I am wanting to add a pure badger brush to my rotation so as to reduce the daily use of my Simpson Duke 3. I am considering the Simpson eagle, the Shavemac #25, and the saville row 1124. Any recommendations? Thanks for your input.
Adding a pure badger brush
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I don't have much experience with pure badger but I had a Simpson in pure and it was softer than I expected, damn fine brush. If it wasn't destroyed by a friends dog I'd still be using it. When I have the loot I'll be buying a Simpson Beaufort. Hope this helps.
I really like how the Duke and Eagle look. I am considering purchasing either a Duke or Eagle... Get the eagle and let me know!!
Both of my pures came from TGN for Ever-Ready restores and I was pleasantly surprised and keep one in rotation continually. Badger softness with a little scritch. Not sure if the brushes you mentioned would be much different?
I'd look into one of the Beaufort's. I would take this as an oppertunity of getting a different handle design and rule out a duke in pure. An Eagle is going to look pretty puny next to your D3. A Special will look even smaller. The Beaufort's come in quite a lot of sizes IIRC. I do love my Special but I like brushes in the 20mm knot range and it looks kinda small next to them.
Honestly I'd skip the Pure and get a Black Badger knot from TGN or have one done by Rudy Vey or e-mail Penworks for a completed Black Badger Brush. You'd get to select a wider Variety of Handles, the Black Badger has the Exfoliating Capability and Backbone of a Pure + it looks much nicer. I just put a TGN Black Badger @ 50mm/22mm in a stock Black TGN Handle, total cost $36.00 with shipping, Observe;
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Beautiful brush. What does "TGN" stand for and how do I contact Rudy Vey? Thanks
Beautiful brush. What does "TGN" stand for and how do I contact Rudy Vey? Thanks
All my Simpsons are in Best, but I have been tempted to buy an Eagle as I love the look of the handle. I've also been tempted to try the Simpson Special in Pure for $25 to compare to my Special in Best.
TGN = The Goldnen Nib. (link)
You can go HERE to contact Mr. Vey. You may be able to PM him since he is a member here. However, I think he prefers the email at his website.
You can go HERE to contact Mr. Vey. You may be able to PM him since he is a member here. However, I think he prefers the email at his website.
I bought a Black Badger from Larry awhile back, I was hesitant but Larry recommended it. To be honest I just wanted something that would look good in the handle, I wasn't really planing on using the brush. After you set the knot you really have to try it, I'm a face lather and I was very surprised, really every thing I wanted in a brush. Oh I have a nice selections of other brushes they just don't get the use of this lowly black badger. YMMV
The TGN black badgers look great! It worked perfect for an old ER 100T restore.
Simpsons Special in pure
The Golden Nib, They carry all Grades of Badger knots, Boar knots and some Brush Handles, they specialize in Fountain Pen parts; http://www.thegoldennib.com/ They have a second Site with completed pens & Shaving Brushes; http://www.penworks.us//
Just type in Rudy Vey in the address box when composing a PM, he will respond usually within 24 hours. Browse his Thread of Brushes he's made for other Wet shavers, I sent a Vie-Long Horse Brush & he removed the knot and set it in the handle, with the height of the loft I desired.
I listed the Page & Post Number Shape & color handle I liked, If you have an original shape & color Idea just put it in your PM. It may take a couple of PM's to work out what you want but he works Fast, it was a total of 7 Days from my mailing the Vie-Long to getting my Brush Back; http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/160924-Rudy-Vey-Custom-Shaving-Brushes-and-Restorations
Here's Mine, Original to "Green Lantern";
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I prefer the Black Badger to a Pure, same Backbone with less Prickliness, and Better Looking!
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I have PM'd Mr. Vey regarding a custom brush in black vs. pure badger with a 22mm knot, 42-44mm loft set in a Butterscotch pearl handle with a shape similar to a Simpson Duke. I love the density of the Duke 3 and the handle design, size, and weight. Just looking for a brush with a little more exfoliation to add to the rotation. To boot, I'll likely request some monogramming.... why "knot" right?!
Back Badger, Black Badger, Black Badger... just my opinion
, especially with Butterscotch
