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Just ordered my first Simpson!
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EMG06
"TSC's Bingo Admiral"
A vow that lasted a little under 48 hours, pretty good restraint!
But when it comes to these brushes I understand! Iām often guilty of the same. For example, last week I ordered a Polo to try to get a gray box āmade in Englandā based on your experiences, so I guess Iām Mr. Kettle here (or is it Mr. Pot?).
fhalden
"Like BarberDaveā¦ I make my own funā
That's sort of what I'm telling myself. We'll see. Ive never aggressively collected Simpsons, but have sort of accrued 18 over quite a while. I don't currently intend to get another one, and I resisted the impulse to go buy a Polo 4 a few moments ago, but I'll never say never with the Simpsons. I just really like the look, and the brushes all work fine. I don't perceive all the infinitesimal millimeter variations and multi-property batch signatures, and I've successfully (so far) avoided putting anything gelly against my face. Never is a long time. Don't put yourself in the position of having to overrule yourself. I suggest leaving an option open, with no plans to buy. This hobby can last a long, long time. You might want to buy yourself an Anniversary brush that comes along that would have great significance for you. You just never know. This, by the way, is about as strong an enabling argument as you'll get from me.
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Pedigree
Jr. Shave Member
Did it arrive yet?A vow that lasted a little under 48 hours, pretty good restraint!
But when it comes to these brushes I understand! Iām often guilty of the same. For example, last week I ordered a Polo to try to get a gray box āmade in Englandā based on your experiences, so I guess Iām Mr. Kettle here (or is it Mr. Pot?).
EMG06
"TSC's Bingo Admiral"
Due to come in on Wednesday, Iāll keep you posted
Pedigree
Jr. Shave Member
Polo 10 or 12?
EMG06
"TSC's Bingo Admiral"
Went with the 10, the 12 just sounds too big for my tastes and I didnāt see myself ever using it.
Pedigree
Jr. Shave Member
Great choice either way! I do see myself using the 10 more often due to its more practical size.
EMG06
"TSC's Bingo Admiral"
Thanks! And Thanks for the tip on where to find them
Pedigree
Jr. Shave Member
Also these knots in best are likely their finest specimens of best in recent memory. I have a gray box, made in England Commodore X3 almost a similar look but not as white at the tips and it is VERY soft and scrubby.
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beginish
The Dr. Who of the TSC
Re: Simpson downgrading their knots (calling a Super knot āBestā), I donāt think they do that. I have bought different Best brushes at virtually the same time and had vastly different experiences (58 that is butter soft and Duke 3 that is (was) annoyingly prickly). To look at, they were clearly the same grade of hair, but by feel, one of those badgers was having a bad day.
I have not bought very many brushes over the last 10 years or so, but back when I had SBAD bad (Ha!), getting a buttery soft Best badger knot was like hitting the lottery. That said, Iāve had 3 Duke 3ās in Best and sold them all because of scritch. I have the full set of 50ās in Best and each one is the perfect example of its model.
I have not bought very many brushes over the last 10 years or so, but back when I had SBAD bad (Ha!), getting a buttery soft Best badger knot was like hitting the lottery. That said, Iāve had 3 Duke 3ās in Best and sold them all because of scritch. I have the full set of 50ās in Best and each one is the perfect example of its model.
beginish
The Dr. Who of the TSC
Who knows? Badger hair is a natural product. Thereās bound to be some variation. I have had many Simpson brushes, and only 1 shedder, whereas many others just have bad luck.
