Simpson 107 Manchurian

I finally got my Simpson brush back from Progress/Vulfix brush in the UK. Can't wait for my next shave.

The hole in the brush was 22mm. I asked for them to fill it with Manchurian and didn't specify loft. Figured they know the hair best and what the optimal height would be. It's been set at 52mm. Did a practice hand lather and it feels real good! Also noticed that the wet dog smell that usually comes with a new badger was very light. Not pungent like others I've used.

Can't wait for my next shave!! Did I say that already?


Here's before and after. Notice the amount of gross soap scum and greasy hand residue that was in the handle grooves. EWW!

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Now that looks like it was worth the effort, enjoy.

Bob

Awesome! I know you're going to enjoy the lathering from that brush. Looks like it's new again

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Originally Posted by BobH

Now that looks like it was worth the effort, enjoy.

Bob

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Just sent Mark a message about my 107, and your 105 Bob. We'll see what he says about them. I asked if there was a specific name for the style, and if there were other sizes in this series. Hope he has some cool info.

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Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

Just sent Mark a message about my 107, and your 105 Bob. We'll see what he says about them. I asked if there was a specific name for the style, and if there were other sizes in this series. Hope he has some cool info.

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Thanks again Andrew.

Bob

Great ! Let us know if it is scritchy, scrubby, or soft.

Congratulations, Andrew! That brush handle is quite lovely and it will be nice to see it in your photos. :chapeau

Bob, Mark got back to me and said that the handle style pre dates when he took hold of the company, and he has no information on the handle at all..... Bumber. :(

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Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

Bob, Mark got back to me and said that the handle style pre dates when he took hold of the company, and he has no information on the handle at all..... Bumber. :(

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em's place had a complete vintage catalog of Simpon's online years ago, but it isn't there nowadays. Doing a google search for Simpson shaving brush # 107 this was the best I could come up with ;

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Looks like a great redo Andrew. Love the new knot. Hope it performs as well as it looks.

fill me in Andrew. why did you send it away? is the Progress/Vulfix the new owners of Simson?

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Originally Posted by tintin

fill me in Andrew. why did you send it away? is the Progress/Vulfix the new owners of Simson?

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Check out the first post in this thread and you'll see why it was sent away. Vulfix bought Simpson out years ago now. They are doing a great job. I was afraid the brand would be a pale imitation, but they make great brushes completely unlike their Vulfix line.

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

em's place had a complete vintage catalog of Simpon's online years ago, but it isn't there nowadays. Doing a google search for Simpson shaving brush # 107 this was the best I could come up with ;

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That's my brush in the pic Jimmie. This is Simpsons pic that they posted on instagram when they completed the restore on my brush.


TinTin, Found this guy at an antique store a little over a month ago. Wanted to have it restored properly with the badger hair it deserved. Cost me some good coin but I think it was well worth it. Don't think you'll see another like it........ Well you might if you look close enough at Bobs SOTD posts. Bob's 105 stamped handle, him and I believe it to be the next size down in this same line of brushes.

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Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

That's my brush in the pic Jimmie.

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I kind of figured that since he said it was sent to them from Canada ....... :hmmm:

Just confirms I was right yet again ! .................... :rofl2: