Semogue 1305 Shaving Brush is a pure boar bristle brush from Semogue's Hereditas range, in the brand's signature green and ivory handle. It's one of the most recognisable shapes in wet shaving, and a natural first boar brush if you're coming from synthetic or badger.
Boar bristle is known for improving with age: the more you shave with it, the softer and more refined the knot becomes, while it never loses the backbone that makes it so good at exfoliating and working hard soaps into a proper lather. A few weeks of daily use is all it takes to settle in, and from there it just keeps getting better.
The knot is graded Premium IB: pure boar, with a dark band running through it that gives it the two-tone look of badger hair without the badger price.
Lacquered beech gives the handle its shine and stands up well over time. At 114mm overall with a 22mm knot, it's a proper full-size brush that sits comfortably in the hand.
Key Features
- 22mm Premium IB grade boar knot at a 55mm knot height
- Dark banded bristle that imitates the look of badger hair
- Lacquered beech handle in Semogue's green and ivory colourway
- Bristle tips split and soften as the brush breaks in
- Made in Portugal
How to Use
- Stand the knot in warm water for a couple of minutes before the first few shaves
- Shake out the excess so the brush is damp rather than dripping
- Load straight from the soap in small circles until the bristles are coated
- Build the lather on the face, adding water a few drops at a time
- Rinse the knot clean and leave it standing bristles down to dry
Specifications
- Filament: Boar, Premium IB quality
- Knot diameter: 22mm
- Knot height: 55mm
- Knot shape: Fan
- Ring: Chrome plated
- Handle: Lacquered beech, green and ivory, glossy
- Total height: 114mm
- Made in Portugal
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So far so good
I've used the brush about 5 times so far. It's firmer that my previous brush, I expect it may soften a little. It has shed a small number of bristles. Happy so far.
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Good backbone
I have been using the brush for over a week now. It performs really well. Still shedding a few bristles but it is getting softer after each shave. A great brush at a great price!
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Semogue boar brushes are great
This is my second Semogue boar brush and they are wonderful. This brush had a very light smell and was completely gone after two uses. These brushes are almost broken in when you receive them.
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A very nice brush
Mine is not fully broke-in yet. The brush is very good looking with a nice feel in the hand. Makes a rich lather. I use this brush often and recommend it.
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Pure bristle pleasure
An excellent brush, soft yet with plenty of backbone. It's still breaking in after about 10 latherings, but I'm very pleased with its performance. If you haven't used boar bristle before, you might think its going to be a bit hard, but this one is actually softer than a full badger brush. I use it particularly with some of the harder soap pucks, and it does the business. You will loose a few bristles initially, but nothing severe. Highly recommended.
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classic
again classic. enough
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Thank You Very Much Mr. Gomes
Totally deserves the 5 Stars I have given it. An excellent brush that creates a rich thick lather in no time at all. I'm using Taylor of Bond Street Sandalwood cream and this brush really brings it up to a fantastic lather. The handle is shaped for fine & delicate brushwork with your fingertips and the bristle quality is very good, not overly soft so as not to glide over your skin without working the hair up. Only snag is the colour but what does that matter really??? Bargain price too for this quality.
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Slowly getting used to this brush
I'm slowly getting used to the brush, but so far it seems pretty darn good!
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Very nice face latherer brush
I have only Badger brushes but i wanted to try a Semogue Boar Brush. Beautiful and very sturdy brush. Very nice backbone, soft bristle and firm knot.