Question: Simfix two band quality issues?
Question: Simfix two band quality issues?
Gents:
I recently acquired several of the two band Simfix shave brushes. One in particular, a CH2, I lathered once (with no problems, shedding, etc) and posted to the FS forum and sold to a fellow member. I decided I didn't like the bulb shape cut of the CH2 two band.
He is claiming that the brush is shedding excessively (in excess of 50 hairs in one use). I am inquiring to see if anyone else has noticed problems with these two band brushes or for that matter shedding problems on any Simfix brushes (since Vulfix acquired Simpsons). I have personally owned five Simfix brushes including three of the "two band" variety and none have shed a single hair. And previous Vulfix brand brushes have always been of impeccable quality.
I have not seen any complaints about quality or specifically shedding issues with Vulfix made Simpson products but am curious to hear if others have had issues or noticed more recent production problems. I did note that some of the recent "two band" brushes had uneven trim of badger hair resulting in asymmetic knots (beyond the normal variations of a handmade product).
If anyone has noticed a problem in this area please let me know.
regards,
Chris
I recently acquired several of the two band Simfix shave brushes. One in particular, a CH2, I lathered once (with no problems, shedding, etc) and posted to the FS forum and sold to a fellow member. I decided I didn't like the bulb shape cut of the CH2 two band.
He is claiming that the brush is shedding excessively (in excess of 50 hairs in one use). I am inquiring to see if anyone else has noticed problems with these two band brushes or for that matter shedding problems on any Simfix brushes (since Vulfix acquired Simpsons). I have personally owned five Simfix brushes including three of the "two band" variety and none have shed a single hair. And previous Vulfix brand brushes have always been of impeccable quality.
I have not seen any complaints about quality or specifically shedding issues with Vulfix made Simpson products but am curious to hear if others have had issues or noticed more recent production problems. I did note that some of the recent "two band" brushes had uneven trim of badger hair resulting in asymmetic knots (beyond the normal variations of a handmade product).
If anyone has noticed a problem in this area please let me know.
regards,
Chris
I haven't had any problems with mine shedding but their shape leaves a little to be desired. We all know these freaky shedding brushes show up once in awhile,seems like it should be easy enough to swap the money back for the brush,send it back to Vulfix for replacement and then just resell the new brush.
Bob
+1Churchill wrote:I haven't had any problems with mine shedding but their shape leaves a little to be desired. We all know these freaky shedding brushes show up once in awhile,seems like it should be easy enough to swap the money back for the brush,send it back to Vulfix for replacement and then just resell the new brush.
Gil
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Is this the thread you were referring to Mike?Velomane wrote:Hi guys,
I'm pretty that one of the shave forums has a thread going regarding this matter. Sorry, I can't recall which one, I've been up about twenty hours and sorely in need of rest.
Mike
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=103946
I Agree. The customer is always right.Churchill wrote:I haven't had any problems with mine shedding but their shape leaves a little to be desired. We all know these freaky shedding brushes show up once in awhile,seems like it should be easy enough to swap the money back for the brush,send it back to Vulfix for replacement and then just resell the new brush.
Matt (Matsuey37)
Affirmativesuperbleu wrote:Is this the thread you were referring to Mike?Velomane wrote:Hi guys,
I'm pretty that one of the shave forums has a thread going regarding this matter. Sorry, I can't recall which one, I've been up about twenty hours and sorely in need of rest.
Mike
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=103946
My Polo 10 Super in two band is shedding about 4~5 hair per shave.
I am letting it go for a while but if by month's end it hasn't stopped I am going to be contacting Brett at Vulfix to discuss options.
So far I have about 50 hairs that have accumulated over 10 or so shaves with the brush.
Also see my 'wet noodle badger hair' thread because that is what many of these shed two band hairs are like. I hope mine calms down soon.
I am letting it go for a while but if by month's end it hasn't stopped I am going to be contacting Brett at Vulfix to discuss options.
So far I have about 50 hairs that have accumulated over 10 or so shaves with the brush.
Also see my 'wet noodle badger hair' thread because that is what many of these shed two band hairs are like. I hope mine calms down soon.
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Hello all:
My Chubby 2 Super (two band Vulfix) loses a hair or two each shave, but nothing out of the ordinary yet. I have a few other Vulfix/Simpson two bands, and so far they are solid brushes. I agree with Bob and Chris that the lofts can be a bit "uneven," but they are otherwise fine brushes.
My Chubby 2 Super (two band Vulfix) loses a hair or two each shave, but nothing out of the ordinary yet. I have a few other Vulfix/Simpson two bands, and so far they are solid brushes. I agree with Bob and Chris that the lofts can be a bit "uneven," but they are otherwise fine brushes.
Lynn
here is the threadAFG wrote:I had a 3 band CH2 in super that shed quite a bit and was replaced. The new one is fine. Neither of the two bands I bought have any shedding problems. I read of a Tulip 2 on another forum that was shedding heavily.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=105975
I have been using my 2 band T2 non stop since I got it. Just the last couple uses it has lost a hair or 2, but hadn't lost any hairs till then.
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