Gents-- Anyone have experience with Concord shaving brushes? I came across three brushes in a small gift shop in the little town I live in; the sales woman in the store didn't know anything about them, other than she thought they were Italian-made. One was obviously boar, another was probably pure badger, and the third was a better badger. The handles appeared to be chrome and pretty decent size (~4 inches?). I'm assuming they're over-priced, as they wanted US$40 (!) for the boar brush, $60 for the pure badger, and $80 for the better badger. Still, I don't want to pass up what might be a good deal. Comments?
--Mark
Concord Shaving Brush?
Concord photo
Evan -
If possible post a photo of the Concord. I may be able to help on the maker if I can see an actual brush. Or is there a website where I see see at least some of the collection?
Charles
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If possible post a photo of the Concord. I may be able to help on the maker if I can see an actual brush. Or is there a website where I see see at least some of the collection?
Charles
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Concord shaving brush
Evan -
Thanks for posting the photo.
Though Omega of Italy makes MANY brush styles, I do not recognize this brush as one of them. That's not to say it isn't a new addition.
Though many of Omega's badger brushes have a nice rounded head (as this Concord seems to have), the hair tends to be longer.
I have seen brushes from Italy marketed under names other than Omega though from the styles it is quite obvious Omega is the real maker.
To be honest, the general look of the Concord is more of German or Scandinavian manufacture, but I could be wrong.
In the final analysis, perhaps the identity of the real maker does not matter to most people ... performance may be all that counts. Unfortunately, I know nothing about the quality reputation of a "Concord".
Charles
Q E D
Thanks for posting the photo.
Though Omega of Italy makes MANY brush styles, I do not recognize this brush as one of them. That's not to say it isn't a new addition.
Though many of Omega's badger brushes have a nice rounded head (as this Concord seems to have), the hair tends to be longer.
I have seen brushes from Italy marketed under names other than Omega though from the styles it is quite obvious Omega is the real maker.
To be honest, the general look of the Concord is more of German or Scandinavian manufacture, but I could be wrong.
In the final analysis, perhaps the identity of the real maker does not matter to most people ... performance may be all that counts. Unfortunately, I know nothing about the quality reputation of a "Concord".
Charles
Q E D
Concord [a 2nd observation]
Evan -
As best I can make out "Concord" is the name of a firm, or at least a brand name, that offers Italian and English imports.
The look of some of the Concord sets show - to my eye, anyway - signs of German parts, if in fact those sets are not entirely made in Germany. In the end, how important the country of manufacture is to an individual is obviously a personal call.
Of course, it could be that I am all wrong with my analysis. I am not out to bad-mouth Concord. In the end, I will always suggest to try a product and come to your own conclusion. Unfortunately, with shaving brushes, it is not possible to buy inexpensive samples first.
Charles
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As best I can make out "Concord" is the name of a firm, or at least a brand name, that offers Italian and English imports.
The look of some of the Concord sets show - to my eye, anyway - signs of German parts, if in fact those sets are not entirely made in Germany. In the end, how important the country of manufacture is to an individual is obviously a personal call.
Of course, it could be that I am all wrong with my analysis. I am not out to bad-mouth Concord. In the end, I will always suggest to try a product and come to your own conclusion. Unfortunately, with shaving brushes, it is not possible to buy inexpensive samples first.
Charles
Q E D