Thread: I need a "REAL" Brush..Simpson or Thater ???

Need some input to make up my mind. I have 200.00 to spend on a Quality Brush.I will be face lathering mostly ....It's between the Simpson Polo 8...26mm Knot and 50mm loft, Super Badger..@ 192.00.... Or the Thater #4292/6 B Finest Silver Tip Fan...28 mm knot , 54mm loft ,..@ 199.00...choices ,choices,choices !! Thanks

I like my Thater 26mm but I love my polo 8. You can't go wrong either way but I'd go the Simpson.

I feel the same as Jimmy about the choice between these fine brushes.

You might consider the Persian Jar x3. I love mine. It's great for face and bowl lathering.

Or you could have pixelfixed make you something super nice on that budget! Or the other guys over there that do fantastic work

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Or you could have pixelfixed make you something super nice on that budget! Or the other guys over there that do fantastic work

Or ....... get the polo, the thater, and one from pixelfixed ......... the heck with the rent !

I own both brushes, and it is a difficult choice................ Both are fantastic brushes, and you will not regret either you choose.

Other than,as you are a face lather the Thater has a much smaller handle, whereas the Polo 8 has a much longer handle, ideal for bowl lather. As you say the Thater has a much bigger knot over Polo 8, still very easy to navigate the face, and wonder soft tips.

Whichever you purchase "or both" Enjoy.


Charles U.K

Just talked with Don @ straight razor design ....and the Simpson is on its way !!!!!

nessmuck,

You will love the Polo 8 in super badger. It does wonders for face lathering whether you use soap or cream. I love mine. No, as Lynn noted, it will not have the silky tips of the Tather silvertip, but then, in my experience, no other brush model does. The Thater is in its class for silky tips. The Simpson Polo 8 in super also has extremely soft tips, great backbone, and I love the tall handle. You made a good choice.

You can't really go wrong with either. I prefer the English style and flair that goes with Simpson, and I own quite a few, but if I had to keep only one it would be my Thäter 26mm - 2 band brush. Hands down the most luxurious brush with excellent backbone for my own personal taste. Either way, congrats on your new purchase.