Have you considered the Colonel, which has a Best knot?
Simpson Brushes Appreciation Thread
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adrian ivanovici
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If i get a Simpsons it might as well be an iconic shape of the brand. I don't intend to start a Simpson side collection as I own many fine badgers. Just want to add a proper Simpson in the lineup. As stated previously simpson is bucks for the brand history rather then the exquisite quality.
Razorboy
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Duke 3
In that case I’d go for the Duke. I believe the Duke was Alexander Simpson’s favourite brush and that his nickname was the Duke; unfortunately, I can’t remember where I read this.
PS, I’ve emailed. Mark Watterson at Simpson about the above. I’ll post the response.
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adrian ivanovici
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Thank you. The members here never miss a beat, and at least one of them can be relied on to come up with even the most obscure information.
No satisfaction from the Isle of Man; most disappointing. I’d have thought that this would be the sort of anecdote they’d have in their archives seeing how they position the brand, “Tradition & Heritage since 1919”, with a section on the company’s history on their website. Thanks again to @adrian ivanovici for digging up Gary Young’s piece.
adrian ivanovici
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OK. Call me crazy! Received a berkeley best badger. Not impressed. Many hairs are upside-down. You can't have this with such pricy tags.
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Horrible! Way too many upside down hair!
Buying a Simpson really is a gamble.
I've had many disappointments over the years.
Now i have just the one Simpson (X2) and don't expect to add anymore.
adrian ivanovici
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Quite normal, they are famous for their variability. For this reason I would never buy a new one, too much of a gamble for the money.
Hopefully you can’t feel them in use.
Stilgar
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Unfortunately many of us have been disapointed ... And I agree on the variability of the quality of their shaving brush.
I have reported lately a big issue and and the end of the discussion, I was the one to be foolish ... I was really discussed and this last exchange with Simpsons made me to decide to stop considering this brand ...
I am buying now on nice handle that I equip with top notch knot !
It is joyful, better at a lower cost ...
I have reported lately a big issue and and the end of the discussion, I was the one to be foolish ... I was really discussed and this last exchange with Simpsons made me to decide to stop considering this brand ...
I am buying now on nice handle that I equip with top notch knot !
It is joyful, better at a lower cost ...
Northam Saint
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I suppose they think they have enough customers to loose the occasional one here and there. However as this thread displays many years of having a great reputation can be eroded away at.
I was miffed with them not being able to produce a synthetic Major. I’m nearly 100% synthetic these days, for travelling they for me are much better to dry and maintain. Badgers just seem to hold moisture more and can quickly smell a little.
I was miffed with them not being able to produce a synthetic Major. I’m nearly 100% synthetic these days, for travelling they for me are much better to dry and maintain. Badgers just seem to hold moisture more and can quickly smell a little.
Cannoncocker
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I really am sorry to read this. I have 14 Simpson badger brushes (12 in Best and 2 Manchurian), and not one quality issue including zero shedding in any of the brushes. The Manchurian knots are nice, but the Best knots are my favorites with their soft tips and ample backbone.
I have a number of other brushes with some higher priced, but I value my Simpson’s as top notched keepers. If I had to pick the one Simpson keeper it would be my Duke 3 Best. It simply does everything great.
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