Thread: Simpsons chubby/duke brushes

Originally Posted by Phrank

After using my new Simpson's Chubby 1 for the third time today, one thing that I'm learning, is that they can make a whole whack of lather disappear very quickly!

Almost having to re-learn how to load the brush - superb brush for solid backbone and scritchiness, I would never want to go bigger than this one, had to load it twice again today, it eats lather, but really seems to be a great brush whether you use creams or pucks, and it's an excellent brush for face lathering.

I understand now why Simpson's has the reputation they do for the premier shaving brush.

My Polo 8 came alive at week 3..... Give it time to break in..

After a month of use I'd thought I'd give my impression of my manchurian duke 3. I've tried it with a few different soaps and creams and I must say I couldn't be happier, I only face lather and I now understand the expression "wall of badger". At first I thought brought a brillo pad but after a few uses it softened nicely and feels fantastic. I liken it to that feeling when you climb under a duck down duvet, it just sort of envelopes my face. It produces a nice amount of dense lather easily with good flow through but I can always give a gentle squeeze to have enough for another pass.
So glad I got the manchurian so thank you for all your help.
Sirloin indeed

Congratulations, Mark.
The Manchurian hair does take a few uses to break in, and as you have found, it softens up very nicely.
Excellent backbone with a nice scrubby feel, it also tends to have better flow than Best and Super, IMO.
I hope you continue to enjoy the Duke.

Excellent choice, I have all three grades............. And enjoy their different characterises all great shaves.


Charles U.K

I have a few manchurians and found they didn't require any break-in at all. They are great brushes. The Thaters are very good too.