Semogue 1460 Boar Shaving Brush is a pure bristle shave brush made by Semogue in Portugal, sold under the Excelsior name that has marked Semogue’s boar brushes since the company was founded in 1955. It uses natural blond boar bristle set into a painted wood handle, giving it the stiffer backbone that boar brushes are known for.
The knot is stamped with the Excelsior "Cerda Pura" mark, Portuguese for pure bristle, confirming genuine boar hair rather than a synthetic or badger blend. Boar bristle brushes like this one are firmer underfoot than badger, which makes them good at working shaving soap into the skin and exfoliating lightly as they go. The bristles soften with repeated soaking and use, gradually losing their initial stiffness over the first few weeks of a regular shave routine.
This is an entry level pure bristle option from a brand that has been hand assembling brushes in the same Portuguese workshop for decades. It suits anyone starting out in wet shaving who wants a durable natural bristle brush without the price of badger hair, or anyone who prefers the firmer scrubbing feel that boar gives when building a lather.
Key Features
- Genuine boar bristle knot, marked Cerda Pura (pure bristle)
- Sold under the Excelsior name, Semogue’s boar brush line dating to 1955
- Painted wood handle with metal collar at the base of the knot
- Bristles soften and improve with regular use and soaking
- Suits soap and cream lathering, with a firmer feel than badger hair
How to Use
- Soak the brush in warm water for a few minutes before first use to soften the bristles
- Shake out excess water, leaving the knot damp rather than dripping
- Load the brush from a soap puck or cream, then work it in circular motions to build lather
- Rinse thoroughly after use and stand the brush knot up, or hang it, to air dry
Specifications
- Bristle type: Boar (pure bristle, Cerda Pura)
- Handle material: Painted wood
- Model: 1460 (Excelsior line)
- Brand: Semogue
