Simpsons Wee Scot - Review

Last week I ordered a Simpsons Wee Scot.

This came about because I have a handlebar moustache and I wanted to be able to soap up (I face lather) without getting soap everywhere. I need to soap up behind the ends of my moustache and this is difficult with a normal sized brush. I have a 24mm silver tip with a 55mm loft and also a Semogue Owners club boar brush which has a longer loft. I was hoping the boar would be stiffer and be more controllable but it's also a big brush when full of soap as is the silvertip. They both flood my stache with soap.

The Wee Scot arrived and I got it out the box and yes it's smaller then you could imagine, it sure looks bigger online! My wife laughed. I did too.

So Today I gave it a quick test. I decided to give it a whirl with Col. Conks Bay Rum soap.

I gave the new brush a soak and I also flicked a drop of water or two on top the soap while I had a shower.

I had to laugh as I picked up the brush again , it's so small. I started working the soap and I was amazed at how quickly it lathered up. I have an old spice mug and it was filling rapidly with thick creamy lather, and I was only trying to load the brush!

I started working on my face in a painting motion and WOW I just couldn't believe how accurately I could apply the lather and work it. My stache ends and ears where clear of soap. Bonus.

The Wee brush was so full of soap I was amazed, easily enough for a three pass shave. (minus my upper lip of course).

My only complaint is the handle is very small, don't get me wrong It's not difficult to use, or hold but its not the easiest to use in a deep mug like my old spice mug, however it would be great for a shallow dish, mug or skuttle. I would think it would be fantastic in a dish such as the MWF ceramic bowl with lid or similar.

I also have to say the clean up was so easy too, I didnt take long to wash the brush out at all.

I am amazed at this little brush and how it performed, all credit to Simpsons, I can really see why it is their only signed brush, and I am so glad I bought it.

Kevin, do you want to put up a picture with a ruler (or some other recognizable object) for scale?

The Wee Scot may look like a toy, but it sure don't perform like one!

Here's a Wee Scot in a 38mm Polo :)

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gasp..... I guess you'd have to grip it between your thumb and index finger. Your shaving soap would last a long time:)

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Originally Posted by Maladroit

Kevin, do you want to put up a picture with a ruler (or some other recognizable object) for scale?

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From Amazon:

Famous for for being so small, it stands a tiny 70 mm tall.
Packed full of Best Badger Hair.
Imitation ivory handle.
Has the signature of Alexander Simpson and Made in England embossed on the handle.
Brush Dimensions: Bristle Diameter 28 mm, Bristle Length 35 mm, Total Length 70 mm, Knot Diameter 15 mm, Handle Diameter 22 mm.

And the brush in Action

Simpson Wee Scot shaving brush. - YouTube

Thanks for that review.

Many a shaver has been overcome with amazement at how that brush performs. it's a real giant killer.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Thanks for that review.

Many a shaver has been overcome with amazement at how that brush performs. it's a real giant killer.

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Your welcome, thanks for your appreciation…. I must say I just can't put the Wee Scot down, its an amazing brush and rapidly becoming my favourite.

Makes me want one even more now.
Thanks!!!

That's crazy awesome. A must have me thinks :).

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Originally Posted by Zephyr

The Wee Scot may look like a toy, but it sure don't perform like one!

Here's a Wee Scot in a 38mm Polo :)

Attachment 152450

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Please tell me this is photo shopped lol

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Originally Posted by kevinred

From Amazon:

Famous for for being so small, it stands a tiny 70 mm tall.
Packed full of Best Badger Hair.
Imitation ivory handle.
Has the signature of Alexander Simpson and Made in England embossed on the handle.
Brush Dimensions: Bristle Diameter 28 mm, Bristle Length 35 mm, Total Length 70 mm, Knot Diameter 15 mm, Handle Diameter 22 mm.

And the brush in Action

Simpson Wee Scot shaving brush. - YouTube

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Build 3x 3 pass lathers in less than 6 minutes.... Proves the wee Scot is awesome 2min lather... Who doesn't have time for that

That brush looks great, would be good for travel. I know that you know your stuff, so if you're giving it a thumbs up I think I shall look into getting one :)

Gents:

The review look just perfect congrats.
In the other hand I will like to take the opportunity to say something about the simpsons brushes. I like them I do have a polo 10 two band and in the past one chubby 3 and a polo 8 two band. In my personal opinion the brushes are good but my only concern is in the way that the shapes on the knots ends to the customer. What am try to explain is the fact that the shapes on the knots are not consistent. In one case you can get a very well made bulb shape brush and if I buy one I could get the same brush but with a fan shape type of brush.
I understand that they are hand made but theirs details that needs to be take care off on the manufacturing process. The reason for me to say this is because for the price you pay in this days for one of those brushes you deserve a kind of a perfect brush. Even thou I understand that nothing in life is perfect. Consistency is the key in any business.

No as a comparison but you can get a Thater that the shape so far is perfect and consistently perfect no matter how many brushes you buy for less. And quality is not an issue on those. This is not written to create a fight or discrepancies but it is written for think.

With respect.

Thanks
Kenneth

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Originally Posted by kwlfca

Please tell me this is photo shopped lol

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It certainly is not.
That pic was taken at one of the RazorCon's in Oslo and depicts the brushes in all their glory;)

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Originally Posted by kiruiz

Gents:

The review look just perfect congrats.
In the other hand I will like to take the opportunity to say something about the simpsons brushes. I like them I do have a polo 10 two band and in the past one chubby 3 and a polo 8 two band. In my personal opinion the brushes are good but my only concern is in the way that the shapes on the knots ends to the customer. What am try to explain is the fact that the shapes on the knots are not consistent. In one case you can get a very well made bulb shape brush and if I buy one I could get the same brush but with a fan shape type of brush.
I understand that they are hand made but theirs details that needs to be take care off on the manufacturing process. The reason for me to say this is because for the price you pay in this days for one of those brushes you deserve a kind of a perfect brush. Even thou I understand that nothing in life is perfect. Consistency is the key in any business.

No as a comparison but you can get a Thater that the shape so far is perfect and consistently perfect no matter how many brushes you buy for less. And quality is not an issue on those. This is not written to create a fight or discrepancies but it is written for think.

With respect.

Thanks
Kenneth

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I thought that they had different shape knots depending on the brush you bought? if you look on their website you can see they are not all the same for each range. One is a fan shape etc etc?

I know the Wee Scot seems to have a fan shape more than my other brushes, which is good for painting lather. The info that came with the brush explained that it should be used to paint not swirl on the face. Because of the small size I find that approach works very well. It lathers very quickly while using painting strokes, its also more controllable.

I only have one Simpson so I can't compare it to another Simpson, but saying that all my brushes are different shape wise.

Thanks for your comments though. It will be interesting when I get another Wee Scot. Its my favourite brush and the others have all gone into storage for now...