If you are looking for a good boar brush to try, you would be hard pressed to find one better than the Omega 10005 with the beechwood handle. ShoeBox ShaveShop has them on sale for $9.99 at this time. They are great boar brushes and extremely easy to break in. Omega 10005 at ShoeBox ShaveShop
http://diamondedgeltd.com/acatalog/..._Pearson_shaving_brushes_and_accessories.html Ordered one yesterday, 10% discount. Got it for 8.5 pounds. Vic