If you had enough to cover the cost of either option, the Thater Premium Boar or Semogue TSN LE Boar, which would you choose?
I own only two and three band badger brushes, along with a couple of synthetics. I am looking for a boar brush that has soft tips and medium scrub. My favorite knot that I have ever owned is the Romera Manchurian Finest badger. I don't need a huge amount of backbone and would like a nice ergonomic handle. Open to any of the Thater options, though I would probably go with a butterscotch color for the handle.
For anyone out there with both, or either one, I would like to hear why you love yours and how you believe the two compare. Is the Thater worth the $30 difference?
I have both. Semogue has more backbone and scrub. Thater has more volume and a more luxurious feel. Both break in relatively fast. I like them both. It depends on what you are looking for.
Hello! I do not have the Thater Boar brush, but I am liking my Semogue TSN LE...so much that I am thinking about buying a second one. It is fantastic, looks quite handsome, is creating some wonderful lather, and feels great on the face. I don’t think it gets too much better for my tastes!
I prefer the Semogue TSN LE in both size and face feel. I am not a particular bar fan. However, the Thäter I sold after about 30 uses as I did not see it making any progress. The Semogue felt softer right out of the box, hence, my hope, it will even get better over time.
My semogue TSN LE is getting better with each shave as well!
I have both as well and my favorite is the Semogue. Everything about the brush is right for me, it is in fact now my favorite boar of all. I place it ahead of Omega, Zenith, Mondial, ABC, and any other Semogue I have. I regret missing out on the two band version, and hold out hope there may be another run. I always liked Semogue brushes, but this one raised my opinion of their ability greatly.
Semogue for me, the Thäter had less pleasant face feel.
I have both. I can’t say I prefer one over the other as it depends on the ‘mood’ I’m in when I’m shaving.
I have owned both, the Semogue is your best choice.
I have the Semogue. A very nice boar........wouldn't trade it for any other boar on the market.
I have them both and I like both of them. The semogue has the best knot/bristles, but I like the handle of the Thater better. Are there any TSN LE still available?
It looks like both the Semogue 2018 TSN Boar and Finest are sold out.
I have them both and hands down the Semogue wins again. The Thater looks pretty but it's way to soft for my liking.