Zaza - turkish Boar brush

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Doryferon, Oct 1, 2014.

  1. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    Folks this is my newest Boar,it's from turkey
    The manufacturer says it clear,it's a Boar !
    No,no tricks this time,this isn't a "horse" as some others say although their knot looks like-smells like-feel like a Boar.

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    Overall height 105mm / 4.25 inches
    Loft 50mm / 2 inches
    Knot 25mm / 1 inch

    I think that the wood is Mahogany and there is a question about his endurance in water
    We will see in the future,otherwise i will re-handle it.
    The knot is softer than Omega's but not softer than Semogue's
    Is a little bit softer than his brother,the other turkish Boar the Jaguar.
    No glue over-flue problems as you can see,more photos and impressions soon after the de-funk work.
     
  2. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    That is a very nice looking brush!
    @ 25mm, I would say the knot size is just right.
    While I'm not a fan of wooden handles for shave brushes,
    I do like the shape and the look.

    I'm curious to see how it works with soaps!
     
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  3. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    Your new brush, looks very much like my #6 Turkish horse hair, at least in color and knot and loft dimensions. Your ZAZA knot shape if different, while your is more flat on top/fan shaped. The #6 is a tiny bit more rounded on top/bulb shaped. I hope your Turkish brush works as well for you as my #6 does for me..:happy088:
    Can you tell us where you got it from and what it cost?
     
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  4. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    Maybe look the same,smell the same and need the same de-funk procedure because are from the same material.

    If you look for the Jaguar turkish Boar brush you will find similarities with Zaza.
    The link is here my shaving friend.

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  5. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    Have you ever tried the ZAZA razor blades?
     
  6. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    Not yet but if they are like the Derby (green) i have a doubt.
    Have you try them ?
    As for the Zaza Boar brush is a little bit different from Jaguar,the bristles need more break-in period and more de-funk work
    It's a little bit softer and needs a little bit less pressure in the face while swirling.
    Here are the first bowl lather photos,i will keep you informed for my next shavings with that brush.

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    The knot has a small inclination if you look him from all sides
    I pray for the handle to last long but even it fails i will continue to use that knot.
    As about the Zaza people:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaza_people
     
  7. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    After some shavings:

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