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Pretty much. They're workable but IME they're not pleasant. Grab a semogue or an omega (the 10048 comes already pretty much broken in and is wonderful with soaps and even works great with creams....

Boar doesn't hold as much water as badger. Also, they take 3 weeks of solid use to break in. Possibly longer on the VDH brush. I've got one and it works. Barely. Omega boar brushes only cost a few...