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A Captain would be even better
Simpson Brushes Appreciation Thread
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YepSounds like the Duke is everything the Classic should have been
I replaced the synthetic knot in my Classic 1 with a Muhle synthetic V2. Much, much better, but not very cost effective.Sounds like the Duke is everything the Classic should have been
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The latest addition to my Simpson Chubby Manchurian collection.
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I shaved this morning with my Chubby 2 synth and Proraso green soap. It is indeed a lovely brush, and I really enjoyed my shave. While it is nowhere near as stiff as it was when I purchased it a year ago it still requires more force to splay than a badger or boar, but so what?
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It also gives you an excuse to skip gym
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@OptometristPost the collection, post the collection !!!
Lovely brush David! Enjoy
Yes, great idea.
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Post the collection, post the collection !!!
Lovely brush David! Enjoy
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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Wonderful collection, David! Very nice indeed!
As a traditionalist I think you should add an ivory handle as well.
Do you have a particular favourite?
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Thank you, Chris.Wonderful collection, David! Very nice indeed!
As a traditionalist I think you should add an ivory handle as well.
Do you have a particular favourite?
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.
I'm still not 100% sure if I'll hold on to the sapphire. Again, at 57mm, it's a tad too high for me.
Until yesterday, when Ben's Amber arrived, my favourite has been the coral. The loft is only 48mm and has wonderful backbone and scrub. The Amber is only 1mm higher, but first use, this morning, was superb. Can't believe he let this go.
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I understand David, I like you prefer lower lofts for nice backbone and scrub. I actually have one of my Shavemac fans set at 46mm (though it is a 25mm knot)Thank you, Chris.
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.
I'm still not 100% sure if I'll hold on to the sapphire. Again, at 57mm, it's a tad too high for me.
Until yesterday, when Ben's Amber arrived, my favourite has been the coral. The loft is only 48mm and has wonderful backbone and scrub. The Amber is only 1mm higher, but first use, this morning, was superb. Can't believe he let this go.
I must eventually try a couple of Chubbies in the Manchurian hair though older ones may be the way to go. That amber CH2 is a really beauty though!
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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.
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.
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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.I understand David, I like you prefer lower lofts for nice backbone and scrub. I actually have one of my Shavemac fans set at 46mm (though it is a 25mm knot)
I must eventually try a couple of Chubbies in the Manchurian hair though older ones may be the way to go. That amber CH2 is a really beauty though!