Thread: Simpson brushes for travel

I'm intrigued by Simpson brushes, don't ask me why because I don't really know. I want to get one for travelling and I'm torn between the Major and the Case, Duke, 55 or Berkley which fit into their travel tube. Does anyone have any of these and can give me some input on their use? I frequently face lather while traveling but also sometimes use creams.

Thanks in advance,

Ed

have had them all.they all work about the same,just like any brush,about all I can say.

Foxhill,
Simpson makes fine brushes in a big variety, but I am not all that fond of Simpson. I find them overrated and expensive. I have gone through a gamut of their best badger brushes and sold all, because I find them scratchy. Recently I bought the Persian Jar 2 in super badger, which is a sweet brush without the typical Simpson "scritch." Expensive, yes. Another one I like is the Case, their travel brush in a tube. It's a small brush, I believe 18 or 19 mm, and a sweet one in super badger.

I have a Vulfix Turnback Super Badger travel brush that I like so well I keep it in my 'at home' rotation. My understanding is that Vulfix now owns Simpson so my hope is that, while they maintain separate facilities, they share their quality of manufacture best practices with each other.

So far so good on the Vulfix brush. I have another Vulfix that is 18 years old and is still in terrific shape. I've taken The Turnback on a couple of trips and its like having a piece of luxury from home along with me on the trip. A good traditional shave, while on the road, that closely simulates what you have setup at home will provide you with a confidence and swagger that will frankly just give you an edge over your peers and competitors who all have their Mach III's, Norelco's and Edge shaving cream at the hotel.

Originally Posted by Obie

Foxhill,
Simpson makes fine brushes in a big variety, but I am not all that fond of Simpson. I find them overrated and expensive. I have gone through a gamut of their best badger brushes and sold all, because I find them scratchy. Recently I bought the Persian Jar 2 in super badger, which is a sweet brush without the typical Simpson "scritch." Expensive, yes. Another one I like is the Case, their travel brush in a tube. It's a small brush, I believe 18 or 19 mm, and a sweet one in super badger.

Thanks for your input Obie. It turns out that all of these are cheaper than my Thater, who also makes a nice travel brush. I don't expect them to be the same, just some variety while still providing a nice shave experience.

Why do you need a travel brush? I imagine you could easily rig something up so a standard brush fits into a sleeve of some kind. I know this has been discussed before and folks have made something up like that.

Just to stir the pot a little I would consider a synthetic for a travel brush if I needed one specifically for that purpose. TBS is right the easy low cost solution is to containerize the one you already have.

Bob

Tap plastics,about two bux.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Why do you need a travel brush? I imagine you could easily rig something up so a standard brush fits into a sleeve of some kind. I know this has been discussed before and folks have made something up like that.

This is very true. There is nothing inherently different about a travel brush except for how it is designed to be protected during travel. This is something you could easily rig up as demonstrated above.

I suppose I want a travel brush for the same reason I have more than 1 straight razor, or more than one cream or soap. Yes, I can put my daily brush in a tube, I realize that. I can also buy a travel brush and use it when I'm not travelling, too. You know, in case I want to be a radical or something.