Thread: Vintage Butterscotch Simpson 107

Today I went to my wood supplier to pick up some material for a brush I will be doing, and decided to stop by an antique store in the area. Passed on a few razors, but spotted this in a cabinet and got giddy. An old Butterscotch Simpson brush in really good condition. The brown and white you see on the handle is crud, so it needs a bit of cleaning. Sticker is intact, and on nice and solid. The badger hair on the other hand has started to fall out.

I'm thinking I'm going to dish out the moolah, and somehow get Simpson Manchurian in it. I'll either try and convince them to send me a knot or send it in for them to do it. I think it would be worth it. Not sure I want a German knot in this one.

That is a cool find. I like the idea of having Simpson re-knotting it.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

That is a cool find. I like the idea of having Simpson re-knotting it.

You don't think they'll send me one.... I don't think they will either.

That' an oldie but when fixed up will be a real goodie.
My vote is to relax and let Simpson do the work on this one.
Great Find!

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by petercp4e

That' an oldie but when fixed up will be a real goodie.
My vote is to relax and let Simpson do the work on this one.
Great Find!

Pete <:-}

I already have the knot out of it.

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

I already have the knot out of it.

Slap the knot back in, tell Simpson it fell out when you were lathering, then ask if their warranties expire after 40 years!

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Slap the knot back in, tell Simpson it fell out when you were lathering, then ask if their warranties expire after 40 years!

Hahaha! I'll contact them on Instagram and say that.

Great find there

And give em hell if they say they won't warranty it, I mean a brush should last at least 60 years

Interesting that the label is still on it. In the post butterscotch Somerset made brushes if you didn't apply nail polish the label was gone as soon as water hit it. Not so with the Isle of Man brush handles. I'd throw one of Bernd's knots in it. The D0-1 two band can't be beat, even by a Manchurian. IMHO.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Interesting that the label is still on it. In the post butterscotch Somerset made brushes if you didn't apply nail polish the label was gone as soon as water hit it. Not so with the Isle of Man brush handles. I'd throw one of Bernd's knots in it. The D0-1 two band can't be beat, even by a Manchurian. IMHO.

Now Jimmie, that's sacrilege! I plan on getting a D01 in the near future, and putting it a special handle. I think this one needs the appropriate knot, plus I really want to try the Manchurian.

Looks like the sticker has slid around a bit. Maybe the original owner did something to keep it on there???