jhclare said:Update:
I've been using boars for a while now, and while they are very good, and even better when you consider the price, they just aren't quite as good as a badger. They are certainly better value though! This isn't a dig at boar fans, I really wanted to like them.
I face lather, and I don't use a bowl or a scuttle. So, my brush has to hold plenty of lather and keep it warm (or at least, prevent it getting too cold).
I found that no matter how much I load a boar, I never get enough quality lather for 4 passes. By the fourth pass, the lather is thin and needs reloading. Maybe it's my hard water? I'm always amazed that people say, for example, their Semogue 620 holds enough for 4 passes with loads left over.... how big are their faces, tennis ball size?!
With my Savile Row, there is just more lather there in the brush. I don't know why or how, it just is! It's like it gives you just the lather you need for a pass and no more, and saves the rest for later. Boars tend to dump it all out and hold on to very little.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with having to re-load and re-lather, but personally I cannot stand having to do this! I don't know why, it's just me.
Anyway, this has also forced me to reconsider my ideal brush (again....). A larger brush will hold more lather and keep it warmer, important if you are bowl and scuttle-less like me. I think a Chubby 2 is in my future! :mrgreen:
John
jhclare said:I'm always amazed that people say, for example, their Semogue 620 holds enough for 4 passes with loads left over.... how big are their faces, tennis ball size?!
With my Savile Row, there is just more lather there in the brush. I don't know why or how, it just is! It's like it gives you just the lather you need for a pass and no more, and saves the rest for later. Boars tend to dump it all out and hold on to very little.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with having to re-load and re-lather, but personally I cannot stand having to do this! I don't know why, it's just me.John
fozz77 said:I used to follow reviews until i realized that one mans meat is another mans poison.
SiR-ed8 said:I don't quite recall the brush you went with but I know you were looking for some Omegas or Semogues. What did you end up with? What soaps or creams are you using?
jhclare said:SiR-ed8 said:I don't quite recall the brush you went with but I know you were looking for some Omegas or Semogues. What did you end up with? What soaps or creams are you using?
I have been using an Omega 30005 and Semogues... have been through the LE 2009, 620, 1305, 1520, and others! I also have an Omega 48, which I used to think was too big, but I will use again and re-evaluate now I have decided I prefer bigger brushes! :mrgreen:
My staple soaps: Cella, GFT Coconut, Mama Bear's Rosemary Mint, Proraso, Cade, La Toja, occasionally Tabac when I want something different.
Creams: Used rarely but when I do: Trumper's Rose, and Palmolive.
Loving Cella lately! Slicker than a slick thing.
John
SiR-ed8 said:BTW Johh, how'd you score the LE Boar? Classified? They were sold out since last December. Thanks
jhclare said:SiR-ed8 said:BTW Johh, how'd you score the LE Boar? Classified? They were sold out since last December. Thanks
I was lucky enough to buy one new when they first came out. Think mine was no. 4! I did like it, a lot, however at the time I found it too big. Now I realise that due to the weaknesses of boar hair, having a larger boar brush compensates at least a little for its lather and heat retention qualities. Plus, I'm now liking slightly larger brushes as I hate reloading!
John
SiR-ed8 said:jhclare said:SiR-ed8 said:How many shaves have you achieved in general with each boar?
Just be patient otherwise if you're willing to sell the LE 2009 LMK. Thanks
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