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...I particularly like the black ivory bell brush...
Pedantically speaking, that is Black and White, not Black or White as I stated.
...I particularly like the black ivory bell brush...
Night and day.I'd like to see a Shavemac and a Simpsons, with the same handle type, in a blind test.
Night and day.
Correct. Totally agree with Erik's points (Mr_Smartepants)........otherwise you'd have a line up of them instead!
Ah...so Vie Long Epsilon's are going to be the new fad, eh?Correct. Totally agree with Erik's points (Mr_Smartepants)
Nope, have you not seen the recent krion shedders? Saying that some guys are complaining that Simpsons want to know nothing with regards to re-knotting some of their brushes (not talking about old brushes either) that shed.Ah...so Vie Long Epsilon's are going to be the new fad, eh?
Mine are fine.Nope, have you not seen the recent krion shedders? Saying that some guys are complaining that Simpsons want to know nothing with regards to re-knotting some of their brushes (not talking about old brushes either) that shed.
However, I thoroughly enjoy the standard Epsilon 2 band knot, lovely face feel.
That's because I sold you two of them (Simpsons) in all honesty it's what works for you.
Mine are fine.
yours sincerely
Jack Bastard (Mrs)
Indeed, but my point is about fads. Having been in this game quite a while now, I have seen them come and go Rooney/M&F/NF/Paladin/Shavemac etc...., sometimes I just feel that Simpsons are like the Volvo of the brush world - not over-exciting, a bit pricey, but usually reliable with a decent residual on secondhand market. YMMVThat's because I sold you two of them (Simpsons) in all honesty it's what works for you.
I'd like to know what the difference is between vulfix and simpsons. As I understand it Vulfix own the simpsons brand. Are they using the same hair and knots or is their a difference in their manufacturing?
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I see your point with regards to longevity. Thing is three things to a brush IMO (business end) hair type (feel), knot construction (tied & shedding) and price. Do Simpsons offer the best badger hair with regards to face feel? No. Do they suffer from shedding issues. Yes obviously not all. Is the cost relative to others makers. No more expensive. Hence my neglect of the brand.Indeed, but my point is about fads. Having been in this game quite a while now, I have seen them come and go Rooney/M&F/NF/Paladin/Shavemac etc...., sometimes I just feel that Simpsons are like the Volvo of the brush world - not over-exciting, a bit pricey, but usually reliable with a decent residual on secondhand market. YMMV
Yeah....but no.I see your point with regards to longevity. Thing is three things to a brush IMO (business end) hair type (feel), knot construction (tied & shedding) and price. Do Simpsons offer the best badger hair with regards to face feel? No. Do they suffer from shedding issues. Yes obviously not all. Is the cost relative to others makers. No more expensive. Hence my neglect of the brand.
Yup, all very subjective, face feel is somewhat narrowed by the various hair type options. From my experience Shavemac's finest is much better in terms of scritch and backbone when compared to Simpson. However, as you say some may like this feel.Yeah....but no.
Face feel? too subjective a question - worse than what blade do you recommend etc....
Shedding issues? is there a brand with the bollocks to say 'our brushes are shed-proof', also a small group of vocal moaners would have to be placed in a context versus units sold.
Expense is very difficult. Some Simpsons brushes are quite pricey, when you consider you can get a 404 for £18 or maybe a Hans Baier 2B for £40. I haven't actually checked but for £40 you would be looking a something like a Commodore X1 in Best from Simpsons and some people would sniff at that - not me, I've had one for 6-7 years and love it (no it's never shed).
At the end of the day buddy, we may disagree on the detail - but we both know what we like
Vive la difference