Thread: is there a huge difference between a van der hagen and a semogue?

I've only had one, a Semogue I bought a few months used by a forum member. I guess I was fortunate that it had that much use when I got it. Very nice brush and surprised I liked it as much as I do.

VDH is at the bottom of the heap in brushes. You can only go one way from that. (talking natural bristle that is)

Van Der Hagen boar brushes are notorious for shedding. Omega and Semogue are much more well regarded. Omega is a fairly large company that makes a large assortment of boar brushes. Semogue is a smaller, family owned business. Personally, I would get a Semogue brush, but be prepared to wait at least two weeks, if you are lucky, to get one delivered from Portugal. If I were to get an Omega boar brush, I would get the 10048 Professional model. The Semogue Owner's Club boar brush and 1305 model boar brush are well regarded boar brushes. I personally own the Semogue Owner's Club brush and highly recommend it.

Let us know what you get.

I have used one Omega and five Semogues so far. The Omega has since been sold. I still own three Semogues that I absolutely love. I was sticking to badger only for a while, but now I am rotating my Semogues regularly and I have to say, I think I like boars better than badger.

I cannot give much advice on the Semogue vs. Omega aspect, but I can say that I believe I am becoming a Semogue fanatic....FWIW. Go with the Semogue...all other things equal, they have more character.

i pulled the trigger and went with this nice $13 model.. it has a smaller knot.. which i enjoy in a brush and reviews say it's the perfect facelatherer.

Lemme know how it works out for you.I actually like the way a boar lathers up.Trouble is,no matter what I do as far as shaking out the moisture,or hanging them upside down,they always,always crack on me.My current Col. Conk brush has like 4 cracks running up the handle.It still works fine,but I just can't seem to avoid the problem?? I like the look of the longer brushes m'self.They remind of those big Barber shop brushes.Good luck Mr. T........Can't believe I just said that ha ha !

pity the foo!

Indeed sir !

i've never had a brush handle crack on me.. are they wood handles?

The Conk is Plastic as have been most of my handles........yer guess is as good as mine,or maybe better.I'll talk to ya tonight,I'm off to get another viking Briar pipe....I think I have a small case of PAD....sorry,off topic.see in the wee hours.also off topic,but....How is it you got a girl friend yet yer on this thing just as much as I am ha ha?She's gotta be one patient girl ? I'll look for the answer tonight..as usual squeeze fuzzy fer me and good shave to ye.Ka'Pla !! (Klingonese)