Lost my beloved BK4 . . . .

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Lost my beloved BK4 . . . .

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I just lost my BK4 on a trip and now I have to replace it. The problem is that $ is tighter now then when I bought it so I am trying to look for something under $30 (I know, don't laugh). I am thinking boar . . . any suggestions?
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I would strongly suggest either the Omega Boar .....check the Moss thread. Or a Semogue 2000. Omega a bit better on the wallet but I own the Semogue 2000 and it lathers literally better than any of my badger brushes....and yes I do own a BK4 and love it. This is my "customized" 2000 in a lather bath with TOBS Jermyn St..
Image A true cream performer and with lather the dickens out of soaps as well. I would be willing to bet though that the Omega is just as good if not better. Chris is sure happy with it!

Edit: If I didnt enjoy my BK4 so much I would pass it on but I cant do it:(
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Re: Lost my beloved BK4 . . . .

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rgc wrote:I just lost my BK4 on a trip and now I have to replace it. The problem is that $ is tighter now then when I bought it so I am trying to look for something under $30 (I know, don't laugh). I am thinking boar . . . any suggestions?
Im sorry about your lost my friend.For 30 bucks you can get a nice Semogue boar brush like the 2000 or if you the 1305/1800.
If you like facelathering only and hard soaps another cheap options are the Semogues 1460/70 wich has the same kind of hair than the 1520 and 620.
Sdemogues are outstanding in price and quality and they perform really well.
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Are any of the Semogue brushes on the small side? I like 'em no bigger than about 4" tall.

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Post by Teiste »

DavidB wrote:Are any of the Semogue brushes on the small side? I like 'em no bigger than about 4" tall.

Dave
Check the 1520,620,1470 and 1460.Same hair and the loft is 50mm with a 22mm knot diameter.Perfects for facelathering.
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Post by drumana »

Vulfix boar brush
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Omega 31xxx.
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Chris

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Re: Lost my beloved BK4 . . . .

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rgc wrote:I just lost my BK4 on a trip and now I have to replace it. The problem is that $ is tighter now then when I bought it so I am trying to look for something under $30 (I know, don't laugh). I am thinking boar . . . any suggestions?
For about 50 Euros, this is hard to beat and will make Gordon envious...

http://www.rasageplisson.com/epages/161 ... ts/P955612

...and for under 40 Euros...

http://www.rasageplisson.com/epages/161 ... s/PA955800

...but I'm just a Plisson sorta guy.

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Post by DavidB »

drumana wrote:Vulfix boar brush
I have a couple of the new Vulfix boar brushes with the lathe-turned handle (mine have the #2233 handle), and can highly recommend them. In fact, they're my daily brush.

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Post by Araner »

And, if you don’t want to make anyone envious, but do want a damn fine brush at a low, low price… try the Omega 10049 professional brush. It’s a bleach blond boar with a beautiful molded handle in red, white or black plastic; very stylish and it performs like a pro!

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Try this link may give some idea what you want

http://www.vulfixoldoriginal.com/produc ... SubCatID=1
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Post by rgc »

Well guys, it was down to the Semogue 620 and the Omega 31025, but then, a wonderful member here (who happens to have a great shave store) made me an offer I can't refuse for a boar brush. So very generous of him! Thanks Paul.
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rgc wrote:Well guys, it was down to the Semogue 620 and the Omega 31025, but then, a wonderful member here (who happens to have a great shave store) made me an offer I can't refuse for a boar brush. So very generous of him! Thanks Paul.
Enjoy your new brush. Paul, you da man!

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Sorry about your loss, rgc. Paul comes through again!....Bravo!!.... =D>
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Post by bernards66 »

Sorry to hear about your loss. To me, the BK4 is irreplaceable without buying another one, or spending still more money. If Paul hadn't ridden to the rescue, I was going to suggest one of those base-line house branded Rooney Pure Badgers that Vintage offers. I had one and it was really a very nice, workman-like brush.
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Post by ATLpr8head »

The Plisson's for the price range seems like a ........a slap in the face .Cheap looking and a true POS. Sorry Buzz but they are not marketable in the US at that price. Vulfix would not dare even think about it. I might fork over $10 to try them. They look like like hell and can not believe Plisson would put their name on those brushes? Of course we all know why they are Plisson's;)
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Post by F.W. Fitch »

I think this was all a ruse to begin with. Who takes trips anymore......too cold in Pensacola....so hauled it down to Napels Ramada? Really who leaves their house any longer....no cable?

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Post by diggity »

Sorry to hear about your loss, but glad you got a new brush!

Fitch, it must be snowing out there? :wink:
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ATLpr8head wrote:The Plisson's for the price range seems like a ........a slap in the face .Cheap looking and a true POS. Sorry Buzz but they are not marketable in the US at that price. Vulfix would not dare even think about it. I might fork over $10 to try them. They look like like hell and can not believe Plisson would put their name on those brushes? Of course we all know why they are Plisson's;)
My experience is at variance with yours.

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Post by rgc »

Now Fitch, it is never to cold in Pensacola, sometimes to hot though. Believe it or not my Mom's retirement present to herself was to take the whole family on a cruise. I thought the trip was capped off by my wife's purse being left in a taxi cab in Mexico, that is until I got home and realized I was sans brush.
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