July 2017 Acquisitions

pjgh said:
Semogue 1250 & 1800 arrived ... test lather, and the 1800 drank all the soap. Re-lather and it's performing well already. The 1250 just worked from the off.

I'm going to enjoy these :D
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Congrats on your fine purchases!

I'll be intrigued to find out how you find both of the brushes in usage. The 1800 is supposed to be a slightly higher grade of bristle than the 1250, but I think the latter is more aesthetically pleasing brush!
 
Yeah @donnie_arko - I found this table online:

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Seems the 1305 is yet another cut above the 1800. The 1800 already feels to be breaking in ... the 1250 is noticeably still scritchy, but most definitely going to be a nice brush.
 
pjgh said:
Yeah @donnie_arko - I found this table online:

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Seems the 1305 is yet another cut above the 1800. The 1800 already feels to be breaking in ... the 1250 is noticeably still scritchy, but most definitely going to be a nice brush.
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From the thread which I found that table from the grades are supposed to follow.

"Special > Premium > Super > Extra > Best"
 
donnie_arko said:
From the thread which I found that table from the grades are supposed to follow.

"Special > Premium > Super > Extra > Best"
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Ah, okay ... making the 2000 that I have my eye on just a touch behind the 1305 and 1800. The 1305 is a lovely brush, right up there with the SOCs, almost.

I've just shaved with the 1250 and enjoyed it a lot. Second lathering was non-existent (I'm a single pass shaver but like to lather a second time) as it's still feeding the bristles. I know from my SOCs, it'll take a few shaves 'til it wants to give me a second lathering.
 
B&M Latha Oceana (courtesy of @Danny Fitz), smells lovely and apparently has some tremendous performance. Looking forward to using this one!
Rod Neep Burl Silvertip brush - will have to get a photo of this woody, hefty beaut up soon! Absolutely stunning! Courtesy of @Mr_Smartepants!
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Looks as though there's some water marks about half way up so I've contacted Rod to see whether he can advise on it or whether it's an inherent quality of the wood. :)
 
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