Simpsons Duke 3 Goes Synth

[Gairdner]

As per the title, I've only just spotted this on their site but perhaps many of you knew of it already and I'm late to the party? Seems like a good mid sized synthetic option in the Simpsons line up although the price is the same as or about that of the Chubby 2 synth which I find a bit confusing given it's less bulky handle and a smaller knot.

Linky poo: http://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_D3SYNTHETIC

 

[Dj-Steved]

They have called it Synthetic Bristle instead of Badger

 

[Dipesh]

How much!!! Lol

 

[jb7]

£89.88 shipped to the UK from Simpsons. Along with the Chubby, has to be a contender for the most expensive synthetic on the market.

 

[sɐǝɹpu∀]

£89.88 shipped to the UK from Simpsons. Along with the Chubby, has to be a contender for the most expensive synthetic on the market.

Far from it..

 

[Chris]

Simpson prices are ridiculous, wait until it appears at one of the other vendors and it'll be a lot cheaper and priced inclusive of VAT.

 

[YMMV]

^ Yep, vendors usually have better prices

 

[R181]

Simpson prices are ridiculous, wait until it appears at one of the other vendors and it'll be a lot cheaper and priced inclusive of VAT.

Yup, Simpson prices are Simpson prices and their brushes are excellent. I would not expect to see any brushes listed in Simpsons Limited Edition Section being sold through vendors though, only direct from Simpsons.

Bob

 

[SeanC]

Yup, Simpson prices are Simpson prices and their brushes are excellent. I would not expect to see any brushes listed in Simpsons Limited Edition Section being sold through vendors though, only direct from Simpsons.

Bob

The Chubby II is although they do state it will be going regular soon

 

[SeanC]

Simpson prices are ridiculous, wait until it appears at one of the other vendors and it'll be a lot cheaper and priced inclusive of VAT.

It certainly goes against current pricing trends for synthetics, particularly when you see the number of vendors divesting themselves of more expensive brands such as Muhle.

The regulations may be different due to Simpsons being located on IOM, but certainly on the UK mainland its mandatory for consumer prices to be shown inclusive of VAT.

 

[R181]

The Chubby II is although they do state it will be going regular soon

That would be about time considering I bought a Chubby II synthetic LE when the were first introduced about 2 years ago iirc. I bought a Classic I after that also. Both of these I believe are only available direct from Simpsons. From my pov none of the synthetic brushes from Simpsons should be in the LE section. Synthetics are so common and form part of most all makers lines as a standard production item sold through vendors.

Bob

 

[p.b]

The Chubby is available, but it took about a year!

https://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/product.cfm/product_ID/7519
http://www.giftsandcare.com/en/broc...er-simpson.html?search_query=chubby&results=7

 

[Rufusdog]

The regulations may be different due to Simpsons being located on IOM, but certainly on the UK mainland its mandatory for consumer prices to be shown inclusive of VAT.

They are since the Isle of Man is as self-governing Crown Dependency and is not part of the United Kingdom.

 

[Gairdner]

They are since the Isle of Man is as self-governing Crown Dependency and is not part of the United Kingdom.

Still part of Great Britain as in the geographical term/location 'The British Isles'.

 

[Rufusdog]

Still part of Great Britain as in the geographical term/location 'The British Isles'.

Actually not in the first instance. Great Britain comprises England, Scotland and Wales and a few islands (Wight, Scilly, Shetland, Hebrides), but not the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey and their subsidiaries Alderney and Sark) which are self-governing Crown dependencies. The Isle of Man, however, is part of the British Isles, which comprises Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom), Ireland and their many other islands.