The All-Encompassing Simpson Thread

[thebigspendur]

Boar brushes like pure badger are considered "cheap" entry level brushes so the variety is quite small. It's the silvertip Badger that you can spend a mint for.

Historically speaking horse was considered the brush for the common man. Then in the late 1800s the Anthrax scares came and horse was out and they needed a replacement and boar got the job.

If you think plain silvertip are too soft try the Manchurian. They have plenty of backbone.

[Pedigree]

Arriving in a couple of weeks from The Isle of Man: a Milk Churn in butterscotch, a Keyhole 4 in best and a Major in best.

[PaulFLUS]

You could always send them an email and ask if they would consider it?

Yeah, that's true. They do make a nice brush.

Boar brushes like pure badger are considered "cheap" entry level brushes so the variety is quite small. It's the silvertip Badger that you can spend a mint for.

Historically speaking horse was considered the brush for the common man. Then in the late 1800s the Anthrax scares came and horse was out and they needed a replacement and boar got the job.

If you think plain silvertip are too soft try the Manchurian. They have plenty of backbone.

I suppose I could except I'm a crotchety old bastard who's set in his ways. In all seriousness though I have always had good performance from boar bristle and to me a brush is just a tool, a utilitarian thing and not a luxury to throw a lot of money at. I'm not knocking anything for anyone. That's just me.

[thebigspendur]

No ones saying get a brush with some silver handle or other precious material. A good brush is one of those things you buy and if you take care of it and use it all the time it will last a lifetime even if you are in your 20s. I know many of us seem to collect all sorts of shaving paraphernalia but that's a choice.

You can buy one set of hardwear things like razor and strop and shave bowl and brush and just use it forever, literally.

[OCDshaver]

After reading through this thread, and not having bought much shaving gear in the last few years, I went in on the CH3. I’ve had Simpson super badger before and find the best badger to be just as good after a few uses. However, it seems a bit redundant in that the knot seems identical to my PL10. But I got it free with points so it’s all good. Certainly not too big for my taste. I like the lather hogs.

[PaulFLUS]

No ones saying get a brush with some silver handle or other precious material. A good brush is one of those things you buy and if you take care of it and use it all the time it will last a lifetime even if you are in your 20s. I know many of us seem to collect all sorts of shaving paraphernalia but that's a choice.

You can buy one set of hardwear things like razor and strop and shave bowl and brush and just use it forever, literally.

Not disagreeing and I'm also not arguing. I believe in getting something quality and keeping it forever. I just like boar and see nothing wrong with it. In fact I did splurge on one custom made brush; a Gasman's Custom (thanks Jerry) black ebony with white boar bristle which is my go to and one that will be an heirloom one day.

[PaulFLUS]

Well I know this is off topic but since I brought it up I feel like I should give Jerry the props he deserves. So here's my pride and joy; a one of a kind Gasman's Custom Brush in all its glory.

[OCDshaver]

Well I know this is off topic but since I brought it up I feel like I should give Jerry the props he deserves. So here's my pride and joy; a one of a kind Gasman's Custom Brush in all its glory.

I know I was down on boar. But if it’s serving you well, it’s ok by me.

[thebigspendur]

Like they say, there's something for everybody.

[Pedigree]

I'll post a group photo of all 23 of my Simpsons when my Milk Churn, Keyhole 4 and Major arrive in a week or two....