Thread: Between This Kent and This Simpson, Which Brush Would You Choose?

Originally Posted by HopChugger

I've been eyeballing two brushes for a few months now and I'm at a stalemate as to which one I like better, this Kent Silvertip or this Simpson Chubby 3. The Simpson is huge and classic, but the Kent is elegant and there's something appealing about the Kent brand to me. Would love a little input from the crowd on this!

Now, if your answer is "Well, I'd rather have a Morris" or "I'd rather have a whatever," stop yourself and reread the question. Thanks!!

I've had both and kept just the Kent

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The Simpson knot, in superbadger, is a terrific latherer with just the right stiffness and scritch, IMO.
I too like a longer handle and find the polo 8 handle pretty much the perfect size for bowl lathering, as well as face.
Shaun, I too wish we could buy just their knots...

The Chubby 3 Super is a much denser knot with more backbone than the Kent and it won't splay as much.
Good luck with your decision.

My personal preference would be towards the Kent as I love the handle shape and even though it will not have the stiffness of the Simpson, that may not be a bad thing. I wouldn't necessarily call it floppy. But it does lend itself more to painting strokes, which is the way I prefer to apply lather anyways. The ease with which it applies and releases lather is what tips the scales for me.