Simpson Captain Best

Just received Simpson's Captain 2 in Best Badger.  The handle is pretty big and easy to get a good grip on but not uncomfortable at all; nicely finished. The Best knot is certainly more compliant than the Manchurians but has a substantial glue bump that prevents the hairs from being too relaxed. Slightly scrubby with no scritch, the knot lathers easily and abundantly. I've lathered a few different soaps and a cream, all with excellent results.
There were several loose hairs, but there was no shedding during the last two lathers. I've lathered it more than usual for a new brush to get rid of the residual funk when wet.
This Simpson Best really hits the spot for me.

FRESH OUT OF THE BOX:



BLOOMED, (not completely dry):




LATHERED:


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Very nice.  I have always liked Simpson Best Badger knots.  The handle looks pretty nice in faux Ivory.

Congrats and enjoy!

wow, that is nice! looking forward to my unit as well.

Congratulations, Chris!

Congrats !!


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Very nice. Congrats.


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Looks great - any chance you or one of our readers can compare the Captain's handle to the Simpson's Polo?  It appears shaped liked an Emperor, but height is close to Polo  ..

That's a lovely and elegant handle Chris.  Simpson has come out with a great new brush.

Looks nice.

Glue bump huh?

How much of a bump?

Is the density comparable to other Simpsons? How tightly packed is it?

I was using my Polo 8 today in Best and am also wondering how the Captain compares. I have a Polo 10 also but don't love the time it takes to rinse the knot thoroughly afterwards.

anyone has the captain2 side by side w/ the Duke 3 ?? thanks i advance

Very nice knot! ! 

Beautiful Captain, congratulations!
Still waiting for mine...

Great looking brush, congrats!

(07-02-2016, 04:42 AM)ben74 Wrote: Beautiful Captain, congratulations!
Still waiting for mine...

Ben, some of us have an interest in seeing the Captain next to a Polo 8 and 10, so the sizes can be compared.  When your Captain arrives, perhaps you can post such a photo.

Beautiful brush Chris!

Aiy aiy, Captain - great brush !