Thread: is there a boar brush equivalent of the wee scot?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

really? the tweezerman was that bad? next time send it my way.. i'd be glad to put it to use..

the hardest part for me is finding a small enough brush.. a 22mm knot just feels like a giant mop to me..

Seems like most people frown on used brushes... But I will keep you in mind

My FrankShaving Luxury Silvertip Badger is now sitting in a soap mug in the shower (for quick shaves) where the Tweezerman was.

--Shoki

yeah.. it seems like people don't like the idea of a used brush.. i've eaten out of plenty of trashcans.. so i could care less if a brush is used..

anyway.. did you get the omega brush that is pure boar or a mix of badger and boar.

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

yeah.. it seems like people don't like the idea of a used brush.. i've eaten out of plenty of trashcans.. so i could care less if a brush is used..

anyway.. did you get the omega brush that is pure boar or a mix of badger and boar.

It's the mix and I really like it. Seems like Jim believes is was mixed all along.

do you notice much of a difference in feel wit the mix brush as opposed to the pure boar?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

do you notice much of a difference in feel wit the mix brush as opposed to the pure boar?

It seems to hold more water for such a small brush. I think it actually holds more water than the large Omega I have. Since it's smaller it seems like less soap goes a longer way with the brush releasing more soap than it captures.

I am not sure how to explain it.

I guess I answered a question you didn't ask...

It currently feels a little scratchier than my 100% Boar but I think it needs some time to break in. My 100% boar feel softer on the face than either of my FrankShaving Brushes however it is much stiffer.


I hope I answered your question...

--Shoki

this acquisition stuff never ends.. here i am wanting to buy a simpson case and now i think i need to get another boar cause the one i have is half badger.. what's a guy to do?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

this acquisition stuff never ends.. here i am wanting to buy a simpson case and now i think i need to get another boar cause the one i have is half badger.. what's a guy to do?

Yep... *AD because we search for our own nirvana. So many products to choose from, through the different product lines and that never-ending search for that 'just right combination' of preparation methods, brush type or size with soap or cream, strop type works with which razor... a plethora of selections.

What's a guy to do? Keep plugging away, do research, make the best informed decision, buy what you can afford, and if what you get does not 'float your boat' at least there is an opportunity to sell or trade and move on to the next 'best option.'