Semogue 1250 Shaving Brush pairs a 22mm boar knot with a tall ash handle, and the extra length keeps the weight low, so the brush stays planted rather than skating across a soap tin while you load.
A 22mm knot is the most generally useful size Semogue offers, equally happy whipping cream in a bowl or working a hard soap into the beard. Like all boar it gets better with every shave, and a couple of weeks of regular use is enough for the tips to soften and the brush to find its proper feel.
Ash is finished natural and matte rather than lacquered, so the grain stays visible and the handle keeps a soft, low sheen instead of the gloss of the painted models.
Key Features
- 22mm Extra grade boar knot at a 55mm knot height
- Tall natural ash handle that sits the weight low in the hand
- Works in a bowl or on the face
- 114mm overall, made in Portugal
How to Use
- Wet the knot thoroughly in warm water and let it sit for two or three minutes
- Squeeze the bristles out until they are just damp
- Load from the soap, keeping the pressure light so the handle stays put
- Whip the lather up in a bowl or on the face, thinning it with water as you go
- Rinse, shake out and dry the handle as well as the knot
Specifications
- Filament: Boar, Extra quality
- Knot diameter: 22mm
- Knot height: 55mm
- Knot shape: Fan
- Ring: Chrome plated
- Handle: Ash, natural, matte
- Total height: 114mm
- Made in Portugal
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Awesome brush, great price
I use all the major brands of boar, and to me, the Semogues are the top of the heap. This one is particularly useful because it's not too big. The knot is thick and just the right density, and the boar hair seems like a very high quality product. I can recommend this one very highly!
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It is a Semogue
After using this Semogue brush for many months, I find that does not lose bristles, is not cracked, does a good lather and is very ergonomic.
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Lovely constructed brush
I bought this along with a Merkur 23c, some Proraso cream and a selection of blades as a present for the father-in-law. I haven't used this brush but I did take a look at it before passing it on. It's beautifully made and the oak handle sits very well in the hand. It's a stiff brush in comparison to my TOBS badger brush but the tips are still quite soft. I'm sure it would be great once it's broken in and great for face lathering. The Semogue logo is on the base too.