Just ordered my first Simpson!

[Kennyg2019]

Hi, guys! I just ordered my very first Simpson brush...the Captain 2 Best Badger!



Has anyone tried this brush?

I was wondering how soft it is, how scritchy, how much backbone, etc.

Thanks,
Ken

 

[Fenster]

@Kennyg2019 congrats on the new brush. Be sure to head over to the Newbies and Welcome section and introduce yourself.

 

[MilkCrate]

Ken, nice score! I have not tried that one.

 

[woodpusher]

Congrats and welcome to The Cadre!! Simpsons are classics for a reason.

 

[Jaro1069]

Congrats on the new brush.. I have only tried 1 Simpson brush (Commodore X1) and Simpsons are Nice brushes.. Like has already been stated be sure to go over to the Newbies and Welcome section and introduce yourself.

 

[EMG06]

Congrats on the new brush. I am a Simpsons fan, and found the best hair to be generally great, with one scritchy brush (a Commodore X3). I have a phenomenal Colonel in best and several of my favorite brushes are in best. I’ve never used the Captain, but this handle shape appeals to me (one of my most loved brushes is the Emperor). Let us know how you like it once it arrives!

 

[Kennyg2019]

Thanks, guys! I will keep you updated.

The only question is what will I go for next...a Super or Manchurian?

 

[woodpusher]

Can't help you there. I've had several Best (of varying degrees of goodness) and currently have a CH2-synth. My understanding is Manchurian is thicker hair and scrubbier than the Super.

 

[sgrdddy]

I tried a Best from Simpson and didn't find it to be soft. Though I did like the medium backbone.

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[wristwatchb]

Thanks, guys! I will keep you updated.

The only question is what will I go for next...a Super or Manchurian?

Or both.

 

[Kennyg2019]

I tried a Best from Simpson and didn't find it to be soft. Though I did like the medium backbone.

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Thanks! How about the Super and Manchurian?

 

[Kennyg2019]

Just ordered my 2nd Simpson (while I wait for the 1st one ).

 

[Luecke3262]

These look awesome! Now just wait till you get into artisan turned brushes!

 

[Kennyg2019]

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These look awesome! Now just wait till you get into artisan turned brushes!

Please. I'm not like you gentlemen. I can control myself.

 

[Jaro1069]

Please. I'm not like you gentlemen. I can control myself.

 

[EMG06]

Just ordered my 2nd Simpson (while I wait for the 1st one ).
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This is my first shaving brush and my gateway into wet shaving. It holds a very special place in my memory. Great choice!

 

[Kennyg2019]

This is my first shaving brush and my gateway into wet shaving. It holds a very special place in my memory. Great choice!

Thanks. I read that it was a good introduction to Simpsons.

 

[sgrdddy]

Thanks! How about the Super and Manchurian?

Super was a little better. So to me, not worth any extra money.

However the Manchurian was finally a soft knot (tips), that I enjoy using.

With that said, you're still paying a high markup just for the name. And some are just fine with that. The only reason I have a Simpson Manchurian is that I got an amazing deal on the second-hand market.



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[fhalden]

Be careful. It's a deep rabbit hole.

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[Pedigree]

Reviving this thread. I'm a huge fan of Simpson brushes, I have the following:
1. Wee Scot
2. Case (best)
3. Duke 1 (best)
4. Duke 2 (best)
5. Duke 3 (best)
6. Chubby 1 (best)
7. Chubby 2 (best)
8. Chubby 3 (best)
9. Classic 2 (best)
10. Commodore X3 (best)
11. Colonel X2L (best)
12. Berkeley 46 (best)
13. Berkeley 46 in Faux Emerald Centenary Edition (best)
14. Beaufort B6 (best)
15. 57 (best)
16. Emperor 3 (super)
17. 59 (best)
18. Polo 10 (best)

I plan to acquire:
- Milk Churn (best)
- Keyhole 4 (best)
- Major (best or super)

Considering:
- Chubby2 (super)