Omega - Professional Shaving Brushes from Italy

What is Omega and when was it founded?

Omega was founded in 1931 in Bologna, Italy as a bristle processing factory. It gradually evolved into shaving brush manufacturing and is now in its 4th generation of family ownership. The Bologna factory covers nearly 5,000 square metres of production space.

Why are Omega boar bristle brushes so popular?

Omega boar bristle brushes are the most popular in the world for traditional wet shaving. Natural boar hair provides excellent exfoliation, lifts facial hair and builds rich lather. With use, the bristle tips split and soften while maintaining their firmness and backbone.

What is the most popular Omega brush?

The Omega PRO 48 (10048) is the iconic brush, preferred by professional barbers across Italy. It features a chrome ABS handle, a large boar bristle knot and produces impressive lather. The EVO series with synthetic fibre is the modern vegan alternative.

What types of shaving brushes does Omega offer?

Omega offers brushes in three categories: boar bristle for firm exfoliating lather, Pure Badger for a softer feel, and synthetic fibre (Hi-Brush and EVO series) for a vegan option. Handle materials range from wood and resin to chrome-plated plastic.

What does "Pura Setola" mean on Omega brushes?

"Pura Setola" means "pure bristle" in Italian and serves as Omega's quality mark. It indicates that the brush contains 100% natural boar bristle with no blending. The careful selection of raw materials has been a key factor in Omega quality for nearly a century.

What Omega products are available at TheTwoBarbers.com?

TheTwoBarbers.com stocks a range of Omega brushes in boar bristle, badger and synthetic (Hi-Brush, EVO) editions, as well as eucalyptus shaving creams. All are manufactured in Bologna, Italy with four generations of craftsmanship.