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1305 Shave Brush - Boar Bristle
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Brand | Semogue |
Handle Material | Wood |
Specific Uses For Product | Bathroom |
Material | Wood, Metal |
Special Feature | Reusable |
About this item
- Bristle Shaving Brush
- Boar Shaving Brush
- Semogue 1305
- Traditional Shaving
- European Made
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Product Description
This is, according to many aficcionados, the best boar shaving brush ever made. It's vintage elegant look is worldwide famous and it's quality will guarantee many years of satisfaction. Handle: Painted Beech Wood Banded Badger Imitation Premium 90% Tops Boar Bristle Size - Knot: 22mm - Loft: 55mm - Handle: 53mm - Total Height: 110mm
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 4.69 x 1.46 x 1.46 inches; 2.57 ounces
- Item model number : 1305
- UPC : 755332113323 781549021823 746122419558
- Manufacturer : Semogue
- ASIN : B004OJS8E8
- Best Sellers Rank: #180,630 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #76 in Shaving Brushes
- Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the brush has a firm yet soft bristle feel that they appreciate. They find it a good value for the price, with well-made construction and fibers that don't break easily. The brush produces a good lather and is easy to rinse clean. Many customers are satisfied with the softness and appearance of the brush. However, opinions differ on the handle size.
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Customers appreciate the brush's quality. They find it has a good backbone and enough heft to feel like a quality brush, with better bristles. Some say it's great out of the box, even better a few weeks in, and phenomenal after it's broken in. The bristles give a good lather, and overall it gets the job done for the price.
"...I know, I know, big whup. Still for such a quality brush, that seems a tacky finishing touch." Read more
"This is an excellent boar brush from a company that continues to make it's mark in the world of wet-shaving...." Read more
"...From my research, Omega and Semogue offered the best quality shaving brushes at the most reasonable prices...." Read more
"...And, this is an exquisitely made brush, very old school. This is a weekly use brush versus you soft badger daily brush. Highly recommended!" Read more
Customers like the stiffness of the brush. The bristles are not too stiff or coarse initially, but soften with use. They find the brush firm enough and the bristle tips become softer and softer with use. Many reviewers say the brush softens up very nicely, and the boar bristles have good backbone and hold up well. The metal ring stabilizes the brush and provides smooth and comfortable shaves.
"...Hand-built (watch the video) and hand painted, the 1305 is a brush that you can expect to have forever, with nary a lost bristle, and with a stout..." Read more
"...The bristles are holding well. I have only had one detach...it's been a couple of months now. That in itself is sort of amazing...." Read more
"...The brush is firm enough and the bristle tips become softer and softer with use...." Read more
"This is a very stiff brush for deep cleaning pores on your pre-shave routine. And, this is an exquisitely made brush, very old school...." Read more
Customers like the brush's build quality. They say it's well-made with soft bristles that don't break easily. The fibers soften up but not too much, and the brush breaks in after about 3 weeks of shaving. Some find it holding together nicely after a few weeks of use. However, some customers report that the bristles start splitting after a few shaves.
"...The softness comes after your first dozen or two shaves as the hairs develop split-ends, and those split-ends get split ends, and the beat goes on...." Read more
"...face, but it does care that the lather is thick and creamy and lasts the entire shave...." Read more
"...The quality of the bristle is very good and the break-in period is not long...." Read more
"...For the price and quality, I highly recommend the Semogue 1305. I’d buy it again." Read more
Customers appreciate the cleaning brush's value for money. They say it's not bad for the price and a wonderful product.
"...soap or shave cream, the Semogue is a high-value purchase, at a bargain price. Highly recommended. ~syf" Read more
"...So why did I only give it 4 stars over-all? The brush is worth the money, but (and I know this is picky) the emblem on the handle is a decal, not..." Read more
"...Also they fairly inexpensive." Read more
"...Perhaps I'm being to hard on it, I guess after all it is an economically priced brush." Read more
Customers like the lather quality of the cleaning brush. It makes a good lather, holds plenty of water, and feels comfortable to hold. The stiff boar hair creates a great lather easily.
"...Mountain range, this Boar-Hair brush provides great backbone, superb lather, and all at a very reasonable cost...." Read more
"...The handle is extremely comfortable to hold as the brush works up a good lather...." Read more
"...Phenomenal brush after it's broken in. Lathers soaps and creams superbly, in very hard water. Recommended. Two year update:..." Read more
"...With my preferred soap cake, this brush works up a great lather. UPDATE: Since initial purchase, the Boar bristles have softened...." Read more
Customers appreciate the softness of the brush. It has a nice feel on their face, is comfortable to hold and whip, and provides a close, smooth shave. The ergonomic acrylic and wood handles provide an easy grip.
"...The softness comes after your first dozen or two shaves as the hairs develop split-ends, and those split-ends get split ends, and the beat goes on...." Read more
"...shaving gear, preferences are partly personal: I like the way it feels on my face, and I like the size and the way it feels in my hand...." Read more
"...It is well designed and comfortable to hold and whip. The bristles are holding well...." Read more
"...The handle is extremely comfortable to hold as the brush works up a good lather...." Read more
Customers appreciate the cleaning brush's appearance. They like the wood handle, which is beautifully painted and has an antique look. The color scheme is great and the brush is hand-crafted in Portugal.
"...The handle is beautiful in my opinion but again the shedding is horrible to the point that I was thinking of saving the handle for another knot but..." Read more
"...Very happy with this, feels solid and sturdy, and looks great, too...." Read more
"...makes good lather, holds plenty of water, feels good on the face, looks cool and priced to play. What else is there?" Read more
"...The handle is very comfortable to hold and has that old antique look to it that I love...." Read more
Customers have different views on the brush handle size. Some find it perfect and fits their hands well, while others mention that it's too small or wide for some brush stands. The bristles are longer than other brushes, but some customers feel the handle is too small or too wide for their liking.
"...The handle is a great length. I like the longer handle, especially as I get closer to the bottom of my shaving mug as the soap is used up...." Read more
"...In hard water. -The long bristle loft makes this brush perfect for loading soap out of mugs...." Read more
"...The bristles are a bit longer than other brushes i have used which would normally detract from how stiff the bristles are...." Read more
"...It has a large (enough) and slightly long handle that affords me an easy grip; some brushes are just too darn small for me to hold comfortably day..." Read more
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Great brush but break it in 1st.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2014Once again, as recommended by a friend, this purchase was to replace a low-end Badger Brush, and i could not be happier.
For those of you who are not about to spend $400 for a Silver-tipped Badger Brush, with hair harvested from only the belly of sleeping female badgers, living on the Eastern slope of the Manchurian Mountain range, this Boar-Hair brush provides great backbone, superb lather, and all at a very reasonable cost.
Hand-built (watch the video) and hand painted, the 1305 is a brush that you can expect to have forever, with nary a lost bristle, and with a stout enough feel to whip the lather into a frenzy of awesomeness.
The softness comes after your first dozen or two shaves as the hairs develop split-ends, and those split-ends get split ends, and the beat goes on. At first, you may feel like the brush is not as soft as you would like, but when it breaks in, in is fantastic.
Coupled with a high-end soap or shave cream, the Semogue is a high-value purchase, at a bargain price.
Highly recommended.
~syf
- Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2014This brush quickly became the favorite among my modest collection of three brushes, and I've been using it exclusively for a month now. As with most shaving gear, preferences are partly personal: I like the way it feels on my face, and I like the size and the way it feels in my hand. Regarding size: The 1305 is on the smaller side. If you like a bigger brush, you might try the Omega Shaving Brush #10048 Boar Bristle aka The PRO 48. I own and like the Omega too, even though I myself prefer the Semogue.
For what it is worth, I was initially put off by the Semogue's light weight and wood handle, but the Semogue has already withstood its first drop (oops!), and it floats with bristles down and soaks well enough. I've tried the brush with various combinations of face and bowl lathering with two soaps and three creams. It works well with all of them. It also loads quickly - faster than my Omega - which possibly is due to the smaller size of the Semogue. Incidentally, I haven't shaved with two soaps and three creams during the last month; I've just tested the brush to see how it loads, lathers, and feels on my face. I also wanted to see how it sheds hairs, and I have seen a few, but not enough to deduct a star.
One last thing, which you may already know: At first, the brush won't smell great when wet, and it may take a few days or a week for the smell to dissipate. That is not unique to this brand or model, and it is a good thing to get used to if you are serious about wet shaving.
Good luck and happy shaving.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021Obviously, I'm a wet shave guy and I have always thought badger hair was the way to go with brushes. After all, wouldn't you want the softer bristles massaging all that lovely soapy foam onto your face and into your beard? As it turns out, it rather depends on the soap you are using as to which bristle to use. I like cake soap...especially the kind made from sheep fat (lanolin). If that's you, too, you'll find that the stiffer boar bristle does a far better job of whipping up that nice, thick, peaky, foamy lather. And that feels much better on my face. My razor doesn't care what bristle I use to get the lather made and on my face, but it does care that the lather is thick and creamy and lasts the entire shave. And I credit this brush with getting to that end with my cake soap. Love it! If you use a cream to make your lather, this brush will work well, but you might prefer the more luxurious feel of the badger hair. Since cream is already part of the way there to lather, the softer bristle will work just fine. I have both, as I suspect most guys who are serious about wet shaves do. You'll figure out which works best with what soap, too. By the way, the stiffness of the boar bristle is why I only gave it 4 stars for softness. It isn't supposed to be soft. So 5 stars would actually not be a good thing at least for boar bristle.
The handle is a great length. I like the longer handle, especially as I get closer to the bottom of my shaving mug as the soap is used up. It is well designed and comfortable to hold and whip.
The bristles are holding well. I have only had one detach...it's been a couple of months now. That in itself is sort of amazing.
So why did I only give it 4 stars over-all? The brush is worth the money, but (and I know this is picky) the emblem on the handle is a decal, not painted. It is already coming off. I know, I know, big whup. Still for such a quality brush, that seems a tacky finishing touch.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013This is an excellent boar brush from a company that continues to make it's mark in the world of wet-shaving. The quality of the bristle is very good and the break-in period is not long. The brush is firm enough and the bristle tips become softer and softer with use. The handle is extremely comfortable to hold as the brush works up a good lather. I personally feel that this model is best suited for soaps and bowl lathering. There are many comments on the forums about the easy to chip and damage finish, so if you value it's appearance I would make an extra effort not to drop it or bang it against a hard surface. Also I would not submerge the handle in hot water for any length of time. I put the brush in a cup and fill the hot water to within an inch of the handle when I am soaking and preparing to lather. No need in inviting trouble though the brush is cheap enough to replace. If you like the feel of this brush after purchase, you might consider the Semogue 610 to add to your rotation. It is another Semogue jewel.
Top reviews from other countries
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marcReviewed in Spain on January 27, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars los clasicos nunca mueren
Se ha convertido en mi brocha diaria...es comoda, se abre bastante el pelo, hace espuma como para llenar un caldero y levanta mucho el pelo. Una todoterreno. Calidad Semogue! Olé!!
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Il BeppeReviewed in Italy on April 26, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Un pennello dal tocco vintage
Il pennello oltre a essere di ottima fattura e qualità è anche veramente bello da vedere, ha una impugnatura molto comoda e quello stile un pò vintage che lo caratterizza lo rende unico.
È comunque un prodotto un pò delicato in quanto il manico è in legno di faggio verniciato (se non erro a mano) e laccato.
Dopo un bel rodaggio dove bisogna avere l'accortezza di immergere le setole tenendo fuori dall'acqua il nodo per un paio di centimetri, le setole erano veramente morbide e con quel leggero e piacevole ispido che caratterizzano le setole di maiale.
È arrivato perfettamente imballato in tempi un pò più lunghi del previsto ma per colpa delle poste italiane.
Il BeppeUn pennello dal tocco vintage
Reviewed in Italy on April 26, 2021
È comunque un prodotto un pò delicato in quanto il manico è in legno di faggio verniciato (se non erro a mano) e laccato.
Dopo un bel rodaggio dove bisogna avere l'accortezza di immergere le setole tenendo fuori dall'acqua il nodo per un paio di centimetri, le setole erano veramente morbide e con quel leggero e piacevole ispido che caratterizzano le setole di maiale.
È arrivato perfettamente imballato in tempi un pò più lunghi del previsto ma per colpa delle poste italiane.
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- BurruzReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars My new best brush!
I was told about this brush by a friend who just raved about it. As it cost less than £15 I decided to add it to my growing collection of Omega and Semogue boar brushes and see what the fuss is about.
Holding the brush for the first time I noticed how incredibly ergonomic and attractive it was. The painted wooden handle looks fantastic and the shape makes it very easy to hold and control. It is extremely easy to load up with hard soap (TOBS) and right from the start has been a wonderful face lather brush. I cannot believe it is so soft straight from the box (although still has a backbone) and I cant wait to see what it is like in a months time. A great high quality brush I would reccomend to anyone.
- bberryalwaysReviewed in Canada on November 7, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars This is how a Boar Brush should be built
Excellent . Well made , handle is ideal design , natural grip , good size neither too small or to large . When in use , water does not run down handle causing it to become slippery . Fits in my Weishi brush /razor stand . The bristle is firm providing a good enjoyable facial scrub while lathering well . The size of the bristle seems ideal , not so large you can't work on a small area which needs more lathering . Very little bristle loss so far , about two months . Well designed and well built .
- Sachin ChavanReviewed in India on November 2, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars The best boar brush - period!
This clearly deserves the five star. Semogue is a family run business from Portugal and the brushes are handmade, with passion. I did my research and narrowed down on 1305 which is one of the most respected boar brushes in the world of DE shavers. And I found out just why as I used it.
Firstly, unlike most brushes (esp the good enough Omega from Italy) it has much less stink out of the box. Rinse once with a dishwasher and then leave lathered with your cream over night and there's no trace of the smell left.
Now, onto the use. It is surprisingly soft for a boar brush and gets better with use. While the Omega brushes remain hard, you actually get a luxurious experience with the Semogue 1305.
It is well balanced in terms of softness of feel and stiffness of the bristles. So you can do both bowl and face lather. I prefer the latter. This brush does a great job of transferring all the latter on your face. You'd be surprised how much less lather remains on the brush after you are done. Contrast this with the lather hogger Omega brushes and you realise the savings (Semogue is double the price) over a period of time in costly soaps.
I have been using it for two weeks now, and there have been only 2-3 bristles lost especially in the initial week. I don't expect more loss.
And finally, I like its looks. Wooden handle with a retro paint job goes well with my classic aesthetics. I would recommend it to anyone interested in wet shaving. It is the only boar brush you will ever need.
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