05-26-2014, 03:29 PM
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I ended up ordering a Duke 2 today. I think I'll be happy with it. I also emailed a little with Mark asking his opinion. It was a Duke 2 when I told him what I was looking for.
Now the wait on the postage!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in the market for another Simpson brush. I LOVE my Berkeley and the best hair. I do think I want a little denser knot though. I like the 20-22mm knot size. I mostly face lather as well.
What is the difference between the Classic 1 and the Duke 2? I realize the nominal loft of the Classic is a little less, but it's cost is more. Does that just mean it has more hair?
There are a few Simpsons in that $100 range. Are there any others I should be looking at?
Thank you enablers LOL
Now the wait on the postage!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in the market for another Simpson brush. I LOVE my Berkeley and the best hair. I do think I want a little denser knot though. I like the 20-22mm knot size. I mostly face lather as well.
What is the difference between the Classic 1 and the Duke 2? I realize the nominal loft of the Classic is a little less, but it's cost is more. Does that just mean it has more hair?
There are a few Simpsons in that $100 range. Are there any others I should be looking at?
Thank you enablers LOL
05-26-2014, 05:42 PM
My recommendation would be flip a few extra bucks for the Classic 2 ... just slightly larger handle and knot compared to the Classic 1...I absolutely enjoy the Classic 2 in Best every time I use it, and it's hair is THE best grade of Simpson BEST I own, meaning I can't tell the difference between it's hair and my SUPER brushes. The Classic 1 has the advantage of fitting in the travel tube! Both Classics are the densest brushes I own from Simpson beside the P8(equal to Classics) and Chubby line.
05-26-2014, 07:11 PM
I was turned on to the Commodore X3 by Doug (Wingdo) and am supremely impressed! Nice and soft with very good backbone and a very ergonomic handle. Throw in the fact that you can snag a brand new one for $75 and that's a formula that works for me!
Like Doug said when I bought his..... this thing is a do everything workhorse!
West Coast Shaving - Simpson Commodore X3
Like Doug said when I bought his..... this thing is a do everything workhorse!
West Coast Shaving - Simpson Commodore X3
05-27-2014, 08:40 AM
(05-27-2014, 07:00 AM)BriDroid Wrote: I think I'm going to order a Duke 2 in best. The handle is similar to the Berkeley, which I love, but the knot is a little bigger and longer. I'm sure the Duke is probably a little denser than the Berkeley as well?
Can't go wrong with a Duke2 best. Let us know what you think when you've used it a few times.
05-27-2014, 10:03 AM
I have a Duke 2, Classic 1 and Classic 2. Although they do vary quite a bit, in my experience the Classics are significantly more dense than the Duke and has much better backbone. I think they are overall a superior brush for face lathering. In terms of 1 or 2, the measurements of my Classic 1 are: knot 21mm, loft 44mm, overall height: 84mm, and Classic 2: knot 23.5mm, loft: 42mm, overall height: 82mm. The extremely short loft of the Classic 2 makes it feel even more dense, more so even than my Chubby 2. The Classic 1 is slightly more of an all-rounder and fits in the travel tube, although the handle isn't quite as comfortable to use in my opinion.
05-27-2014, 11:28 AM
(05-26-2014, 07:11 PM)Lutebro Wrote: I was turned on to the Commodore X3 by Doug (Wingdo) and am supremely impressed! Nice and soft with very good backbone and a very ergonomic handle. Throw in the fact that you can snag a brand new one for $75 and that's a formula that works for me!
Like Doug said when I bought his..... this thing is a do everything workhorse!
West Coast Shaving - Simpson Commodore X3
I was recommended this when I asked the same question elsewhere. I haven't been disappointed either.
06-01-2014, 12:24 AM
(05-27-2014, 11:35 AM)TYdeFan05 Wrote: I bought an Eagle G3 in best for $103 several years ago. One of the best "bang for the buck" purchases I've made. I wish this was a standard option. Even at a much higher price it would be one of my favorite brushes.
+1 on that.
The Eagle in best is a fantastic brush.
The Eagle in size 3 itself has a very comfortable handle.
And Best is a knot that perfectly seems to fit this style.
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