Semogue 1438

Semogue 1438 is a boar bristle brush with a lacquered beech handle, made in Portugal by Semogue.

It sits at the affordable end of the range and makes a sensible first bristle brush for anyone coming across from a synthetic, without a big outlay to find out whether boar suits them.

Boar only gets better with use. The bristle ends fray and soften with every shave, and this one settles into a soft brush while still keeping enough stiffness to work a hard soap and lift the beard.

The knot is hand-tied rather than glued into the handle, which is how Semogue make all their brushes, not something reserved for the expensive models. The beech handle carries the same lacquered gloss as Semogue's other painted models and stays light and comfortable through a long lathering session.

Key Features

• Boar bristle knot, hand-tied rather than glued
• Lacquered beech wood handle
• Softens considerably across the first few weeks of use
• An affordable introduction to bristle brushes
• Made in Portugal

How to Use

• Soak a new brush in warm water before each of the first several shaves
• Drain the knot so it is damp before it meets the soap
• Load in circles until the bristles are fully coated
• Lather on the face and add water gradually to build volume
• Rinse out all the soap and dry the brush bristles down

Specifications

• Filament: Boar
• Handle: Lacquered beech wood
• Made in Portugal