Collection: Boar, Hog & Horse Hair Shaving Brushes
Shop boar, hog and horse hair shaving brushes for natural-bristle wet shaving, firmer backbone and traditional soap loading. Boar brushes often feel firm at first and soften with use, while horse hair brushes can feel more flexible depending on the knot and handle style.
For boar brushes, compare the Proraso Professional Boar Bristle Shaving Brush, Semogue Hereditas 1470 Best Boar, Semogue 610 Extra Boar, Semogue SOC-C5 Selected Premium Boar and Alexander Simpson Farringdon Boar Bristle Brush. Horse hair options sit here where available.
Choose this collection if you like backbone and a brush that develops character over time. For softer natural hair, compare badger shaving brushes, or choose synthetic shaving brushes for fast drying and no break-in period.
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Alexander Simpson 'Barbican' Boar Bristle Shaving Brush
5.0 / 5.0
(2) 2 total reviews
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Alexander Simpson 'Farringdon' Boar Bristle Shaving Brush
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Captain Fawcett's Wild Boar Bristle Beard Brush (CF.933)
4.0 / 5.0
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Omega Badger Imitation Hog Bristle Shaving Brush with Plastic Drip Stand 81020
5.0 / 5.0
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Omega Professional Barber Shaving Brush
Regular price £4.99Regular price£0.00Sale price £4.99Sold out -
Proraso Professional Boar Bristle Shaving Brush
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Semogue 610 Extra Boar Shaving Brush – Black & Clear Acrylic
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Semogue 610 Extra Boar Shaving Brush – Red & Clear Acrylic
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Semogue 620 Extra IB Boar Shaving Brush – Black & Clear Acrylic
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Semogue 820 Extra Boar Shaving Brush – Black & Clear Acrylic
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Semogue 820 Extra Boar Shaving Brush – Red & Clear Acrylic
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Semogue 830 Premium Boar Shaving Brush - Red & Clear Acrylic
5.0 / 5.0
(2) 2 total reviews
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Semogue Galahad-C3 Imperial Red Premium Boar IB Shaving Brush
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
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Semogue Galahad-C3 Premium Black Horse Shaving Brush – Imperial Red
Regular price £25.00Regular price£0.00Sale price £25.00Sold out -
Semogue Galahad-C3 Premium Boar Shaving Brush - Imperial Red
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Semogue Hereditas 1250 Extra Boar Shaving Brush – Ash Wood Handle
Regular price £12.10Regular price£0.00Sale price £12.10Sold out -
Semogue Hereditas 1305 Premium IB Boar Shaving Brush
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
Regular price £16.65Regular price£0.00Sale price £16.65Sold out -
Semogue Hereditas 1460 Extra Boar Shaving Brush – Lacquered Beech Wood Handle
Regular price £12.50Regular price£0.00Sale price £12.50Sold out -
Semogue Hereditas 1470 Best Boar Shaving Brush – Dark Beech Wood Handle
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Semogue Hereditas 1520 Extra IB Boar Shaving Brush – Lacquered Beech Wood Handle
Regular price £13.75Regular price£0.00Sale price £13.75Sold out -
Semogue Hereditas 1800 Extra IB Boar Shaving Brush – Ash Wood Handle
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
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Semogue Hereditas 2000 Extra Boar Shaving Brush – Ash Wood Handle
Regular price £15.00Regular price£0.00Sale price £15.00Sold out -
Semogue Pegasus-C7 Finest Mistura Shaving Brush – Tortoiseshell
Regular price £64.75Regular price£0.00Sale price £64.75Sold out -
Semogue Pegasus-C7 Selected Premium Boar - Tortoiseshell
Regular price £41.65Regular price£0.00Sale price £41.65
About Boar, Hog & Horse Hair Shaving Brushes
About Boar, Hog, and Horse Hair Brushes
Boar, hog, and horse hair shaving brushes are natural-bristle options for traditional wet shaving. This collection includes the Proraso Professional Boar Bristle Shaving Brush, Semogue Hereditas 1470 Best Boar Shaving Brush, Alexander Simpson Farringdon Boar Bristle Brush, and horse hair options such as the Semogue Pharos-C3 Pure Black Horse Brush.
Break-In and Brush Feel
Boar brushes usually feel firmer at first, then soften as the tips split with use. That break-in period is one of the main differences from synthetic shaving brushes. If you enjoy more backbone for loading hard shaving soap, boar is worth considering.
Semogue, Proraso, Simpson, and Omega
Semogue offers many traditional boar and horse hair brushes, including the Semogue 610 Extra Boar and Semogue SOC-C5 Selected Premium Boar Ash Wood. The Proraso Professional Shaving Brush is a large classic boar option, while the Omega Badger Imitation Hog Bristle Brush gives another compact natural-feel choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a boar shaving brush best for?
A boar shaving brush is useful when you want backbone for loading harder shaving soap. It usually feels firmer at first and softens as it breaks in.
Do boar brushes need breaking in?
Yes. Boar bristles normally soften and split at the tips with repeated use. Rinse the brush well, let it dry properly and expect the feel to improve over time.
What is the difference between boar and horse hair brushes?
Boar brushes usually feel firmer and are popular for soap loading. Horse hair brushes can feel more flexible, depending on the knot. Compare with synthetic shaving brushes if you want faster drying.
Let customers speak for us
from 405 reviewsFor sure a mild razor - but that's what I like. For a daily shaver with sensitive skin this razor is pretty ideal. Paired with a decent blade (I used a Nacet blade, but others would be just as good), and a quality shaving soap or cream this is one of those 'autopilot' razors that doesn't demand 100% attention for every second of the shave; and being lightweight allows you to factor in your own level of pressure that is comfortable for you. It's nimble and manoeuvrable and getting those whiskers under the nose is a doddle. I don't chase BBS but the Aeroshave provides me with a DFS+ shave that lasts the day; and that I'm more than happy with.
With a blade gap of .59mm and a small amount of blade exposure this is definitely NOT a razor for mowing down several days' growth of beard, and nor should it be expected to; but if you shave on a daily basis - and have sensitive skin to boot - the Aeroshave is worth serious consideration. Horses for courses, and all that.
Service from the gentlefolk at MGS is excellent. I ordered this razor (along with another item) after the 3.00pm cut-off time and yet it still arrived, well packed and in good order, the following day! Thank you!
Many folks start their wet shaving addiction with the gateway drug that is the Merkur 34C. Now it’s back in satin finish stainless steel in a presentation box with a leather travel case. It’s also a little more efficient but not aggressive and the blade is now completely covered by the top cap. A genuine upgrade.
Super easy to use, ideal for new DE razor users, great quality, SO much better than multi blade cartridge razors, and much more economical. Highly recommended.
Seen the Henson AL13 reviewed quite a few times on YouTube and I thought I'd give it a try.Ive been shaving with a Rockwell T2 which is a excellent razor,but the AL13 is in a different league,lightweight easy to use,not got to worry about finding the correct angle to shave,the Henson does it for you,basically if you don't get the angle right,it won't shave...
Must add, first class service from Male grooming,Thank-you....
Does what it says, works for after shaving and for deodorant
Excellent just what I required. Male grooming great all round, many thanks
Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick REFILL 100g
Inox base, solid. Just as discribed.
I'm usually used to using a heavy shaver for my daily shave. I thought about trying the Henson AL 13 v2 as I quite fancied a change. I was very surprised to find this shaver is very accurate to use almost surgical like. I quite fancy now perhaps trying to buy a Henson ti22 which is the titanium version. I most certainly recommend this company and this shaver highly. I will be using male grooming supplies again in future.
I was debating whether to get the medium or aggressive razor. As I can't be a***ed to shave more than every five days I went for the aggressive. Fantastic, just cuts through the stubble with consummate ease. Very light and ergonomic too. Easy to manoeuvre and the design means that you get the correct shaving angle naturally.
The only thing better is the service from MGS! I had a few queries which were answered almost immediately, great! I ordered the razor on Friday afternoon and it was delivered by nine on Saturday morning. Brilliant.
Both the razor and service are so good in fact that I will probably order the medium Henson to go with its big brother.
Thanks guys!
A gift for a friend who absolutely adores it
This brush (T3) is amazing and fantastic value for money. Well made and made to last. Robust when lathering up with no need to pre soak before use. Highly recommended.

