Help me Find a Boar Brush

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by scott wein, Jan 1, 2012.

  1. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    That looks nice Scott, I have 2 Omega boars 10049 (27mm)+10275 (22mm), I am always happy to use either in my rotation. the 10275 was a surprise to me as I wasnt really expecting it to be so good for a small brush:), as said already pick one you like the looks of.
     
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  2. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    Thanx Bill and Aaron...I see I am in good company.

    Thanx Alpla...that's a solid history indeed.
     
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  3. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Prob solved....looking forward to the pics of it after it arrives....I got a small Omega and loved how accurate it is at putting the lather where I want it. And it felt and smelled great out of the box, never needed a break in for me to enjoy it...
     
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  4. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Adding my two cents for any of the fine Omega Boars.
     
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  5. BassTone

    BassTone Well-Known Member

    I have the Proraso branded Omega Pro, the beautiful Omega 11126 and the tiny 21047, and a Vie-Long "Bombito" 11737C, of the piggy variety. I have to say, that in terms of performance, price and luxurious face feel, the V-L Bombito (for me) beats them all! The one "downside" is the injection molded handle lacks the aesthetic Wow! factor of the Lucite swirly handles of V-L's more expensive models, but it fits nicely in hand an makes some of the best lather from soaps and cream of anything I have, and it doesn't hog or waste product either. Just my $0.02, but I thought I'd throw that in just in case, and hey, if you end up going with an Omega, you can always try a V-L at a later date. Phil at Bullgoose has 'em for $15. Best to you and Happy New Year! - John
     
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  6. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    Thanx FC and BT. I can't thank all of u enough. Wound up loving this handle so I selected the 31064. I look forward to it's arrival. Thanx Gary at ShoeBox for being available.

    Ht: 113 mm Loft: 59 mm Base: 54 mm Knot: 25 mm

    Omega 31064.jpg
     
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  7. BassTone

    BassTone Well-Known Member

  8. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    It arrived today, went through a break in puck for a while, and now the brush is resting with his cohort, Slanty.

    merkur and omega.jpg
     
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  9. Sodapopjones

    Sodapopjones Well-Known Member

    Very nice Scott!
     
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  10. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    thanx Aaron. Now I have a badger, a boar a mixed, and a travel. And I love being slanted too.

    Tomorrow, they will combine forces.
     
  11. Dridecker

    Dridecker Sherlock

    Enjoy Scott, that is one fine looking brush!!
     
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  12. Sodapopjones

    Sodapopjones Well-Known Member

    Omega, Vulfix now you're just missing a Simpson :cool:
     
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  13. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    thanx Bill. After making my breakin lather, lathered up, and did one ATG. This brush will break in quick. Really soft tips and plenty of backbone.

    Aaron, I wish I grabbed the Colonel before the big hike. If I go crazy, which ones do us like in the old Colonel price change + a few if u think it's worth it.
     
  14. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    I guess the logical next step is to re-knot and/or create your next brush with your very own hands!
     
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  15. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    that would be cool Jeff
     
  16. Sodapopjones

    Sodapopjones Well-Known Member

    Scott, Phil and John still seem to have them in the same prices they were, Jarrod is the only one that I have seen that went crazy; probably my fault recommending the brush.
     
  17. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    :happy088: Enjoy it, my friend!
     
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  18. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    thanx Aaron.

    and thank you Steve. I used it tonite for the first time, needs no break in. I gave it the job of MWF and it delivered three perfect rounds of lather and then some. I expected stiffer, this has the qualities of a boar and softness of a badger.
     
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  19. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    I will have to take a look. That's some endorsement and worth a peek.

     

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