The Simpson Inner Sanctum ...

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The Simpson Inner Sanctum ...

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Something for you kind gentlemen to enjoy:

http://youtu.be/2vH3zx1a9R4

I'll be posting up more clips of the Simpson brush making process in an effort to shed some light on the 'dark practices' of hand-made knot forming.

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Thanks for posting,,,,,very much appreciated


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Very good Mark, looking forward to more installments.
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Thanks Mark, a very informative clip on how knots are tied.
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I enjoyed seeing the process. I'm curious about the setting and glueing part.
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Thanks, Mark- very cool. The ladies make it look easy, the sign of a true pro.
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Fantastic, Mark--Just curious when the pearl barley syrup comes into play :D
I would be curious to know more about the process you show where the adhesive is applied. The metal spike contraption was very interesting. I wonder if this is exclusive to Simpsons or if Vulfix (and other manufacturers) also uses it....
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The Setting Process - Part 1:

http://youtu.be/vEV_68ldTz8

The Setting Process - Part 2:

http://youtu.be/ZziZnOCBdLQ

Enjoy!

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Thanks again Mark.
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Wow. Thanks Mark.
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Sorry guys ... it's a real face for radio!

... and yes, I know, it should have been recorded in Landscape - tut, tut ... me.

http://youtu.be/BYjniGy0Smc
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Mark, you're a natural. I'd rather watch you than Simon Cowell.
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Yes, excellent! Makes me want one. Also makes me want to see part two.
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Brilliant, Mark.

Nothing like an authentic accent ---- I enjoyed listening to you talk as much as I enjoyed hearing the content.

Very cool to see this .... I'll never see my Duke 2 Best Badger (or my Wee Scott for that matter) in the same light ever again. I know you advocate the paint-brush technique but as a face latherer, I do admit that I still find that I prefer the gentle swirling action to the face for building the best lather. I love fanning my brush -- I couldn't stop doing it when I first unpacked it back in May ... Oh such wonderful products. Now't like be'spoke British product.

Oh -- what radio station are you listening to in the background???? Not that it matters, but I loved the apparent irony of a bespoke production facility and Taylor Swift (Never, Never, Never ..... ) got a kick out of that for sure. :lol: :wink:
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Thanks Mark! Unfortunately my computer was unable to clearly pick-up the sound track but at least I got to see the visuals. It's just so...I dunno...reassuring to know that a product like Simpson brushes are still being made....properly!
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bernards66 wrote: .reassuring to know that a product like Simpson brushes are still being made....properly!
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It seems that my brush investments so far have been "other than" Simpson's. I suppose the right one will come along one of these days. Mark's postings are certainly helpful along with all of the positive remarks from the SMF family . I'm sure my day will come!
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Thank you for taking the time to record & share these videos Mark. Something I would also be interested in, is a bit of history/lore of Progress-Vulfix. Progress & Vulfix were two separate brush firms correct? I think their histories even pre-dates Simpsons? Any interesting/obscure handles from the vault, or tasty tidbits, concerning your 'other' brush company? No hurry to reply about any of this either. You & all the staff there, have a terrific remainder of your Autumn season.

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Forgot to add that I love the accent, and could listen to your lot talk for hours on end. :D
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