Semogue 1305....Gentlemen your thoughts

Fingers Mcginty

I've got this lad recently but I'm having a hard time getting it to lather up well. I know these boar brushes have a break in time but after 4 shaves I was hoping I'd be seeing better results. Don't get me wrong it's a nice well made brush. Ergonomic and lovely soft bristles but the lather is going on more as a paint rather than all that creamy goodness I'm used to with the old brush ( which had started to crack...well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it )

Gran Hermano

I have 3 Semogue boar brushes, they all took some time to break in. You are very optimistic expecting them broken in after 4 shaves, it was more like 4 weeks with my last one (Semogue LE). Hang in there as they're great once broken in.

yabadabado

I find if i soak the brush in the sink of hot water while im preparing my face it makes a big difference.

Gran Hermano

With a boar brush it is only truly broken in when each individual hair has split ends. It is the split-ends that make it softer and less rough on the face and it takes time for the hair tips to split. Boar hair brushes tend to cool down quicker than badger and not retain the heat in the lather I've noticed. Pre-soaking does help retain the heat and I tend to presoak all my brushes.

Amalgam

I find the blonde boar brushes split long before the grey\two-tone. I started out with boar, still use a Semogue 2000 during the week. Great brush, a bit of a dual personality, silky soft at the tips, with a stiff back you won't find anywhere but on a boar brush.