Simpson Brushes Appreciation Thread

[p.b]

I did have an ivory in both sizes, but both being in the past year meant higher than I like lofts. I sold them both.

Argh.

 

[Optometrist]

Beautiful brushes!

How would you describe the difference (in feel) between CH2 and CH3. I've never tried a CH3.

I hope that my brush from Ben arrives in a few days.

Thanks, Stefan.
If you are comparing CH2 and CH3 with same batch of hair and only knot measurements varying, then both are scritch-free, but the CH2 has more scrub. I prefer CH2 knots for this reason.
Your butterscotch will be superb, too.

 

[Shaverrific666]

Chris, current lofts are around 52mm for the CH2 and 57mm for the CH3. The former is still acceptable to me as there seems to be a trend now for bulb hybrid as opposed to fan hybrid knots. Older brushes have 48-50mm and 54-55mm, respectively.

Thanks for the info David, much appreciated.

 

[Navarrsky]

Here you go, then. Three CH2 Manchurians in coral, amber and emerald, and three CH3 Manchurians in cobalt, ruby and sapphire.

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Fantastic, David!
Use on health!

 

[Optometrist]

Fantastic, David!
Use on health!

Thanks, Dmitri. They're taking a backseat at the moment as I try to break in my new Shavemac D01 2-Bands.

 

[Navarrsky]

Thanks, Dmitri. They're taking a backseat at the moment as I try to break in my new Shavemac D01 2-Bands.

I have Shavemac D-01, 2-Band for 2 years and the brush still scratches me. However, I do not often use it.

 

[Optometrist]

I have Shavemac D-01, 2-Band for 2 years and the brush still scratches me. However, I do not often use it.

I've never broken one in as I always sold beforehand due to the thought of all those uses. I want to make a determined effort, this time, but I have three. We shall see.

 

[jar]

This week I used an old Duke 1 made for Gimbels and a modern Vulfix era Duke 2 back to back. The old Gimbels has been one of my favorites mainly because the tips are like velvet and it still has a firm body but honestly the modern Duke 2 was so similar that I doubt if with another decade or so of use I would be able to tell them apart based on face feel.

Sixth and eighth Simpson from the right:

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I think the Duke 1 is from back in the late 60s or early 70s and the NY store (Gimbels went out of business in 1987) but I'm old and so may have it wrong. The Duke 2 is fairly new, purchased within the last year or so. Both were graded as Best Badger. The other old Gimbels brush is labeled Gimbel Brothers and not just Gimbels (on the far right) is a Badger & Bristle one that I found recently. The light butterscotch is a Coates.

 

[The Gentleman]

Here is my three Chubby 2s. The Super I've had for a few years and it's a great brush, but I prefer the 2-band and my newly arrived Manchurian. I have tried many very good badger brushes, but the Chubby 2 knot in Mancurian/2-band (with the loft set low) is probably the perfect knot for me.

 

[Shaverrific666]

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Here is my three Chubby 2s. The Super I've had for a few years and it's a great brush, but I prefer the 2-band and my newly arrived Manchurian. I have tried many very good badger brushes, but the Chubby 2 knot in Mancurian/2-band (with the loft set low) is probably the perfect knot for me.

Love the colour. Maybe it's me but the Simpson Butterscotch brushes look the "correct" shade (of Butterscotch) somehow. Enjoy!

 

[Optometrist]

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Here is my three Chubby 2s. The Super I've had for a few years and it's a great brush, but I prefer the 2-band and my newly arrived Manchurian. I have tried many very good badger brushes, but the Chubby 2 knot in Mancurian/2-band (with the loft set low) is probably the perfect knot for me.

Glad to see the Butterscotch has arrived safely, Stefan. Have you had a chance to use it yet?

 

[The Gentleman]

Glad to see the Butterscotch has arrived safely, Stefan. Have you had a chance to use it yet?

Two times. It's magnificent! Couldn't be happier

 

[Optometrist]

Two times. It's magnificent! Couldn't be happier

Excellent.

 

[MattM97]

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Here is my three Chubby 2s. The Super I've had for a few years and it's a great brush, but I prefer the 2-band and my newly arrived Manchurian. I have tried many very good badger brushes, but the Chubby 2 knot in Mancurian/2-band (with the loft set low) is probably the perfect knot for me.

Very nice. I emailed Mark about buying a 2-band Silvertip just because i want to try one and see how it is. Possibly replace my CH3 Manchurian which I'm not fully happy with his batch of hair vs my CH3.

 

[jar]

Added an old Hoffritz labeled Simpson, seen on the far left: