Simpson Brushes Appreciation Thread

[Dipesh]

I just found this on AliExpress: ￡16.89 | YAQI Nebula 28MM Synthetic Knot Wet Shaving Brush

YAQI Nebula 28MM Synthetic Knot Wet Shaving Brush

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These fibres look familiar…

Indeed they are. I think I’ll order one.
I need a Yaqi clearout though now

 

[p.b]

Had I known what these fibres would be like I would not have bought the CH3 but it’s slowly charming me (until I compare it to a good 2-band I suspect )

 

[Shaun2]

Here is my Nimmer Mills, Somerset Commodore X3. Knot is 25mm in Best. Those who know what to look for can see the "collaring".

This is one of those brushes you think, hmm, now I don't need another brush... and then you come to your senses.

It is, simply, perfect. They just don't make them like this any more. Dates to the late 60s. The photo doesn't do it justice.

 

[hlkkzn]

 

[Okku]

The "Trial no 1" the prototype brush that went on to become the eagle. This is from the collection of the owner of The Somerset factory. I was in a fortunate enough to have the opportunity to acquire a few pieces from the personal collection.
Which I will post when I receive but for now I thought I'd share this rare brush.

 

[Okku]

Blue velvet suit case used by salesmen to show retailers

 

[Shaun2]

Blue velvet suit case used by salesmen to show retailers.

Amazing! What year?

 

[Okku]

Blue velvet suitcase used by salesmen to show retailers.

Amazing! What year?

The gentleman I spoke to said his father-in-law owned the Somerset factory from 1990 to 2008. I suspect the case is from the early '90s. This collection belonged to him, and he passed away last year, unfortunately. These were found in storage.

 

[Dj-Steved]

I think the same person just sold a Real Horn brush in the Tulip shape. It was a stunner too so good luck to whoever bought that one!

 

[Dipesh]

I think the same person just sold a Real Horn brush in the Tulip shape. It was a stunner too so good luck to whoever bought that one!

That brush was a beauty!

 

[Okku]

I think the same person just sold a Real Horn brush in the Tulip shape. It was a stunner too so good luck to whoever bought that one!

That's correct, it was offered to me in a pre eBay sale but I declined. It was mentioned there was an American collector interested but preferred to sell to someone in the UK.

 

[Dj-Steved]

It's always great to see some unused Simpson gems, they still crop up from time to time.....

 

[Shaun2]

That brush was a beauty!

Where was it sold, and is there an image?

 

[Okku]

Where was it sold, and is there an image?

 

[Okku]

Another rare brush but unfortunately this is not for sale, because the sale of ivory is prohibited