Simpson to choose

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:07 pm

Hi,

I am getting next month Chubby 1 Super but I would like to buy also something not so soft so will work good with MWF and I just like bit harder.

Any ideas with Simpson would be good?

Thinking about Classic( or else?) in Best or should I go for some Pure brush( and what model?)

thanks

paddy · Post by **paddy** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:27 pm

a colonel x2l in 2 band super (aka 'the ehsan') is what you are looking for.

however wait and try the chubby 1. it is very dense with plenty of backbone, certainly no soft wimp and it will more than cope with mwf.

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:45 pm

Thanks I will wait and see

About Colonel where I can get two band?

paddy · Post by **paddy** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:49 pm

afaik they were made only in a couple of limited edition runs and are not generally available. however speak to mark and he should be able to sort you out.

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:57 pm

Thanks. I already PM him about Classic 1 Manchurian

When time comes I will do about colonel also

Thx much Paddy

P.S Paddy I PM you about London couples days ago and forgot about it check ur inbox

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:27 pm

Emailing Mark is how I got my "new" Ehsan.

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:45 pm

email or PM which works better? as I dont have his email. I think PM works fine as I contact him before like that

drumana · Post by **drumana** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:43 pm

I wouldn't recommend a Simpson 2 band because it's a crap shoot. I've owned about four of them and kept one, which is superb. The others were really scritchy and not worth the coin, IMO.

I suggest for your consideration the underrated and under appreciated Commodore X2 in best, which has surfaced as my favorite Simpson brush after using over a dozen of them. Great brush.

Fido · Post by **Fido** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:51 pm

Duke 3 Best Badger - great all rounder and good value within the Simpsons range.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:42 am

I agree with Paddy....wait until you use the brush and then decide what you might need. If the chubby is too floppy for you then my suggestion is:

1. http://gloriraq.info/img.php?fl=b4l4t4v ... 44s2n5t5m5

or

2. PJ2

clive

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:59 am

Thanks for opinion

all of you. Now I am bit confused which Simpson should be my first one

Chubby super 1
Colonel x2l in 2 band super
Commodore X2 in best
or
Duke 3 or 1 Best Badger

Chubby is my favorite but bit pricey, Duke i think in 1 as I like small sizes and Colonel X2L in 2 band super.

I think in the end decision belongs to me and whichever I make will be correct as all of them are superb brushes

ahh decisions my fiancee hates me for buying so much shaving stuff:)

But to be fair this and one cream and one soap from Dr. Harris and one A/S will be the end of shopping spree for at least a year( besides feather AS and blades, personna prep blades and gillette swede):twisted:

The End

Dale · Post by **Dale** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:30 am

Duke 3 Best and put the money you save from buying a CH1 Super toward your other shaving goodies.

desertbadger · Post by **desertbadger** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:58 am

Dale wrote:Duke 3 Best and put the money you save from buying a CH1 Super toward your other shaving goodies.

+1..... But as already stated, try the Chubby first.

Regards,
David

RazorRamone · Post by **RazorRamone** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:29 am

My Tulip 3 in Super has encouraged me to become a regular user of MWF.

I am no brush expert, but for me, Simpson's Tulip 3 in Super/three band is a nice balance of beefy handle, larger knot, and the right density of hair.

The Tulip has been a strong performer with MWF/Kent.

YMMV.

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Thu May 10, 2012 10:45 am

I was going to buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350563298632? ... 500wt_1413

but now it seems bit too expensive so I am going to buy FINALLY

Duke 2 best tomorrow as I still cannot afford Chubby 1 super.

Hope I made good decision resigning for while from Chubby...

Vulfix Old Original · Post by **Vulfix Old Original** » Fri May 11, 2012 1:47 am

The Duke 2 in Best is a sweet brush my friend.

Have a great weekend.

Mark

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Fri May 11, 2012 4:32 am

Thanks. When I come back from work I will order with u Mark:)

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:47 am

Just ordered via webpage

Cannot wait to test it:)

Thx Mark

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Sat May 19, 2012 12:46 pm

Got it!, tested! Love it!

Never had better leather then with Duke. Not a surprise it called Duke

Next one on the list "ehsan" or chubby (Christmas time).

Again Mark a big Thank You

churchilllafemme · Post by **churchilllafemme** » Sat May 19, 2012 2:38 pm

celar36 wrote:
Next one on the list "ehsan" or chubby (Christmas time).

I wish you luck finding an Ehsan. Those who have them are very reluctant to part with them. I think you'll have better luck finding a Chubby, and it's a great brush too.