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
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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
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Semogue Galahad-C3 Imperial Red Premium Boar IB Shaving Brush
5.0 / 5.0
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Semogue Galahad-C3 Premium Black Horse Shaving Brush – Imperial Red
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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
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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 390 reviewsThis 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.
Having just got back into wet shaving, I thought I would try the T3 Trafalgar & Henson AL13++. I've just used both of them and they are fantastic. The T3 is great for lathering and no need to pre soak. The Henson is just something else. If you are new to wet shaving, go for this, I didn’t have any nicks but a really close shave (3 passes). Don’t be put off as it is very lightweight, the blade will do the work and you will learn how much pressure you need to apply after a couple of uses. Using these going forward will be an absolute pleasure. Highly recommended, both of them.
Taylor of Old Bond Street is a wonderful shaving cream and I highly recommend to all.
Simpson Bay Rum shaving cream has got a very delicate but elegant scent, not too overpowering but very pleasant throughout the shave. The cream lathers easily and it's very slick, the razor will glide effortlessly. Post shave is very good, my skin was left soft and elastic even before applying the post shave balm. Definitely recommended!
After several years my old razor stopped aligning the blade correctly. This razor is a much better design, easier to clean, and a very smooth shave.
I have the Muhle R89 standard, however I wanted I wanted to improve on it for two main reasons, a longer handle and having a two rather than three piece head, whilst retaining the R89 head. The R89 'twist' was just what I needed and it most definitely works for.
Highly recommended well done male grooming for rapid dispatch
salter shaving creams never dissapoint, performance is great and aftershave feel fantastic.
the vetiver fragrance is a very dark earthy fragrance if you like vetiver this is for you
cannot fault this cream only wish they did matching splashes or balms
I’ve used these with the Henson AL13 and they seem to work very well! I suspect I may never have to buy any more razor blades for the rest of my life…!
I've used a few regular safety razors before, but I've never had a shave this smooth and clean. I finally tried this bad boy with an open comb, and it has been a total game-changer! Yes, you need a good technique, but the results are absolutely remarkable.
It also has excellent moisturizing effects.
I've moved from badger to boar due to using soaps instead of creams. The boar bristles are stiffer and better suited to soaps. This lathers up well and softens the beard ready to shave.
Excellent product - so pleased someone is still selling it
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