Why buy Simpsons brushes?
- Gary Young
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Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
Hi Guys,
This is probably my first view of the forums for a about a year. Hope those of you that I chatted with previously are keeping well.
I've read more negatives than positives in regards to 'why buy Simpson brushes'. Real shame as so much hard work was put in for some many years by my family to make the name respected and the brushes sought after.
Gary
This is probably my first view of the forums for a about a year. Hope those of you that I chatted with previously are keeping well.
I've read more negatives than positives in regards to 'why buy Simpson brushes'. Real shame as so much hard work was put in for some many years by my family to make the name respected and the brushes sought after.
Gary
Gary
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
Hi Gary -
It's a pleasure to see you here again!
It seems that the market has been flooded with less expensive brushes from China and people see less reason to spend as much for a fine shaving brush than we once did. I hope the fine historic brushes of England and Europe survive this onslaught and that they will continue to be an option for the serious wetshaver.
I know you had some bad experiences on some of the shaving forums in the past, but it would be nice to see more of you here again.
- Murray
It's a pleasure to see you here again!
It seems that the market has been flooded with less expensive brushes from China and people see less reason to spend as much for a fine shaving brush than we once did. I hope the fine historic brushes of England and Europe survive this onslaught and that they will continue to be an option for the serious wetshaver.
I know you had some bad experiences on some of the shaving forums in the past, but it would be nice to see more of you here again.
- Murray
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
Hear, hear. Good to see you again Gary.CMur12 wrote:Hi Gary -
It's a pleasure to see you here again!
It seems that the market has been flooded with less expensive brushes from China and people see less reason to spend as much for a fine shaving brush than we once did. I hope the fine historic brushes of England and Europe survive this onslaught and that they will continue to be an option for the serious wetshaver.
I know you had some bad experiences on some of the shaving forums in the past, but it would be nice to see more of you here again.
- Murray
Bryan
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- Clive the Thumb
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Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
definitely nice to see you out and about
if its any consolation, I have enough simpson brushes to sink a dinghy
clive
if its any consolation, I have enough simpson brushes to sink a dinghy
clive
de gustibus non est disputandum
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
Gary, it is very good to see you here again.
My most desired Simpson brush would be a Polo 14. I like the large brushes. More specifically, I'd want the 14 knot set into either a 10 or 12 handle. At one point the current management kindly agreed to make one for me, but I never found myself in a position to place that order.
My most desired Simpson brush would be a Polo 14. I like the large brushes. More specifically, I'd want the 14 knot set into either a 10 or 12 handle. At one point the current management kindly agreed to make one for me, but I never found myself in a position to place that order.
Gary
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
I should add that quality and good customer service never go out of style. So far so good with Mark and the crew at Vulfix...let the tradition continue.Rufus wrote:Hear, hear. Good to see you again Gary.CMur12 wrote:Hi Gary -
It's a pleasure to see you here again!
It seems that the market has been flooded with less expensive brushes from China and people see less reason to spend as much for a fine shaving brush than we once did. I hope the fine historic brushes of England and Europe survive this onslaught and that they will continue to be an option for the serious wetshaver.
I know you had some bad experiences on some of the shaving forums in the past, but it would be nice to see more of you here again.
- Murray
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Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
I have never bought a Simpsons brush that I thought had even a smidgeon of "bad brush" aura around it. And yes, the customer service is great.Rufus wrote:I should add that quality and good customer service never go out of style. So far so good with Mark and the crew at Vulfix...let the tradition continue.Rufus wrote:Hear, hear. Good to see you again Gary.CMur12 wrote:Hi Gary -
It's a pleasure to see you here again!
It seems that the market has been flooded with less expensive brushes from China and people see less reason to spend as much for a fine shaving brush than we once did. I hope the fine historic brushes of England and Europe survive this onslaught and that they will continue to be an option for the serious wetshaver.
I know you had some bad experiences on some of the shaving forums in the past, but it would be nice to see more of you here again.
- Murray
Brian
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Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
- i_shaved_something
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Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
Yes good to see you hear again Gary. I'm still using my Gary Young LE M7 regularly, great brush and still going strong!
Still alot of Simpson's fans here.
Still alot of Simpson's fans here.
Rob
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
I very much doubt that cheap brushes will kill the market for high end ones. Wet shaving is becoming more and more popular so access to cheap brushes and other tackle helps people to get started without a big investment. A few of them will inevitably get hooked no seek out the high end stuff, including Simpson brushes. Ironically since practically all the badger hair comes from China they should be in a good position to make some really high end "Manchurian" grade brushes.CMur12 wrote:Hi Gary -
It's a pleasure to see you here again!
It seems that the market has been flooded with less expensive brushes from China and people see less reason to spend as much for a fine shaving brush than we once did. I hope the fine historic brushes of England and Europe survive this onslaught and that they will continue to be an option for the serious wetshaver.
I know you had some bad experiences on some of the shaving forums in the past, but it would be nice to see more of you here again.
- Murray
Rick
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
I own more Simpson Brushes than any other single make, not the most expensive of my brushes but certainly some of my favorites.Gary Young wrote:Hi Guys,
This is probably my first view of the forums for a about a year. Hope those of you that I chatted with previously are keeping well.
I've read more negatives than positives in regards to 'why buy Simpson brushes'. Real shame as so much hard work was put in for some many years by my family to make the name respected and the brushes sought after.
Gary
Is a Simpson right for everyone? Probably not. But it is a great example of what craftsmanship adds to the experience. And I must admit I do enjoy things made by craftsmen.
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
Nice looking fountain pens. Are they Nakaya?jar wrote:I own more Simpson Brushes than any other single make, not the most expensive of my brushes but certainly some of my favorites.Gary Young wrote:Hi Guys,
This is probably my first view of the forums for a about a year. Hope those of you that I chatted with previously are keeping well.
I've read more negatives than positives in regards to 'why buy Simpson brushes'. Real shame as so much hard work was put in for some many years by my family to make the name respected and the brushes sought after.
Gary
Is a Simpson right for everyone? Probably not. But it is a great example of what craftsmanship adds to the experience. And I must admit I do enjoy things made by craftsmen.
Bryan
Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
The top group are Nakaya while the bottom is one of my Danitrio fountain pens.Rufus wrote: Nice looking fountain pens. Are they Nakaya?