Thread: Simpson case, why so stiff?

Gents, does anyone have any experience with the simpsons case travel brush? I recently purchased one to use for travel and have played with it a bit over the last few days. Tonight I attempted to face lather with it and things went pretty downhill. The thing is as stiff as a toothbrush.? When I say stiff, I mean STIFF! There is absolutely no give or bloom unless a good amount of pressure is used to splay out the bristles. I own several brushes including a small Plisson and I have never come across anything so stiff, even before getting it wet and break in. My question is, am I missing something is regards to expecting it to soften so soon? Will this brush break in and become more plyable? I don't think it will seeing that hot water and several lathings in, it literally feels like lathering with a toothbrush... Any experiences with this brush? Does the Wee Scott have the same type of stiffness? Thanks in advance guys!
Jeremy-