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. 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.
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!
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.. Can you tell us where you got it from and what it cost?
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.
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. 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