Semogue 1470 Shaving Brush

Semogue 1470 Shaving Brush has a 21mm boar knot set in a darkened beech handle made in Portugal, and it's one of the most affordable Semogue brushes stocked here.

A narrow knot at a short loft makes for a firm, dense little brush. There is almost no splay when you press it into a soap, so it loads quickly and carries lather straight down into the beard.

Like every boar brush, it rewards regular use. The tips soften steadily over the following weeks and months while the backbone from the naturally stiff boar hair stays underneath, so the brush keeps its character even as it grows more comfortable.

The beech is stained rather than lacquered, so the handle has a matte, slightly open surface instead of the gloss of the painted models. Short and squat, it suits a pinch grip better than a full-hand hold.

Key Features

• 21mm Best grade boar knot at a 52mm knot height
• Firm and dense, with very little splay under pressure
• Loads from hard soap quickly
• Darkened beech handle with a matte finish and aluminium ring
• 102mm overall, made in Portugal

How to Use

• Stand the knot in warm water for a few minutes, especially when the brush is new
• Shake out the water until the bristles are damp
• Load with short, firm circles directly on the soap
• Lather on the face and add water sparingly, as the small knot holds less
• Rinse clean and leave to dry knot down

Specifications

• Filament: Boar, Best quality
• Knot diameter: 21mm
• Knot height: 52mm
• Knot shape: Fan
• Ring: Aluminium
• Handle: Darkened beech, natural, matte
• Total height: 102mm
• Made in Portugal