I am really happy with my Semogue 1800; but after reading more info on Semogue's 1800 profile series--1305, 1250, 1800; softest to firmest bristles--I thought I'd try the next softest brush, the 1250. The 1305 is much like the 830, which is a bit soft for me; I like a little gentle, nonabrasive, and barely perceptible scritch in a brush.
I received th3 1250 from Bullgoose this afternoon, thanks to Phil's super-fast fulfillment. I soaked, lathered, and thoroughly dried it 4 times before trying a face lather. The 1250 already feels nice and makes a billowy lather (I'm using Arko; I mix load and mix in the same bowl and face lather then paint before shaving.
Semogue has it right: the 1250 is a bit softer than the 1800; and at under $20 for either bush, owning both is doable.
Spec's on this series from the firmest (1800) to the softest (1305). The 1250 is the middle firm/soft brush of these three.
Semogue 1800 Shaving Brush: Beech-wood handle; banded imitation badger Extra 75% tops mixed with Banded imitation badger Premium 90% tops. Handle: 53 mm, Knot: 22 mm, Loft: 55 mm.
Semogue 1250 Shaving Brush: Portuguese Oak-wood handle. White Best 90% tops. Handle: 53 mm, Knot: 22 mm, Loft: 55 mm.
Semogue 1305 Shaving Brush: Beech-wood handle; Banded imitation badger Premium 90% tops. Handle; 53mm, Knot: 22 mm, Loft: 55 mm.
Semogue has an excellent and reasonably priced series of brushes in the above. If one wants to keep wet shaving simple and effective without having to spend more than $20 on a great brush, either of the above may be a 'best buy' in boar brushes.
I'll keep the 1800 and 1250 'hanging' in my den (euphemism for bathroom); but for the next several shaves or more, I'll get into the 1250. It feels as if it has the 'right' firmness and feel for this wet-shaver. If any of you have been looking for the right brush, for about $60 you can own all three of the above. Had I owned the 1250 as my first brush in this series, I'd likely have stayed with it. Looks great and feels equally as good; and for me, the 1800 and the 1250 are the best boar brushes I've used from other Semogue and Omega boar-bristle lathering machines.
I received th3 1250 from Bullgoose this afternoon, thanks to Phil's super-fast fulfillment. I soaked, lathered, and thoroughly dried it 4 times before trying a face lather. The 1250 already feels nice and makes a billowy lather (I'm using Arko; I mix load and mix in the same bowl and face lather then paint before shaving.
Semogue has it right: the 1250 is a bit softer than the 1800; and at under $20 for either bush, owning both is doable.
Spec's on this series from the firmest (1800) to the softest (1305). The 1250 is the middle firm/soft brush of these three.
Semogue 1800 Shaving Brush: Beech-wood handle; banded imitation badger Extra 75% tops mixed with Banded imitation badger Premium 90% tops. Handle: 53 mm, Knot: 22 mm, Loft: 55 mm.
Semogue 1250 Shaving Brush: Portuguese Oak-wood handle. White Best 90% tops. Handle: 53 mm, Knot: 22 mm, Loft: 55 mm.
Semogue 1305 Shaving Brush: Beech-wood handle; Banded imitation badger Premium 90% tops. Handle; 53mm, Knot: 22 mm, Loft: 55 mm.
Semogue has an excellent and reasonably priced series of brushes in the above. If one wants to keep wet shaving simple and effective without having to spend more than $20 on a great brush, either of the above may be a 'best buy' in boar brushes.
I'll keep the 1800 and 1250 'hanging' in my den (euphemism for bathroom); but for the next several shaves or more, I'll get into the 1250. It feels as if it has the 'right' firmness and feel for this wet-shaver. If any of you have been looking for the right brush, for about $60 you can own all three of the above. Had I owned the 1250 as my first brush in this series, I'd likely have stayed with it. Looks great and feels equally as good; and for me, the 1800 and the 1250 are the best boar brushes I've used from other Semogue and Omega boar-bristle lathering machines.
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