm feeling guilty!

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Since I have acquired my Semogue 830 Boar Brush from vintagescent, I have not used any of my other three brushes. I have grown extremely fond of my Semogue and plan on purchasing another soon.

Now, I rotate my soaps, creams and razors everyday, but I have not rotated my brushes at all. Does anyone else stick to or own only one brush that they are 100% happy with? I simply have no desire to use my other brushes right now and I'm feeling guilty!

I have never tried a boar brush. What would you say is the diff between the boar and the badger?

Originally Posted by nessmuck

I have never tried a boar brush. What would you say is the diff between the boar and the badger?

Well, I don't know if I can give you an accurate answer to this question. My Omega Badger is not a silvertip. While dry, the bristles on the boar feel stiff and rough compared to the badger, however, the entire feel of the brush changes with water. I find that the boar is actually gentler on my face then my badger. Again, this is not a silvertip. To me, the boar seems to build up lather quicker and hold more soap. In addition, the boar feels sturdier so I can kind of mash it into the soap and my scuttle while making lather and not feel like I'm damaging my brush.

I do the same thing with my Thater brush. I kicked my other's to the curb. Funny thing is, at first, I didn't like the Thater. I thought it was way to flimsy compared to a Rooney for instance...I forced myself to use it, as if it was my only brush. Now, I love it. I have to make it a point to use the others....

I use one brush only, I do not feel the need for more.

Originally Posted by zib

I do the same thing with my Thater brush. I kicked my other's to the curb. Funny thing is, at first, I didn't like the Thater. I thought it was way to flimsy compared to a Rooney for instance...I forced myself to use it, as if it was my only brush. Now, I love it. I have to make it a point to use the others....

I just gave my 19 yearold my vulfix because my Thater came in!!!!!!! No turning back now!

Simpson Eshan is the only one for me (pic copied from Bullgoose Shaving website - I bought the brush off of Phil but I have no other affiliation with the site).

it's a wee scot for me.. i also have a vdh.. but it feels like i'm slapping a giant mop around on my face.. the scot is perfect and doesn't throw lather everywhere.

You mean we are allowed to own more than one brush??? I've only ever had one. To think what a bloke could do with two brushes!

Nah, I don't have the room in my...wifes...bathroom cabinet/bench space/wardrobe/old boot to keep another brush. I gots ta be thankful I gots a spot ta hang my toothbrush.


Mick

Like the Boar brushes and have a couple. Also like Savile Row, Pilson, and Simpson. Like the differences in all these brushes.

Ronnie