- Joined
- Wednesday August 26, 2009
- Location
- New Forest, England.
Here's the background:
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Here's some of my photos of my brush:
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This is what it looks like after a few work outs sitting for comparison between my Kent BK8 Silvertip and my Duke 3 best:
At 32 euros delivered this is neither cheap nor expensive. The photos clearly illustrate the difference in appearance between badger and boar brushes. I've now used the brush with soaps and creams and it performs effectively with both. I have noticed a couple of hairs coming out but that's it. I have not spotted any split ends but perhaps my eyesight's not up to it. Like other boars I have seen it looks scruffy after a few uses. That's the end of the negatives. I love this brush. It has an excellent backbone making it a very good soap brush. Although having very soft tips it is a very good face latherer either with circular or painting motions. It is quite a large and dense brush, which enhances it's luxurious feel. The handle is excellent and doesn't look as though it will have the problems some have identified with the Semogue 1305 and 2000.
Knowing that there were a few left I bought another one - I simply thought that this was a high quality brush at a great price which I will hold in reserve either for me one day or to pass on to someone who decides to convert. If you had only one brush in this price range this would be a strong candidate in any short list.
Now I must concentrate on Pompey's match with Arsenal and leave others to add their observations.
One thing's for sure. If you want one of these brushes it will be necessary to order soon. I have a feeling mine won't be the last of the enthusiastic comments.
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Here's some of my photos of my brush:
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This is what it looks like after a few work outs sitting for comparison between my Kent BK8 Silvertip and my Duke 3 best:
At 32 euros delivered this is neither cheap nor expensive. The photos clearly illustrate the difference in appearance between badger and boar brushes. I've now used the brush with soaps and creams and it performs effectively with both. I have noticed a couple of hairs coming out but that's it. I have not spotted any split ends but perhaps my eyesight's not up to it. Like other boars I have seen it looks scruffy after a few uses. That's the end of the negatives. I love this brush. It has an excellent backbone making it a very good soap brush. Although having very soft tips it is a very good face latherer either with circular or painting motions. It is quite a large and dense brush, which enhances it's luxurious feel. The handle is excellent and doesn't look as though it will have the problems some have identified with the Semogue 1305 and 2000.
Knowing that there were a few left I bought another one - I simply thought that this was a high quality brush at a great price which I will hold in reserve either for me one day or to pass on to someone who decides to convert. If you had only one brush in this price range this would be a strong candidate in any short list.
Now I must concentrate on Pompey's match with Arsenal and leave others to add their observations.
One thing's for sure. If you want one of these brushes it will be necessary to order soon. I have a feeling mine won't be the last of the enthusiastic comments.