SmallBeard said:Johnnie Stark said:SmallBeard said:Fantastic brushes.
If you want a small knot, and a cheap introduction to boars, then the 10065 is excellent.
If you want a bigger knot, with a great handle, then the 20102 is a good bet. I've not tried a 49 yet but I've heard good things about them. I currently own 4 Omegas, but I've owned more and they have all been excellent brushes, my current favourite is between the 20102 and the 98. I face lather with all of them, and occasionally bowl lather too and they cope with it all.
These break in a LOT quicker than Semogue brushes.
I've just ordered the 98. It looks like a beauty.
Guys, thanks for all the feedback.
Good choice, sir. It can hold a ridiculous amount of lather, and the big handle is real nice too. Enjoy it!
Neep said:The large Omega Boar knots are quite nice.
But the cheap plastic injection moulded handles let them down a lot.
A couple of days ago I took mine, and turned a new handle for it in a similar style, but in African Blackwood with a polished stainless steel collar.
Before and after:
A sow's ear into a silk purse.
Rod
Johnnie Stark said:SmallBeard said:Johnnie Stark said:SmallBeard said:Fantastic brushes.
If you want a small knot, and a cheap introduction to boars, then the 10065 is excellent.
If you want a bigger knot, with a great handle, then the 20102 is a good bet. I've not tried a 49 yet but I've heard good things about them. I currently own 4 Omegas, but I've owned more and they have all been excellent brushes, my current favourite is between the 20102 and the 98. I face lather with all of them, and occasionally bowl lather too and they cope with it all.
These break in a LOT quicker than Semogue brushes.
I've just ordered the 98. It looks like a beauty.
Guys, thanks for all the feedback.
Good choice, sir. It can hold a ridiculous amount of lather, and the big handle is real nice too. Enjoy it!
Well, you were bang on about the 98. What a brush! It does indeed make a ridiculous amount of lather. Best value shaving product I've ever owned. Thanks again!
SmallBeard said:Nice work, Rod. That looks fantastic. I agree with you about the handles, they do let them down somewhat. But then that's why they are so cheap and excellent value. The handles are more than good enough to use, but obviously there's that touch of class and heft to the brush which is missing. The best quality handle is on the 20102.