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    Default The All-Encompassing Simpson Thread

    This is the thread where you can discuss anything Simpson related or simply show off your Simpson brushes.

    I currently have:
    1. Wee Scot
    2. Case (best)
    3. Duke 1 (best)
    4. Duke 2 (best)
    5. Duke 3 (best)
    6. Chubby 1 (best)
    7. Chubby 2 (best)
    8. Chubby 3 (best)
    9. Classic 2 (best)
    10. Commodore X3 (best)
    11. Colonel X2L (best)
    12. Berkeley 46 (best)
    13. Berkeley 46 in Faux Emerald Centenary Edition (best)
    14. Beaufort B6 (best)
    15. 57 (best)
    16. Emperor 3 (super)
    17. 59 (best)
    18. Polo 10 (best)

    I plan to acquire:
    - Milk Churn (best)
    - Keyhole 4 (best)
    - Major (best or super)

    Considering:
    - Chubby2 (super)

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    I have a few myself. No pics handy but a Chubby 3 Manchurian, a chubby 2 synthetic, a chubby 2 (old) two bander, and the "Hive" in Manchurian.
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    I've been contemplating getting a CH2 in super since I own one in best out of curiosity so I emailed Simpson and got this response:

    "Honestly Aaron, the step up to a CH2 Super is negligible but there is a difference. The Super hairs are slightly finer & the knots feel more densely packed.

    If you’ve already got a CH2 in Best I’d personally try another brush, something like the Captain.

    Take care.

    Thanks & kind regards,

    Mark"
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    A number of years ago a select few makers like Simpson and Rooney and Plisson sold a brush with hair that does not exist anymore (think global warming). Some called it super and some finest and Plisson High Mountain White. It was a true 2 band and feels like no other. The current Manchurian is supposed to be the best now but it's totally different.

    If you can find a slightly used one get it. You won't be sorry.
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    Just ordered a Milk Churn in butterscotch, a Keyhole 4 and a Major, all in best badger directly from Simpson. Which rounds out my Simpson collection, I am now done buying anymore brushes.

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    Just ordered a Chubby 2 in Super.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    A number of years ago a select few makers like Simpson and Rooney and Plisson sold a brush with hair that does not exist anymore (think global warming). Some called it super and some finest and Plisson High Mountain White. It was a true 2 band and feels like no other. The current Manchurian is supposed to be the best now but it's totally different.

    If you can find a slightly used one get it. You won't be sorry.
    Completely agree, the Manchurian today is not as good as it was a number of years ago.
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    A Chubby 2 in super arrived a few minutes ago!
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    Congrats, the Chubby 2 Super is an iconic brush. Its very, very dense and a bit of a lather hog but with the right amount of product produces huge amounts of lather
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    A lather hog? Get a chubby 3. The 2 is a little fella.

    Nice brush as all Simpsons are.
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