Even though I still sometimes use my Rooney, I have been using my Semouge 830 boar for a few months now and I REALLY like it. It sheads a bit at first; but after that, it's perfect. Much softer than I expected for a boar brush.
Only thing I have to compare it to is my VDH and my Everready from the 70's, but I love my Semogue 1305.
i'd kind of forgot the 830 since i bought the ir le. the combo pack boar and badger really is nice with just the right amount of back bone