Show us your boars!

[Sezer1974]

8 days in and I'm still battling on with he 820... Its a bit softer and the knot has more "bloom", still eating lather though

Its only had about 15 uses now so still too early to condemn it.

After test lather or using the brush, instead of leaving to dry naturally, have you tried using a hair dryer? I think it speeds up the break-in period, or it maybe my imagination but worth a try.

 

[Rohleder]

After test lather or using the brush, instead of leaving to dry naturally, have you tried using a hair dryer? I think it speeds up the break-in period, or it maybe my imagination but worth a try.

I have been leaving it on the windowsill above a radiator so it does get dried quicker than just sitting on the dresser. You're right it does speed up the break in, I noticed after only leaving it there once the ends split a lot more.

 

[Sezer1974]

I have been leaving it on the windowsill above a radiator so it does get dried quicker than just sitting on the dresser. You're right it does speed up the break in, I noticed after only leaving it there once the ends split a lot more.

Yes but also Semogue boars are well known for their lengthy break-in periods. They are good brushes, good built quality, they look good, great detailing and every wet shaver should have at least a couple Semogue boar on the shelf but my favourite boars are Omega and Zenith followed by Turkish boar brushes and the Burma Shave brush.

 

[Rohleder]

Those aluminium Zenith do look nice... Is TVB the only place to buy them from?

 

[Sezer1974]

Those aluminium Zenith do look nice... Is TVB the only place to buy them from?

I think yes, I bought 3 zenith boars and I can't complain about their service and postage charges.

 

[donnie_arko]

Yes but also Semogue boars are well known for their lengthy break-in periods. They are good brushes, good built quality, they look good, great detailing and every wet shaver should have at least a couple Semogue boar on the shelf but my favourite boars are Omega and Zenith followed by Turkish boar brushes and the Burma Shave brush.

Excellent post. Pretty much a one line summary/introduction to boar brushes!

 

[Sezer1974]

Excellent post. Pretty much a one line summary/introduction to boar brushes!

Thank you very much

 

[Boru62]

Three new editions to the family

L to R:
Semogue 2000
Omega 10086 (Bigger Bambino)*
Omega 11137
*A big thanks to @Floid_Maniac

 

[Nisse]

Anyone yet managed to order and recieve a custom boar from TVB?

 

[BigRon]

My collection of Piggies:

Favourites at the moment are the Semogue 2000 and the Omega with the green handle (no idea what the model number is...)

 

[Bandito]

This one is making its way to me...

 

[Nisse]

It is Summer so show us your Ice Cream Cones! (Omega 10108 w Palmolive cream dropped on the floor )

 

[Blademonkey]

Those aluminium Zenith do look nice... Is TVB the only place to buy them from?

You can order direct from Zennith in Italy.

 

[Rohleder]

Do you have a link? I cant seem to find them.

 

[Nisse]

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[Rohleder]

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Thanks! Those olive wood handles...