Proraso Boar shaving brush (light version)

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Doryferon, Dec 30, 2014.

  1. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    Another one Boar in the family: Proraso
    Here it is out of the box
    Weight : 65grams and Loft: 57mm
    I am on the re-handle work and soon i will post the photos
    As is even unbroken looks great !

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  2. KLF

    KLF Doctorin

    Great brush, I use it almost daily. The handle is plastic but it feels good in hand.
     
  3. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    Oh really? I am anxious to test it.
    :happy108:

    I don't like the shining chrome effect on the handles
    As we talking now the knot has been removed
    Unfortunately i didn't manage to save the plastic collar.
     
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  4. macintoshBR

    macintoshBR Active Member

    My dad and brother use it and love them. I bought as a gift for them back when I lived in Italy. For me it's just too big
     
  5. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Good luck with the re-knotting and you really enjoy your boar brushes! :)
     
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  6. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    I have one from a PIF. I would find it too big if I wasn't a head shaver.
     
  7. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    The process almost finished,the knot is drying and tomorrow i will make the first test
    I use a handle from a LJ brush which i didn't like the Finest badger knot.
    Unfortunately 6-7 bristles escaped to freedom when a small mistake happened in the lathe of my friend
    We didn't manage to save the black collar as i wanted.
     
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  8. mark771119

    mark771119 New Member

    Recently purchased this boar brush from Proraso. It's a little stiff but I'm sure it'll soften up after a week or so of use.
    However I am having trouble lathering. I might be removing more water from the brush than I should, but I really have no idea. When I want to reapply lather for my second and third passes, the brush seems pretty dry. I have to wet it again and load up with soap. I think this is not normal. I've only used it a couple of times by the way.
    How wet should the brush be when building lather?
    I soak the brush while having my shower. I then give the brush a few shakes and a gentle squeeze before bowl lathering. I use enough product for sure.
    Am I doing something wrong?

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    Last edited: Sep 29, 2020

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