Thread: Semogue brushes? Any thoughts?

Well, I am now awaiting on a Merkur DE razor that I purchased from a member here on SRP. Now I have to choose a brush and cream or soap. I ran across a website that had this name brand, Semogue, made in Portugal. Any thoughts or advice? I've read on some posts that beginners should stick to less expensive brushes until they have some experience.

As far as cream, I am leaning towards a Castle Forbes sample pack. I see that this is a very popular brand amongst both the SR and DE crowd.

I am full of anticipation for my first experience. Maybe I'll even share with everyone via a video or article.

Have a great day!

I like their boar brushes. I have two and they are both excellent. I've not tried any of their badger brushes so I can't comment. While there is a possibility that you may decide straight razor shaving is not your cup of tea, I cannot imagine anyone going back to canned goo once they have used a good brush with a quality puck of soap or a cream. Many good brush choices out there and once you begin using one my guess is you'll continue from then on.

Thanks for the thoughts and advice.

Paul

Paul,

I have a Semogue boar bristle brush. Its great for soaps. I hear great things about the Semogue badger brushes too, but don't own one. The only problem is that the only vendor for Semogue brushes I know of is overseas, so delivery takes quite a while.

You can't go wrong with a Simpsons (English), Plisson (French) or Vie-Long (Spanish) badger hair brush.

If you're looking for a quality badger brush, pm me and I can give you the names of some online vendors, a few of whom are SRP members too, who are offering quality badger brushes of the preceding brands that are on sale right now.

Hello, Paul:

I have two boar bristle Semogue brushes and one silver tip. I find them of high quality. The silver tip could use a breath more backbone, but on the whole it is a good brush.

Regards,

Obie

I own two Semogue Boar Brushes, both outstanding. I would particularly recommend the 1305. It's quite affordable and is an amazing value for the price. Omega brushes are also great performers.

I cannot comment directly about a Semogue brush since I have never used one but I will say most of the reviews by members here have been positive. I am with Jimmy on the fact that you most likely will want to stick with brush lathering once you try it, so I would recommend buying a decent one. By no means should you feel obligated to buy a $250.00 plisson ( you would love it though), but I am a firm believer and buyer of quality products. You will never regret purchasing a great brush but might regret skimping on a cheap starter brush. All the above advice by the others should give you an idea on the reputable brushes out there. Have fun in your search!

Originally Posted by cessnabird

By no means should you feel obligated to buy a $250.00 plisson ( you would love it though), but I am a firm believer and buyer of quality products. You will never regret purchasing a great brush but might regret skimping on a cheap starter brush.

I too enjoy quality products. I was only asking because I read somewhere, not sure if it was here at SRP, that beginners should not buy a good brush to start off with. The writer stated that beginners tend to ruin the brush and eventually need a new one, at which time they should have more experience. I definitely don't want to purchase a brush that will be like sandpaper and I am willing to spend a little more if this is not an issue.

And if my beginner brush is of good quality and I upgrade later on, I could always use in rotation.

Lots of great feedback here. I will need a brush very soon so that I can start with my DE razor.

Regards

I think the Semogue brushes offer excellent value for money. I think I have a review of one of the badger brushes somewhere in the review section. I particularly like their boar brushes.

So how much does the top of the line badger cost? (horse is medium prized and i like it)
Does every new qualety brush smell as much?