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    The Magnificent Seven

    Yes, the 1520 is a bit prickly, even after it has been thoroughly broken in. I like its short loft and bulb shape, but I find the hair too...
    Post by: Etalex, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue 620 Boar

    Zach, howcome your 1520 has a different label than all the other Semogues I've seen? Alex
    Post by: Etalex, Oct 14, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue 620 Boar

    Teiste, what are the plans for the SOC brush? I think that with a few fixes to the 1520 one could get very close to the perfect face lathering...
    Post by: Etalex, Oct 10, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue 620 Boar

    Please let us know how it compares to the 1520. Who is this friend of yours? He must be an interesting guy :) Alex
    Post by: Etalex, Oct 9, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue 620 Boar

    I also like the 1520. Mine is slowly breaking in, and it is the best brush I've used for face lathering. Today I had a wonderful shave with Tabac...
    Post by: Etalex, Oct 9, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue 620 Boar

    This is a new boar brush from Semogue which looks very nice, with a somewhat similar handle to the legendary Omega 31064. Has anyone tried it yet?...
    Thread by: Etalex, Oct 9, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: The Brush
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    boar brushes and shaving sticks lather technique

    I usually do both, that is, I both rub the stick on my face and whip the brush over the stick quickly to 'saturate' it with lather before going to...
    Post by: Etalex, Sep 16, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue stickers

    By the way, why do Semogue brushes have a logo on them that says Excelsior (while there is nothing that says Semogue)? Is it an old name for the...
    Post by: Etalex, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue stickers

    Has anybody here tried nail polish or glue on actual Semogue stickers? Alex
    Post by: Etalex, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue stickers

    Do you mean epoxy glue? I have used some kinds of superglue that turned opaque when it dried, and those would obviously not be suitable in this...
    Post by: Etalex, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Semogue stickers

    Do you guys do anything special to preserve the 'Excelsior' stickers on the Semogue brushes? It seems that without covering them with varnish or...
    Thread by: Etalex, Sep 13, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: The Brush
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    Opinions of boareal 976

    I just ordered a 1520. I prefer smaller stiffer brushes, so I'm looking forward to trying it soon. Even though I like my Omega 31064 I have...
    Post by: Etalex, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: The Brush
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    Opinions of boareal 976

    Thanks guys, you have cured my SBAD with respect to the Boreal (at least for thetime being). I'll happily continue using my outstanding Omega...
    Post by: Etalex, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: The Brush