Those accusations of floppiness are....COMPLETELY WARRANTED! I’m actually regretting buying this; my first thought while using it was, “my god, this is a floppy brush. It basically feels like you’re using a paintbrush. The handle is very nice, and feels good, but that’s about the only positive about this Omega.
Cheers - such a pity! I really love the look of that brush... apparently it has a "higher grade" (from the 31XXX range?) of thinner bristle to their usual brushes but they kept the same loft as the others in the process = floppiness!
Lesson learned. I have an Omega 10019, and that one is quite stiff, with plenty backbone; I wanted to try this one for quite a while.@walklikeaduck that why I don't buy a boar brush starting from 55mm loft up to a maximum of 65mm loft height
If you like Omega boar get yourself either a Omega 11137 24/55mm or Omega 10066 24/54mm without the black dye badger look style
Good on you @Psmith ! Nice to hear you are going well your straights journey.
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce
Razor: Dorko 855 6/8"
Brush: Thater 4125/3 2 Band
Lather: Chiseled Face Summer Storm
Post-shave: Alum, PAA Deja Fougere
Spectacular first pass with the Dorko. Literally just wiping lather from my face gave a DFS. DFS++ after 2 passes and I should have stopped there instead of chasing BBS. The third pass always take me a long time and it wasn't needed today. I really love the heft of this razor, it's probably why I have trouble with my Bengall.
I'm about 50 shaves in to straights and I am very happy with my progress. I can get a shave as close as DEs (even ATG on my neck now) and I actually didn't think that would be possible 2 months ago. Still so much to learn though (just starting to use my stones).
He's a top bloke that @SydBJW [emoji1417]Today's shave goes out the one of the most generous spirited lads I know. This man has a heart of gold and is great company to boot. Big thanks @SydBJW for the soap. A merry birthday indeed.
Been curious about this soap for probably a year or so now. First shave with it this morning proves I have the IQ of a pebble hidden in smeared dog shit. I should have bought this years ago. Slick lather that's not overly protective so allows a super close shave. Really makes something like the original iKon B1 shine. ...as this razor is damn efficient. You get as close as the R41 with this thing. The lather from the i-coloniali was so reassuring that I went a second ATG pass. Yep that good. Post shave feel is superb but even better is that those few pores where I got really close just tingled. No bleeding just tingle and 30 minutes later just feels so so fine. Wonder if that's the Mango Oil at work? Love the scent too. Not at all overpowering, just clean, classic and confident. Next European order will see a spare puck or eight coming to Casa de la Stillsy.
@SydBJW again thank you brother [emoji106]
Not sure that's possible mate. Although rumour is it will be re-introduced later next year. (And by rumour I mean fingers crossed). You are right though, a truly exceptional soap. In my top 5 for sure.
I, for one, applaud your insanity. This is an absolutely amazing collection of resin and roadkill. I very much doubt the purported specifications. 24mm with 50mm loft my left one. Looks almost identical loft as my 46mm shavemac and does not fit into my 25mm stand. I'd say it's more 26/48.
Today's shave goes out the one of the most generous spirited lads I know. This man has a heart of gold and is great company to boot. Big thanks @SydBJW for the soap. A merry birthday indeed.
Been curious about this soap for probably a year or so now. First shave with it this morning proves I have the IQ of a pebble hidden in smeared dog shit. I should have bought this years ago. Slick lather that's not overly protective so allows a super close shave. Really makes something like the original iKon B1 shine. ...as this razor is damn efficient. You get as close as the R41 with this thing. The lather from the i-coloniali was so reassuring that I went a second ATG pass. Yep that good. Post shave feel is superb but even better is that those few pores where I got really close just tingled. No bleeding just tingle and 30 minutes later just feels so so fine. Wonder if that's the Mango Oil at work? Love the scent too. Not at all overpowering, just clean, classic and confident. Next European order will see a spare puck or eight coming to Casa de la Stillsy.
@SydBJW again thank you brother [emoji106]
