Thread: Reproducing a Chubby

What is the best way to reproduce the characteristics of a Simpson's Chubby (if at all possible)? Is it just a matter of taking a large diameter knot and setting it very low in the handle to compress the hairs? Also, could anyone reccommend a Golden Nib knot that would fit the bill?

Thanks a lot-
Gags

I would enjoy knowing this information as well!

I'm thinking the finest 2 band set at a shorter loft. Pixel would be the man with the answer.

Well, you all know what a Chubby looks like so you first need a handle that's wide and low. That's the easy part since you're going to make it. The harder part is getting the right hair. Chubby's are known for the really dense fill. My Chubby has almost a 60mm loft so that's not the problem. Since the loft is high and the handle low and squat you have to set it way down.

Really like any other brush except for the hair if you want a real repro. If you just want something that just looks the part then it's easy.

Very funny thread title...sorry.

First you look here,print the pic out for a visual,tack it up in front of your lathe
Simpsons Shaving Brush Brochure for Custom Ordering

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

First you look here,print the pic out for a visual,tack it up in front of your lathe
Simpsons Shaving Brush Brochure for Custom Ordering

Than you go here with your calipers in hand,is all very easy.
Simpson Brush Measurements

This was a great post Joegags. I've also been looking to do this. I hope when you get around to making yours, you'll post pics of the brush.

Thanks to everyone so far for the info. Can anyone reccommend a Golden Nib knot? Also, any suggestions as to how low to set the knot, or do you just keep drilling and checking until you like how it feels.

My biggest problem is that I haven't even seen a chubby in real life, only pictures!

Thanks again

Originally Posted by Joegags

Thanks to everyone so far for the info. Can anyone reccommend a Golden Nib knot? Also, any suggestions as to how low to set the knot, or do you just keep drilling and checking until you like how it feels.

My biggest problem is that I haven't even seen a chubby in real life, only pictures!

Thanks again

all the info that can be provided has been above,all it takes now is your creative abilitys to make one,just do it