Omega 0146745 HI-BRUSH Synthetic Shaving Brush

This is the first synthetic brush. I was skeptical after my initial try as it is different than lathering with a badger brush. I have been using it for about two weeks now and I am more impressed. It does not absorb water so no need to shake it off as much as a natural bristle brush. It does hold water, yet sheds it quickly so you have to get used to that. I have found it better to mix up your lather, and add water as needed. For the brush itself, there is no break in period, it has a softer feel than a badger brush, and in my experience requires a little more work to build a decent lather. The more I've used it, the better results I have had, so there is a learning curve. Thus far the bristles have in no way "bloomed", the knot retains its shape. As expected it dries quickly so it will be my brush for when I travel. I will most likely try another synthetic in the future, but for a first purchase I am highly satisfied.

As with many aspects of shaving items, its personal preference. I no longer wanted badger hair brushes for multiple reasons. I selected this brush as it appeared to fit my needs both in function and price. After using multiple times, I am satisfied with my purchase. It is a little soft for me so maybe next brush will want to be stiffer, but that not an issue with the brush. It's performs well, no construction faults, and most important does what its suppose to without me wondering about it. Cannot ask for more than that. My badger brushes are not retired and this is my go to brush.

I would never had ordered a synthetic brush had I not seen Ken’s review.  It slightly underperforms a silver tip badge, but just “by a hair”.  It’s a really nice brush and performs well. 

The lather from this brush was great. It had minor shedding and a slight scuff on the handle but overall it is a great brush.

Overall much nice than my other brush which was a cheap amazon badger. The feel is soft and it does lather well. My problem is that after breaking it in completely it then knot is not for me. The brush seems to push down while lathering and gets somewhat twisted at the knot. This could be my technique but I've heard that other cheaper Omega Synthetics hold up better. Still a good brush and I will still plan on using it. I am going to be trying a Semogue boar though to see if I like that better.