Re: the subject line, Not new Omegas as in new to the Omega line, only new in my cabinet.
Lately I've been on a tiny brush kick; travel brushes. One of these would definitely fill that requirement, but I think the other would also.
To put these new brushes into a larger perspective see my review of travel brushes >>>>>>>>>>>>> HERE <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
They are the Omega 40033 Wide Waist Might Midget(WWMM) and the 50068 Bambino. I got them both for less than $7 each.
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From L-R, Omega 50014 Travel boar, 40033 WWMM, 11047 hybrid MM, 50068 Bambino, and the Simpsons WeeScot. The respective travel tubes (Rx bottles in the case of 2) are behind the brushes.
I'll cut to the chase... You've already gotten much less for $7 than if you were to acquire these brushes. They are a fantastic value.
The 40033 Wide WaistMight Midget
This is not billed as a travel brush, but since it's a Mighty Midget it can't escape that connection. I don't have a tube (Rx bottle) it can fit into yet, but I'm going to ask around to see if I can find one.
The bristle is blonde and stiff as it's received new. I figured I had a "typical" break in period before I'd use it. In one lather the brush was broken in- UNBELIEVEABLE! I discussed this in another thread. Omega is treating their boar hair with a process that speeds break in by a remarkable amount. Good going Omega! Kudus!
FWIW, the Travel Boar pictured above (not reviewed here) also broke in just as effortlessly, as did the Bambino.
The knot is a full size boar knot, the handle is diminutive. The handle is also hollow as are all of the really inexpensive Omega brushes that I've handled. Hey, what do you want for $7? Is it ugly? I don't think so. When the brush bites the dust, toss it and buy a new one, no need to reknot. Your $7 bought a great knot and a handle that's useable.
It's dimensions (not to published specs, but to my calibrated eye and a ruler); knot, 22 x 48 mm; handle, 32mm D x 35mm H .
The knot holds no surprises at all. It's a very nice and practical Omega. The brush is a keeper. It's exactly what I expect from Omega. Frankly, I have no idea how they make such a useable brush for the money spent. It's not a brush you'll show off, it's a brush to be used, save money by buying, and if it gets lost while traveling it's no big deal.
OK, so what about traveling with it? I have no doubt that a minor expedition to the local vet or pharmacy would scare up a bottle that it would fit in. As you can see in the photo, the knot is full size and the handle is larger than the typical Mighty Midget brush, so it will need an bigger bottle. The pill bottles pictured to the right won't even come close to fitting it. The right one needs more width but the height is about right - just.
This brush would be every bit as good as an everyday brush in addition to being a travel brush however. It's a very practical and confortable brush for face lathering. It's entering my rotation as such. Frankly I don't care if I ever find a travel tube for it.
Omega 50068 Bambino
I don't know that this brush is billed as a travel brush either, but as you can see in the photo, it would easily fit inside one of the Rx pill bottles pictured, so I'm including it among that crowd.
It's a handsome little tyke. Mine has a black handle, but it also comes in white.
It broke in just as easily and rapidly as the WWMM above, so obviously the bristles were treated. Size wise, it's a bit larger than the WeeScot, but it's by far the tiniest Boar I possess and have ever seen. Don't let that throw you though, it will hold it's own as a face lathering brush. (That was the cut to the chase comment for those who don't like to read).
Physical specs as seen by my eyeball and the very same ruler used above; knot, 13 x 44/45, handle, 26mm D x 28mm H. It's a tiny boar!
Despite it's size it is quite capable. I lathered BurmaShave soap and had no surprises whatsover. One must have really good feel for the brush so as not to mash it because there isn't much knot there pushing back and preventing mashing, but that goes for any small brush. It easier to use than the WeeScot (the comparison was inevitable) but neither poses any problem if one has any experience whatsoever.
I haven't used these brushes with creams or croaps, but my experience tells me that these brushes won't have any problems with either. They are so nicely behaved. They're awesome! Now factor in the $7 price and I can't understand why I haven't heard of these brushes before a week or so ago when Shaun mentioned them. What's up with that!?
Omega just continues to hit ball after ball right out of the ballpark. If you like boar brushes and keep in mind the size, I don't understand how you can go wrong with either, or both, of these. Just awesome.
Lately I've been on a tiny brush kick; travel brushes. One of these would definitely fill that requirement, but I think the other would also.
To put these new brushes into a larger perspective see my review of travel brushes >>>>>>>>>>>>> HERE <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
They are the Omega 40033 Wide Waist Might Midget(WWMM) and the 50068 Bambino. I got them both for less than $7 each.
![[Image: DSC03918_zps24fccbd1.jpg]](http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/BBQinMaineiac/Shaving-%202_5_13/DSC03918_zps24fccbd1.jpg)
From L-R, Omega 50014 Travel boar, 40033 WWMM, 11047 hybrid MM, 50068 Bambino, and the Simpsons WeeScot. The respective travel tubes (Rx bottles in the case of 2) are behind the brushes.
I'll cut to the chase... You've already gotten much less for $7 than if you were to acquire these brushes. They are a fantastic value.
The 40033 Wide WaistMight Midget
This is not billed as a travel brush, but since it's a Mighty Midget it can't escape that connection. I don't have a tube (Rx bottle) it can fit into yet, but I'm going to ask around to see if I can find one.
The bristle is blonde and stiff as it's received new. I figured I had a "typical" break in period before I'd use it. In one lather the brush was broken in- UNBELIEVEABLE! I discussed this in another thread. Omega is treating their boar hair with a process that speeds break in by a remarkable amount. Good going Omega! Kudus!
FWIW, the Travel Boar pictured above (not reviewed here) also broke in just as effortlessly, as did the Bambino.
The knot is a full size boar knot, the handle is diminutive. The handle is also hollow as are all of the really inexpensive Omega brushes that I've handled. Hey, what do you want for $7? Is it ugly? I don't think so. When the brush bites the dust, toss it and buy a new one, no need to reknot. Your $7 bought a great knot and a handle that's useable.
It's dimensions (not to published specs, but to my calibrated eye and a ruler); knot, 22 x 48 mm; handle, 32mm D x 35mm H .
The knot holds no surprises at all. It's a very nice and practical Omega. The brush is a keeper. It's exactly what I expect from Omega. Frankly, I have no idea how they make such a useable brush for the money spent. It's not a brush you'll show off, it's a brush to be used, save money by buying, and if it gets lost while traveling it's no big deal.
OK, so what about traveling with it? I have no doubt that a minor expedition to the local vet or pharmacy would scare up a bottle that it would fit in. As you can see in the photo, the knot is full size and the handle is larger than the typical Mighty Midget brush, so it will need an bigger bottle. The pill bottles pictured to the right won't even come close to fitting it. The right one needs more width but the height is about right - just.
This brush would be every bit as good as an everyday brush in addition to being a travel brush however. It's a very practical and confortable brush for face lathering. It's entering my rotation as such. Frankly I don't care if I ever find a travel tube for it.
Omega 50068 Bambino
I don't know that this brush is billed as a travel brush either, but as you can see in the photo, it would easily fit inside one of the Rx pill bottles pictured, so I'm including it among that crowd.
It's a handsome little tyke. Mine has a black handle, but it also comes in white.
It broke in just as easily and rapidly as the WWMM above, so obviously the bristles were treated. Size wise, it's a bit larger than the WeeScot, but it's by far the tiniest Boar I possess and have ever seen. Don't let that throw you though, it will hold it's own as a face lathering brush. (That was the cut to the chase comment for those who don't like to read).
Physical specs as seen by my eyeball and the very same ruler used above; knot, 13 x 44/45, handle, 26mm D x 28mm H. It's a tiny boar!
Despite it's size it is quite capable. I lathered BurmaShave soap and had no surprises whatsover. One must have really good feel for the brush so as not to mash it because there isn't much knot there pushing back and preventing mashing, but that goes for any small brush. It easier to use than the WeeScot (the comparison was inevitable) but neither poses any problem if one has any experience whatsoever.
I haven't used these brushes with creams or croaps, but my experience tells me that these brushes won't have any problems with either. They are so nicely behaved. They're awesome! Now factor in the $7 price and I can't understand why I haven't heard of these brushes before a week or so ago when Shaun mentioned them. What's up with that!?
Omega just continues to hit ball after ball right out of the ballpark. If you like boar brushes and keep in mind the size, I don't understand how you can go wrong with either, or both, of these. Just awesome.