Simpson Brushes

[IsaacRN]

I ran across a site selling Simpsons brushes and noticed they were pretty much going for > 200 bucks.......whats up with that. Are they really that great that you would spend more than 200 dollars?

[Scorpio]

I know that there are Simpsons that sell for less than $200. I do not own a Simpson for different reasons but they are personal choices I made after reading and talking to folks who had these brushes. Just like any other item in shavedom...some like them others don't.


Raf

[msandoval858]

Only the large high grade ones should be going up over 200, such as Polos and Chubby Supers. Most Simpsons are less that that. I think the Duke models are great for what they cost. Check out Leesrazors.com

[johnniegold]

You can definitely get a Duke 2 or 3 for well under $200. I have the Duke 2 and it is my favorite soap brush.

[St. Croix]

Isaac,

Do you have a link? I have a few Simpsons brushes and am in the process of buying another.

St. Croix

[msandoval858]

I agree the recommendation on the Duke 2. Great mid size soap brush. Everyone who uses soaps should have one ;)

[rick]

Chubby1 in Super for me.
I came close to trading her in a cuppa weeks ago, but she is outstanding for soaps and building lather on your face.
I'll never give her up :o

[msandoval858]

Ah the good stuff :D

[xChris]

Mike,

Is that your Harvard H6? I've placed that model on my short list foir brushes -- ya gotta give me some 411! Please elaborate on loft, knot density, feel, etc., etc.
THANKS!

Pardon my thread hijack, Isaac. Mike, PM me if more appropriate...

[msandoval858]

Chris,

If you like big brushes the H6 is right up there with it's larger Polo cousins. I don't have exact measurements (never seen them posted anywhere) but I'll try to get those to you shortly.

This thing holds buckets of water and is a bit too large for use with soaps, for my preferences at least, others may say different. I used to use this brush for Method Shaving before CAR got the new Shavemasters finished and it worked great.

[Leisureguy]

I have two Harvards in Best: a 2 and a 3. I really like them both. Obviously, I prefer a smaller brush, but then I lather on my beard.