Simpson Brushes Appreciation Thread

[Pedigree]

I did a thing (put a Simpson decal on my Wee Scot)!

 

[Bauhaus]

Hey everyone, sorry for being lazy, but I don't have the energy to go through the previous 60 pages. So please go easy on me.

Can anyone tell me if there's a significant difference between Super Badger (silvertip) and best badger?

I want to buy a Simpson brush that doesn't break the bank but still gives me a good quality badger feel (excluding pure badgers, of course). Just to give you some background, I've been using T&H silvertip and I'm satisfied with it. I'm interested in trying something from Simpson. Thanks 🫡

 

[Pedigree]

If you are looking for the best value for your money, I'd recommend getting a brush in best badger. My experience with super badger is limited to the Emperor 3 and it was sort of a let down because I couldn't really feel it on my face that much. But from what I have read, supposedly some best badger brushes overlap with super but overall the best grade runs the entire spectrum of pure on one end and super on the other and relies on luck of the draw. I have 18 brushes in best and have yet to have any issues with any of them.

 

[BlacknTan]

We're all different, so noone can say what you will enjoy. Further, hair grading and nomenclature of the purveyors varies all over the map.
Honestly, Simpsons "Best" hair is quite nice, so that would get my vote...

 

[Pedigree]

Also, your level of facial sensitivity would factor into it whereas the super grade would be more ideal for more sensitive skin. My skin isn't that sensitive, which is probably why I've enjoyed all of my best grade Simpsons?

 

[Bauhaus]

Thank you! I wouldn’t say that I have a sensitive skin, I’m ok with boar brushes, but just not a fan of them.


I've heard the legend or not, that the more popular brush models, like Duke and Chubby, tend to have a denser and better quality pile compared to the lesser-known ones in one grade

 

[BlacknTan]

The Chubby is very dense.. In my humble opinion, overly so. But, the Chubby has legions of fans.
The Duke 2 or 3 are very nice brushes!

 

[Bauhaus]

I love how the Chubby’s handle looks like, but I’m afraid it would be too small in my hand.

 

[Pedigree]

If that's the case then consider a Chubby 3, that thing is large in my hand. The Dukes have probably the right balance of density.

 

[BlacknTan]

I love how the Chubby’s handle looks like, but I’m afraid it would be too small in my hand.

That's my problem with them, for the most part... just too short and stubby.. hence the name. Just decide... you can always go back to Simpson and buy another...
It's what we all do!

 

[p.b]

Finally- with a 55mm loft. I’ve not used it yet but the tips feel very soft. First use tomorrow.

 

[Pedigree]

A Polo 12 in best arrived yesterday! The pics don't show just how white the tips on the 12 are. Got both Polos on a deeply discounted sale through St. James of London website.

 

[Pedigree]

Just ordered a Milk Churn in butterscotch, a Keyhole 4 and a Major, all in best badger directly from Simpson. Which rounds out my Simpson collection, I am now done buying anymore brushes.

 

[BlacknTan]

Just ordered a Milk Churn in butterscotch, a Keyhole 4 and a Major, all in best badger directly from Simpson. Which rounds out my Simpson collection, I am now done buying anymore brushes.

You're developing quite a nice collection!

 

[Pedigree]

You're developing quite a nice collection!

Thank you! I figure that would give me all I need re: shaving brushes and a well-rounded Simpson collection.